Northern rail operator deploys AI for 98% accurate passenger counting on Class 769 trains.

Northern rail operator deploys AI on eight Class 769 trains to accurately count passengers with a 98% accurate Automatic Passenger Counting (APC) algorithm. The AI technology, part-funded by Rail North Partnership, was installed at Allerton TrainCare Centre in Merseyside, involving 15 engineers and 88 cameras. The AI will improve operational efficiency and inform future scheduling.