
Weather Agnostic Railway Trial

- Company: AtkinsRéalis
- Client: Network Rail - Geotechnical and Off Track Drainage - North West & Central (NW&C) Region
- Year: 2020
- Region: UK-wide
- Product: AtkinsRealis Washout Vulnerability Assessment
- Visualisation, 3D modelling and animations
- Geographical information systems (GIS) and mapping
- Artificial intelligence (AI) and software solutions
Introduction
This project builds on previous phases of work demonstrating the application of the AtkinsRéalis Washout Vulnerability Assessment (WVA) tool, which enables a rapid, desk-based, and cost-effective method to assess the risk of washout failures. The WVA tool is a new technical advancement that uses readily and freely available LIDAR data.
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Results
The methodology, and outputs, developed as part of this work support the development of the regional climate change adaptation pathways, as detailed in regional Weather Resilience & Climate Change Adaptation Plans. By successfully identifying sections of the rail network at highest risk from extreme weather and climate change, this will allow for decisions makers to plan for, prioritise and stagger investment decisions in adaptation solutions.
Innovative technology is essential in our mission to build a more resilient railway so we can target investments and interventions more effectively. While we can't completely 'weatherproof' our network, digital solutions like the Washout tool can support our goal of keeping passengers and freight moving safely.
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