Network Rail engineers complete three-year vegetation inspection in two months using new digital tool
Engineers in Edinburgh have used Digitised Lineside Inspection technology to survey railway vegetation in a fraction of the usual time. By reviewing footage from the safety of a depot, staff can identify maintenance needs without walking the tracks, reducing safety risks and saving £55,000. This shift helps keep trains running reliably by allowing teams to target work more effectively as autumn weather approaches.
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