KHEERAN Corporation delivers ballast investigation in Canada powered by AI technology. We combine multi-frequency Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) with advanced machine learning. As a result, railway owners receive precise, continuous substructure assessments coast to coast — without excavation or service disruption.

Ballast Investigation in Canada with AI: How It Works

KHEERAN’s hi-rail inspection vehicles survey your track at operational speeds. Furthermore, three GPR antennas operate simultaneously in each pass. Two 400 MHz ground-coupled antennas map the track shoulders. One 1 GHz air-coupled antenna scans the centreline. Consequently, every metre of your railway corridor is assessed in a single pass. Additionally, our AI platform processes the GPR data in real time. Machine learning models apply Short-Time Fourier Transform (STFT) analysis automatically. Therefore, ballast condition zones are classified instantly — clean, moderately fouled, heavily fouled, or moisture-saturated — without waiting for manual interpretation.

Why Canadian Railways Choose AI-Powered GPR

Traditional Canadian ballast assessment relies on trial pits. However, trial pits only reveal conditions at isolated locations. Moreover, they require excavation, track access, and significant labour. In contrast, KHEERAN’s AI-powered GPR covers every metre continuously. As a result, your maintenance team gets the full picture — not just scattered data points.

Aligned with Canadian Railway Standards

KHEERAN serves railway owners across all Canadian provinces and territories. Our methodology aligns with Transport Canada guidance and AREMA recommendations. Furthermore, ballast condition is classified using the internationally recognised Selig Fouling Index. Preliminary results are typically available within 24 hours. Contact KHEERAN today to discuss your Canada-wide ballast investigation project.

Standards Supporting Ballast Investigation in Canada with AI

KHEERAN’s ballast investigation Canada AI methodology aligns with Transport Canada rail safety guidance and AREMA recommendations. Furthermore, AI-powered classification provides a defensible, standards-based condition record for regulatory compliance and capital renewal justification. Additionally, all survey outputs are GIS-referenced and compatible with Canadian railway asset management systems. Consequently, railway owners integrate ballast investigation data directly into their maintenance planning workflows — without additional data conversion or processing. Moreover, with preliminary results available within 24 hours of survey completion, KHEERAN delivers the fastest turnaround in the industry.