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New patrolling methods - Television-assisted trolley patrolling (TM-ID-025)

Last updated on 23 April 2013 10:04

Patrolling is the periodic inspection of railway track to identify work necessary to maintain its integrity and ensure safety. It also includes a general inspection of bridges and other railway structures and lineside fences, and may include rectification of minor problems. Currently most patrolling is carried out by visual inspection...

Author(s): Edworthy R.M.

Organisation(s): British Rail Research ;

1991

United Kingdom

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