Loram Partners With One Big Circle to Expand Intelligent Rail Monitoring Worldwide
Loram is proud to announce a strategic partnership with UK‑based rail technology company One Big Circle, marking an important step forward in advancing digital inspection and monitoring capabilities across global rail networks.
As part of this collaboration, Loram has made a minority investment in One Big Circle, reflecting our confidence in their award‑winning Automated Intelligent Video Review (AIVR) technology and its potential to deliver meaningful value to rail operators worldwide. Together, we will combine AIVR’s proven digital inspection capabilities with Loram’s extensive international reach and deep expertise in rail maintenance, monitoring, and technology deployment.
Advancing Intelligent Rail Monitoring
Developed in the UK and widely adopted across the Network Rail–managed network, AIVR has transformed the way railway infrastructure is monitored. The technology uses automated data capture, intelligent analysis, and streamlined reporting to give engineers rapid access to track video and condition data. helping teams detect issues faster, improve safety, and maintain reliable rail operations.
Through this partnership, Loram will help expand the reach of AIVR beyond the UK, introducing this proven technology to new international markets and rail networks.
“Our customers around the world are increasingly focused on data‑driven maintenance and safety,” said Brad Willems, CEO of Loram. “We are thrilled to partner with One Big Circle. AIVR has already shown tremendous value within the UK, and we look forward to bringing this proven innovation to customers globally. Together, we aim to deliver world‑class technology that enhances the safety, efficiency, and performance of rail operations.”
Strengthening Global Capabilities
One Big Circle’s AIVR technology complements Loram’s global portfolio of advanced maintenance and monitoring solutions, including specialized rail maintenance equipment and inspection platforms. By working together, Loram and One Big Circle will support rail operators with more integrated, intelligent, and scalable approaches to infrastructure monitoring.
Importantly, One Big Circle’s full team will remain in place in Bristol and Derby, UK, continuing to deliver the same high‑quality services and innovation to existing UK customers.
“This is an exciting milestone for One Big Circle,” said Emily Kent, Co‑Founder of One Big Circle. “Our collaborative approach across the UK rail industry has demonstrated how AIVR can transform the way railways are monitored and maintained. Partnering with Loram allows us to take this British‑developed technology to international markets while continuing to deliver the high‑quality service the UK rail industry relies on.”
Driving the Future of Digital Rail Maintenance
For Loram, this partnership reinforces our commitment to digital transformation, innovation, and safety across the global rail industry. By investing in and partnering with forward‑thinking technology providers like One Big Circle, we continue to expand the tools and insights available to our customers, helping keep rail networks safe, reliable, and resilient around the world.
