Business Stories
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Joining Forces with 35 Companies to Modernize Railway Infrastructure
Industry Partnerships, Joint Innovation, and Next-Gen Maintenance
Sumitomo Corporation Group employees work across many industries around the world, taking on new challenges and driving progress every day. In this episode, we go behind the scenes of an initiative to elevate the next generation of railways, setting new standards through AI and digital technologies, addressing pressing challenges such as labor shortages and aging infrastructure.
How can track inspections and patrols be made more efficient and effective while maintaining railway safety? We explore how Sumitomo Corporation is leveraging its unique strengths as an integrated trading and investment company to drive digital transformation, bringing railway operators across Japan together in a nationwide consortium.
