Case Study: CN Rail achieves precise track centerline extraction and accurate PTC mapping with Safe Software (FME)

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CN is a North American transportation company offering integrated rail, trucking, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution across Canada and the USA. CN’s GIS group needed to extract precise track centerlines from large LiDAR datasets to create accurate maps and provide the detailed information required for safety-critical decisions.

Using FME, CN efficiently extracted highly accurate track centerlines to support precision mapping for the Positive Train Control (PTC) safety mandate. FME’s broad format support simplified data sharing across systems and teams, while automated workflows saved time and improved accuracy—delivering faster, more reliable data for safety decision-making.

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