Tended customer SPL Powerlines is deploying geotagging to enhance the safe delivery of major engineering works in Scotland later this month, following successful pilots across the region. These works form part of a £140m Scottish government investment to electrify and enhance the East Kilbride to Glasgow railway line, which includes the construction of new stations at East Kilbride and Hairmyres.
The project aims to decarbonise rail services and improve reliability for rail passengers. The works will include new overhead catenary systems and the installation of a new passing loop around Hairmyres.
As the principal contractor for this 16-week blockade, SPL Powerlines will be working alongside other rail contractors embedded in the delivery of Scotland’s Railway. The geotagging solution will be implemented across all contractors to ensure streamlined processes and a standardised approach to site management.
Watch the video to see a past project in Scotland we collaborated on with our customer, SPL Powerlines:
How geotagging will be implemented:
For this project, geotagging devices will be attached to on-track plant, machinery and equipment to provide the project’s Engineering Supervisor (ES) with a real-time view of onsite locations.
Additional safety measures include:
- Device alerts to site operatives – significant in controlling people and plant interfaces
- Reduction in the risk of plant or machinery exiting safe worksite limits
- Protection against equipment being positioned in the wrong location
- Assisting in line clear verification checks
- Reducing the potential for point run throughs
- Monitoring and controlling site speed limits
The deployment of geotagging technology supports the safe and efficient delivery of these major works. This proactive approach to managing and controlling risk helps to protect the health and wellbeing of all site workers within the geotagging area.
SPL Powerlines driving use of innovation to support safer ways of working
SPL Powerlines is among leading principal contractors that are spearheading the deployment of geospatial technology in Scotland, helping to transform the management of essential rail infrastructure projects. This demonstrates their commitment to worker safety and the use of innovative technologies to ensure safe and efficient project delivery.
