Hitachi Ltd. has launched a new railway maintenance service using the artificial intelligence technology of U.S. semiconductor giant Nvidia Corp., seeking to attract railway operators worldwide. HMAX, showcased in late September at the InnoTrans 2024 railway technology trade fair in Berlin, uses cameras and sensors mounted on trains to gather operational data, which AI analyzes to detect abnormalities and predict the best timing for replacing parts. It is the first commercial application of Hitachi’s AI solutions in railway maintenance, and the development comes after the company announced its…