BERLIN -- Toshiba has developed a service that uses artificial intelligence to draw up train schedules that minimize delays -- a boon for operators dealing with the busy, complex networks in such countries as the U.K.
The technology analyzes such factors as track conditions, train specifications and time spent stopped at stations to come up with improved timetables. Toshiba says its tests found that the AI can reduce the risk of delays by more than 10%. The technology can also be applied to other forms of transportation, such as ships and buses.
