Building Smarter Railways with Bentley's iTwin
Aging rail networks are being pushed to handle higher demand and stricter safety expectations. Instead of rebuilding everything from the ground up, Bentley’s digital-twin vision uses the iTwin Platform to create a continuously updated virtual model of existing rail assets.
With a digital twin, operators can:
Consolidate sensor data, inspection records, and maintenance history into a single view
Monitor asset health in real time, from tracks to signaling systems
Detect issues early and plan maintenance before failures disrupt service
Simulate upgrades and test changes virtually before committing to physical work
In regions like the Middle East, this becomes even more valuable. Rail systems there face extreme heat, sand intrusion, and environmental stress, which speed up deterioration. By weaving climate data and AI-driven predictions into the digital twin, maintenance shifts from reactive fixes to smarter, condition-based planning, helping reduce downtime and extend asset life.
Ultimately, the vision is modernization without waste — new technology working with old infrastructure. Digital twins offer a clearer understanding of the network as it is today, while guiding upgrades and sustainability for the future.