Fugro : Two awards at UK Rail Industry

Fugro, one of the world’s leading independent provider of geo-intelligence has been awarded for its innovative Rila Track System, in two categories, the Cost Base Reduction and the Design Innovation in UK Rail Industry Awards (UKRIA).

The Rila Track System which impressed the pan-industry judging panel and offers a fully remote survey system for acquiring rapidly data related to track geometry, condition and safety. The Rila Track System, is unique and the only track measurement system able to measure at line speed up to 125 miles/hour. This system provides operational flexibility that improved safety levels and highly accurate data with a very attractive cost level. All of these assets make the Rila Track System different from the traditional and existing track survey methods.

“We wanted to create a solution to undertake track survey safer, faster and significantly cheaper than conventional ground survey methods. Full RILA capture response to that solution, virtually eliminating track possession and avoiding thousands of hours of track side exposure. These awards are an achievement for all the team, and I must thank the team at Network Rail for its support and enthusiasm in adopting this new survey approach” concluded Nick van den Hurk, Director of Fugro.