Korea Rail Network Authority and Construction Research Institute Enhance Railway Service Quality with Digital Technology

Accelerating the Introduction of Digital Twin and BIM
through Technical Cooperation MOU in Railway and Construction Fields

The Korea Rail Network Authority is joining forces with the Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT) to drive technological innovation in the field of railway construction.

On the 19th, the Rail Network Authority announced that it had signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for technical cooperation with KICT.

Through this agreement, the two organizations will collaborate on research and development (R&D) and commercialization in the railway and construction sectors, personnel exchanges related to research and business advisory and review, and the joint use of research equipment and infrastructure such as facilities.

On the 19th, at the Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology in Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, Lee Seong-hae, President of the Korea Rail Network Authority (left), and Park Seon-gyu, President of the Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology, are posing for a commemorative photo after signing an agreement. Photo by Korea Rail Network Authority

The Rail Network Authority is currently introducing advanced technologies such as Digital Twin and Building Information Modeling (BIM) to railway construction sites to enhance safety and efficiency. Digital Twin is a technology that replicates real-world facilities in a virtual space to monitor their condition and predict maintenance timing. BIM is a system that integrates and manages the entire process from facility planning to construction and maintenance through 3D modeling.

By partnering with KICT, the only government-funded research institute in the construction technology sector in Korea, the Rail Network Authority expects to accelerate the adoption of Digital Twin and BIM technologies. This collaboration is also anticipated to contribute to improving railway service quality and preparing for an era of high-speed public transportation aimed at balanced regional development.

Park Seon-gyu, President of KICT, said, "Combining the experience and infrastructure of the two organizations will greatly enhance research capabilities in the construction and railway fields. We will continue to cooperate to improve public safety and quality of life."

Lee Seong-hae, Chairman of the Rail Network Authority, stated, "We have laid the foundation for active technological innovation by bringing together expert researchers. We will do our best to elevate the level of domestic infrastructure technology to the next stage."

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