The Europe’s Rail XCROSS Project partners have the pleasure of inviting you to their mid-term event on 5 February 2026 from 13:00 to 16:00 in hybrid format.
Location : UIC Paris - 16 rue Jean Rey - 75015 PARIS and online
Programme :
🔵 13:00-13:45 Opening & Project Overview
- Welcome to the public session
- Project Overview Goals (concept, challenges, achievements - M1–M18)
- Scientific/Technical Overview (Architecture, workflows, innovations)
🔵 13:45 -15:45 – topic presentation
Short technical updates + Demo contributions + Next steps by Work Package leaders
- Requirements
- Crossing Monitoring System
- Augmented reality tool
- 3D printed Tools
- Socio-Economic & Environmental Impact
- Demonstrator
- Operator (RET/ProRail) testimony
🔵 15:45 – 16:00 – Wrap-up and conclusion
🔵 16:00 : End of mid-term event
For more information, please contact Celestino Sánchez, Leader of the Dissemination Work Package of the XCROSS project.
The XCROSS Project :
Railway crossings are critical yet costly infrastructure elements. Many eventually deteriorate ; driving up maintenance costs, triggering operational delays and straining rail operators’ budgets.
XCROSS aims at transforming how we inspect, monitor and maintain railway crossings using cutting-edge digital tools and smarter maintenance strategies.
XCROSS will deliver :
• Fast, precise inspections using 3D laser scanning and computer vision.
• Smart digital twins to simulate wheel-rail interaction and optimise planning.
• Use of Augmented Reality (AR) and 3D printing to improve on-site maintenance.
• An early warning system to catch damage before it becomes critical.
By leveraging these technologies, XCROSS will help to optimise the lifecycle of railway crossings, reduce maintenance costs and improve efficiency across the board.