Rail-as-a-sensor for smart rail maintenance

Example observations Superelevation in curvature
Alignment of rails
Gauge between 2 internal faces of the rails
Cracks in rails
Difference of high between 2 rails (twist)
Aspect and quantity of ballast
Wear in fasteners
Aspect of sleepers
Misalignment in switches
Example actions Compact the ballast (tamping)
Ballast unloading
Ballast cleaning
Rail grinding
Sleeper and fasteners replacement
Example reward The objective is to minimize defects and maintenance costs