"Two cameras have been fitted to the train: a thermal imaging camera at the front to monitor the tracks for electrical issues; and a camera underneath to monitor the shoe gear and the third rail, that provide power for the train. The images captured will provide engineers with real time alerts of potential issues such as overheating or faulty connections with the aim that they could be repaired before they cause delays to passengers."
"An earlier more limited trial on the SWR network saw a fault in the Ashtead area of Surrey rectified within 48 hours with no impact on customer journeys. A previous similar incident had caused 2,500 minutes' worth of delays. As Class 450 trains serve routes between Central London and Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire and Dorset, the trial is the first time such round-the-clock monitoring has been deployed on the vast majority of the SWR network."
A South Western Railway Class 450 train has been fitted with two cameras: a front thermal imaging camera to monitor tracks for electrical issues and an under-train camera to inspect shoe gear and the third rail. Images will provide engineers with real-time alerts for overheating or faulty connections so faults can be repaired before causing delays. A prior limited trial fixed a fault near Ashtead within 48 hours with no customer impact, avoiding delays that previously totalled 2,500 minutes. The year-long trial could lead to wider installation across the SWR fleet if successful.
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