Our Solutions
Cutting-Edge R&D for Rail Technology
Our research and development focuses on creating innovative solutions for the unique challenges of the rail transport sector.
LLM Applications
AI-powered language models for predictive maintenance and operational efficiency in rail systems
Machine Vision
Computer vision solutions for rail safety, security monitoring, and operational efficiency
Condition Monitoring
Real-time condition monitoring and optimization through virtual replicas and LLM-powered data analysis
Safety Assessment
Independent safety verification and validation for critical rail signaling and control systems
Our Mission
Pioneering Rail Safety & Innovation
We’re dedicated to developing cutting-edge technologies that protect critical rail infrastructure and enhance operational efficiency.
- 20+ years of rail technology expertise
- Partnerships with leading rail operators
- ISO 9001 certified quality management
- Dedicated team of rail technology specialists
Our Team
Meet Our Rail Technology Experts
Our team brings decades of combined experience in rail technology, engineering, and safety assessment.
Howard Parkinson
CEO
Dr. Howard Parkinson is a Chartered Engineer contributing to global standards in railway safety, software and systems engineering. With over 20 years of international experience, he has held senior roles in signalling, rolling stock, infrastructure, and railway systems, including Systems Assurance Manager and Head of Systems Engineering and Safety. His expertise spans metro, tram, and heavy rail, with a focus on safety, compliance, and reliability.
Daniel Basher
Chief Technology Officer
Dan is the Chief Technology Officer at Digital Transit, overseeing the technical direction of the company’s projects, including Innovate UK-funded initiatives and collaborations with the University of Huddersfield and industry partners.
Regan Bolton
Software Engineer
Regan Bolton is a software engineer at DTL, where he has worked for a year after earning a first-class honours degree in Computer Science from the University of Durham, along with a published paper in AI. He is also pursuing a part-time PhD focused on Large Language Models, specifically Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG). At DTL, Regan contributes to AI research, drafts research papers, develops SaaS products, provides AI technical expertise, and works on cloud architecture. He is actively involved in projects such as CyRail and RAPORS while also presenting at AI conferences.
Kathryn Hurst
Software Engineer
Kathryn Hurst is a software engineer at DTL, with expertise in PCB design and assembly. Kathryn has been working at DTL since January 2024 after achieving a 2:1 in Computer Science from Lancaster University and passing all six modules of the IPC J-STD-001. Whilst working at DTL, she has been responsible for developing the OLES pantograph monitoring system and the OSAD tram overspeed detection device, along with assisting on various other projects.
Joshua Murray
Software Engineer
Joshua Murray is a software engineer at DTL. Josh has been working for DTL for 5 months after graduating from MMU with a 2:1 in Computer Games Development. Whilst working with DTL, his main responsibility have been the development of the REDGE digital twin energy grid project along with assisting on other projects such as CyRail & RAPORS.
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