Network Rail develops innovative tunnel drill in collaboration with Amey

Network Rail has worked in collaboration with Amey’s rail team to create a new overhead line tunnel drill, the first of its kind, that not only improves operational delivery but the safety of the operatives working at height.

Amey’s rail team has recently completed the trials on its new Overhead Line Electrification Drill machine

20 October 2021
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Network Rail first noticed potential areas for improvement working with Amey on CP6 tunnel refurbishments that require two operatives working at height in full personal protective equipment, manually

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