May 28, 2026 (News On Japan) –
JR West introduced on May twenty seventh that it has begun an indication check of generative synthetic intelligence developed in partnership with climate firm Weathernews, primarily based in Chiba City, to help controllers in deciding whether or not to droop prepare operations when sudden localized downpours exceeding operational restriction thresholds are forecast.
The AI system sends notifications to command heart employees when so-called “guerrilla downpours” are predicted to surpass ranges that would have an effect on railway operations, serving to operators make faster and extra correct choices relating to service suspensions.
JR West goals to start full-scale operation of the system from fiscal 2027.
Source: Kyodo