ScotRail is making a significant move toward achieving its net-zero goals by partnering with Optimise-AI. This collaboration has led to the creation of digital twins for 15 stations and depots, utilising Optimise-AI's patented technology to deliver actionable insights for reducing carbon emissions across ScotRail's varied building portfolio.

Poul Wend Hansen, ScotRail’s Head of Sustainability, worked closely with Optimise-AI to deliver the project, stating:

"The capabilities Optimise-AI provides ScotRail to measure and target reductions in our energy consumption offers us the opportunity to target action and investment in our building portfolio in line with the Scottish Governments 2045 net zero target."

With Optimise-AI's real-time tracking and optimisation features, ScotRail can monitor energy consumption at every level—from entire buildings to individual rooms and systems. Through an intuitive dashboard, ScotRail benefits from immediate recommendations and adjustments, focusing decarbonisation efforts and investment where they’re needed most.

Potential savings are substantial, with reductions of up to 40% projected in the short to medium term. Poul further noted:

“We can now test our decarbonisation strategies within the digital twin and demonstrate ROI. The tool gives us the ability to continuously track and optimise our savings from our actions to achieve net zero. The insight the tool offers is a significant opportunity not only for ScotRail but for the rail industry, showcasing the financial and environmental advantages of AI-driven solutions for efficient targeted investment to achieve cost and net zero goals.”

As Optimise-AI’s system gathers more data and refines its models, it is anticipated that ScotRail will achieve even greater insights, resulting in further reductions in both carbon emissions and costs.

For more information on this partnership and Optimise-AI’s cutting-edge solutions, visit www.optimise-ai.com