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From Kent to California: Record rainfall hits rail infrastructure 🌧️   Recent months have brought prolonged heavy #rainfall in the UK and that means unstable slopes, disruption and danger on the railways. Network Rail have installed the InfraGuard intelligent #monitoring solution on more than 50 km of the UK's most vulnerable #slopes, and the alerts have been flowing in as fast as the rainfall - providing crucial early #warning and site photos before engineers can reach the sites. And we've also been playing our part even where no monitoring was pre-installed. Survey teams from SEP Rail Services  have been busy installing our wireless monitoring systems following slips and embankment failures across the UK network to help keep the trains running.   But the UK is not the only place that’s been getting soaked. Storms lashed the west coast of the U.S. in late January causing a succession of #landslides that blocked a railroad in Southern California. Demonstrating the flexibility of wireless monitoring technology and the adaptability of the Senceive team, our experts were quickly on site installing tilt meters and cameras to keep track of ongoing movement during the #recovery operation. Photo credits: SEP Rail services; Abc7.com

Unpredictable weather – from heavy downpours to sudden thaws – can overwhelm stormwater infrastructure and threaten transportation systems. Whether you are inspecting catch basins, drains, or culverts, our pipeline inspection solutions deliver fast, clear results. Let’s talk: https://hubs.la/Q02Pf76s0 #sewerinspection #pipelineinspection #publicworks #DOT #departmentoftransportation #cityinfrastructure #envirosight

One-third of wet-weather crashes in the United States are caused by hydroplaning on high-speed roadways. To address this issue, transportation agencies are looking for ways to assess the risk of hydroplaning and implement necessary safety improvements on their roadway networks. Learn more about how we partnered with NCDOT and reserach institutions to help create a comprehensive hydroplaning policy and risk assessment tool: https://lnkd.in/e24He37m #Transportation #Safety #EngineeringaBetterFuture

Rail & Climate Change: CP7. With our infrastructure battered by 14 unprecedented named storms last year and forecasts of the same or worse, Network Rail has released it's next 5 year plan to invest to better protect our railways. £2.8bn has been committed to activities and technology to help our infrastructure cope with extreme weather, thus delivering a more reliable and better performing railway for both Passengers and Freight. Examples include: - More than 600,000 meters of drains will be built, rebuilt, redesigned or see increased maintenance to enable our railway to cope with much heavier rainfall and reduce flooding. - Targeting over 20,000 cuttings or embankments for attention, with over 300 miles being strengthened through renewal and refurbishment and over 900 miles seeing planned maintenance. - Recruiting almost 400 drainage engineers who will increase the care and maintenance of assets to be able to better handle increased and intense rainfall. - Installing significantly more ‘smart’ movement sensors to cuttings and embankments giving early warning of any changes enabling engineers to react, hopefully before a full landslip. - Installing CCTV at high-risk flooding sites to enable better and faster response. Amongst much more... The investment has already begun, will you be a part of it's journey? #EnvironmentalManagement #CP7 #Infrastructure #ClimateChange

Dust and debris encroachment on railway lines 🛤 can cause ⚠DIRE CONSEQUENCES⚠ for drainage and stability... This leaves rail stakeholders and managers with sizeable bills💸. Click through to learn more🖱 👇 👇 #rail #railmaintenance #railinfrastructure #railway

Discover the Essential Role of Structural Fire Protection in Tunnels! Structural fire protection systems are tailored to meet project-specific requirements using internationally recognized time-temperature curves. Here's why they matter: ✅ Stability: Prevents damage that could endanger the tunnel's stability during a fire. ✅ Usability: Minimizes the risk of permanent deformation that could restrict the tunnel's functionality. ✅ Leak Tightness: Ensures continuous structural integrity, preventing the spread of smoke and toxic gases in case of a fire. At ECO Tunneling, we prioritize the safety and resilience of tunnels with advanced fire protection solutions. Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/gHdMyTKJ #StructuralFireProtection #TunnelSafety #ECOTunneling #Tunneling #TunnelProjects

🚂 Ballast Fouling: A Perennial Challenge in Rail Infrastructure Ballast fouling, the infiltration of soil and debris into railway ballast, poses a significant problem worldwide. Whether caused by mud pumping, debris from trains, ballast attrition, run-off, or wind-blown dust, the consequences are dire: decreased track stability, improper drainage, and heightened maintenance costs. 🛰️ Leveraging Satellite SAR Data At GEOFEM, we’re revolutionising rail infrastructure management by harnessing the power of satellite Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data. SAR technology provides a unique perspective, allowing us to peer beneath the surface and uncover crucial details invisible to the naked eye. By detecting soil moisture – a key indicator of potential ballast fouling – we gain a competitive edge. 🌱 Proactive Soil Moisture Monitoring Our robust system combines SAR data with sophisticated algorithms to detect subtle changes in soil moisture levels along railway lines. This proactive approach empowers stakeholders to anticipate and address ballast fouling before it escalates into a full-blown crisis. 🔑 Key Benefits: Early Detection: Identify potential ballast fouling hotspots long before they compromise track integrity. Precision Maintenance: Target resources where they’re needed most, optimising maintenance schedules and minimising downtime. Cost-Efficiency: By mitigating the impact of ballast fouling, you’re not just saving money on repairs – you’re safeguarding your bottom line. 📞 Reach out to Geofem today to learn more about how your rail infrastructure can be better safeguarded against ballast fouling.

Extreme temperatures and heavy precipitation can cause significant damage to roadways and jeopardize the structural integrity of rail systems. http://f-st.co/wHMTJxe

For those working jn rapid transit this is an interesting report into Emergency Egress and Rescue Challenges in Rail Tunnels. Specifically some of the NFPA 130 requirements for exiting in tunnels. https://lnkd.in/g2GjJiXD

The total direct and indirect costs of accidental strikes are estimated to be £2.4 billion a year” - National Underground Asset Register (NUAR) As part of the Fatal Risks team, Balfour Beatty plc, National Grid and Murphy Geospatial came together to provide best practice solutions in reducing cable strikes in construction. Watch this clip to see how Geospatial Certainty can assist in informed decision making, mitigating risks and reducing unnecessary costs. Find out more about our underground utility surveys through the link in the comments #UndergroundUtilitySurveys #Construction #UndergroundUtility #UtilitySurveys #Geospatial #InformedDecisionMaking