<h4><strong>Class 153 Visual Inspection Units</strong></h4>
<p>We have been working with Network Rail to convert ex-passenger Class 153 trains into a transformational switches and crossings train-borne monitoring service. This is supporting a new path for safe inspection of assets, meaning engineers can dial up inspections and decision making from a desktop and reduce time spent on track.</p>
<p>The Visual Inspection Units means that on foot inspections of switches and crossings can be reduced by up to 50%, with an expected 3,900 hours fewer boots on ballast in a year for one delivery unit alone.</p>
<p>This project won the Safety Achievement of the Year category at the National Rail Awards in 2023.</p>