Frankham were commissioned to undertake condition surveys and reporting of 28 station canopies as part of their periodic responsibility to safeguard the operation of the railway and public.
- Network Rail
Frankham were tasked with completing the tactile inspection of station canopies across Sussex and Wessex to ascertain their condition and provide recommendations on remedial repairs.
The programme for completing the works was tight, and therefore required effective planning to ensure successful execution of the project.
Initally, we carried out reconnaissance visits of all the stations to assist in the planning, informing access requirements and restrictions. This enabled us to mitigate potential issues arising on site, and have several measures in place to ensure the works were completed.
As part of the planning stage, we undertook reconnaissance visits to every station, capturing site information using LiDAR scanning.
Use of LiDAR scanning surpassed the limitations of a 2D photograph, providing valuable data on the structure and wider rail environment, including the ability to measure vertical and horizontal clearances, highlighting obstructions and potential risks.
As a result of the proficient planning undertaken, we were able to complete all inspections first time around, without incurring any issues, and ultimately delivering to programme.
