Network Rail Helicopters

[albertd]

I know little or nothing about the running of the railway, but I do have curiosity about it.

I am very close to the Brighton Line and at fairly regular intervals see Network Rail flying a helicopter along the line, a few hundred feet up, presumably inspecting the line in some way.

I am curious to know, in general terms, what they are likely to be looking for and what special kit they might carry to assist in the task.

 

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http://www.railengineer.uk/2011/07/08/birds-eye-view-from-network-rails-helicopter/

 

[albertd]

Many thanks for that. Just what I was looking for and couched in the sort of gentle language that meant that I could understand most of what they were talking about.

 

[AnonymousUser1]

so much like the CEGB / National grid have used helos for inspecting the 132 kv grid and supergrid ...

 

[albertd]

so much like the CEGB / National grid have used helos for inspecting the 132 kv grid and supergrid ...

Yes, I see them too because there is a pylon route between us and the railway.