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One Big Circle
One Big Circle
One Big Circle Strengthens Rail Monitoring With Vista Geometry Systems
One Big Circle adds Vista Geometry Systems into their technology suite.
One Big Circle, a leading provider of intelligent video and data solutions for rail has introduced AIVR UGMS, an advanced Unattended Geometry Measurement System into its product suite, bringing further authority to the growing company’s automated track and infrastructure monitoring capability.
Securing targeted licensing rights with market-leading US-based firm Vista Instrumentation, the agreement enhances One Big Circle’s mission to deliver high-quality, authoritative technologies that support the safety, efficiency, and digital transformation of rail networks. The company already deploys Vista units on measurement trains in the UK and is expanding this to include in-service provision, as well as providing this expertise in other strategic territories in Europe and Asia.
The system’s precisely engineered lasers measure the rail profile, providing accurate data that can be scoured for anomalies that suggest misalignments, including gauge widening, twist and cant irregularities. This will be integrated with the AIVR vision capabilities to provide a more holistic view of the infrastructure. The combined capability will be delivered from Bristol and OBC’s newly established offices in Derby. ‘After a number of years of working closely with the experts at Vista Instrumentation we’re excited to be bringing this world-renowned geometry capability more firmly into our ecosystem of rail technology solutions,’ said Emily Kent, Co-Founder. ‘This enables us to provide an even more complete view of the railway environment — from visual intelligence to precise measurement data — all working together to support a smarter, safer railway.’
The agreement aligns with the growing demand for integrated data solutions in the rail sector, where innovation and digitisation are transforming how infrastructure is monitored and maintained.
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Vista installation on VIU
‘One Big Circle has consistently demonstrated its commitment to innovation and service,’ said Edwin Reeves, Managing Director at Vista Instrumentation. ‘In addition they have a very strong engineering staff and we’re confident they are the right people to bring Vista Geometry to a broader audience with the technical expertise and industry understanding required.’ Whilst headquartered in Bristol, One Big Circle – recipients of the Kings Award for Enterprise and named in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work list – has chosen Derby to be the centre of delivery for the system, having established an office and lab environment at the Railway Technology Centre in the city.
Kent continues: ‘Derby is a natural next location for us, being at the heart of railway technology and the chosen headquarters for the future Great British Railways. We are building a brilliant Derby-centred team who work seamlessly with their colleagues in Bristol and ensure we consistently deliver a high standard of innovation and service across all our products.’
About One Big Circle
One Big Circle delivers cutting-edge video and data technologies to rail and transport organisations across the UK. Its flagship solution, AIVR, is trusted by Network Rail and supply chain partners to provide real-time insights that improve safety, operations, and maintenance decision-making.
About Vista Instrumentation
This respected South Carolina firm provides advanced rail geometry monitoring systems that enable accurate, high-speed track measurements for predictive maintenance and infrastructure management.
One Big Circle Ltd
7-9, Temple studios, Temple Gate, Redcliffe
Bristol BS1 6QA
England
t: +44 (0)7715 842508
e: anna.coates@onebigcircle.co.uk
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