Ancillary Examination System (AES)
We collaborated with Network Rail's Intelligent Infrastructure (II) department to create a digital Ancillary examination platform. This platform allows examiners to record the location and condition of every signal post, gantry, and electrical box in the country. Engineers can upload data instantly to a reviewing platform for review and approval.
Strengthening Signal Post Inspection with Ancillary Examinations
A signal post collapsed because the base was very rusty. Even though the posts are checked yearly, most of the rust was under the ballast. After investigating, RAIB made four recommendations to Network Rail about managing and checking the posts to prevent more collapses.
Network Rail Introduces AES: An Examination System for Signal Posts, Gantries, & Location Boxes:
- The only ancillary examination system currently specifically designed by NR to close out the RAIB.
- It can be used on-site on Android or iOS.
- The data is saved in real-time, allowing the reviewer STE2/STE1 to have instant access to the reports anywhere in the world.