Cordel Group PLC announced the commencement of Data-as-a-Service monitoring for Network Rail (High Speed) Limited ("Network Rail High Speed"), which maintains the railway infrastructure for High Speed One ("HS1"). HS1 is the high-speed rail line between St Pancras International in London and the Channel Tunnel, supporting domestic routes throughout Kent, and international routes to Paris, Lille, Brussels, and Amsterdam. As announced on 24 October 2023, following a successful proof of concept contract, Cordel was awarded a Data-as-a-Service roll out contract ("DaaS Contract") with Network Rail High Speed for HS1.

The first stage of the DaaS Contract was successfully completed utilising Cordel's established Wave 32 LiDAR and imaging hardware (previously certified by Network Rail). Cordel has refined the equipment mounting design for permanent installation and, further to installation approvals, has installed this equipment on trains undertaking routine maintenance. The Company announced that such equipment has now commenced everyday service, autonomously capturing HS1 route data forNetwork Rail High Speed and uploading it to the Cloud for processing by Cordel's Artificial Intelligence platform to create a digital twin for the route.

Regular automated surveys will measure the Overhead Line Height and Stagger and other critical dimensions.