Congratulations to UGL Engineering Manager, David Hampshire, and UGL Systems Engineering Manager, Newton Cheung who presented at CORE 2025 in Auckland, New Zealand. The event, a top railway engineering conference, saw industry leaders from around the world converge to address critical issues in railway policy, operations, and engineering.
David and Newton presented the paper Corridor Intrusion Detection Systems (CIDS) which takes perimeter safety to another level by providing a system that will slow or stop trains automatically should people or objects intrude into the rail operation zone.
“This is a major step forward in safety systems for rail,” said David. "The technology has many applications that can be leveraged into other industries that have a need for high availability detection systems. We had many enquiries from people within the transport sector highlighting the importance for UGL to make this solution visible.”
“Showcasing UGL's advancements in Perimeter Intrusion Detection System sparked great discussions about their potential to enhance safety and operational efficiency,” said Newton. “It’s always a privilege to share innovations that position UGL as a leader in safety technology.”
The presentation received positive feedback with the audience engaging with the real-world examples of the solution in build and test.