INSPECTING DEPTFORD CREEK’S LIFTING BRIDGE FOR NETWORK RAIL
Sector Land & Rail
Region Europe
Under its framework agreement with Network Rail, Cyberhawk conducted a full visual inspection of Deptford Creek lifting bridge in August 2015. The findings of this study resulted in fears over the fate of the iconic landmark being quelled, after rail authorities announced it would no longer be demolished. With no reports or records to indicate previous maintenance inspections, an understanding of what lay at the top of the structure was critical and, due to the unknown, Network Rail’s priority was for the inspection to be executed safely and efficiently.
Progressive drone technology meant that Cyberhawk’s team of inspection engineers were able to carry out this project in a single day, without the need to stop operations. The inspection was completed in a more cost-effective way than traditional methods, with higher resolution imagery being captured and, most importantly, less time spent on the ground which meant the safety of personnel was improved.
With Deptford Creek being more than 50 years old, and the railway still being operational, it would not have been safe for a rope access team to carry out the workscope.
Under its framework agreement with Network Rail, Cyberhawk conducted a full visual inspection of Deptford Creek lifting bridge in August 2015. The findings of this study resulted in fears over the fate of the iconic landmark being quelled, after rail authorities announced it would no longer be demolished. With no reports or records to indicate previous maintenance inspections, an understanding of what lay at the top of the structure was critical and, due to the unknown, Network Rail’s priority was for the inspection to be executed safely and efficiently.