97304 at Kempseye with (3Q98) 1619 Shrewsbury Coleham Ss - Margam T.C. 16062022
Seen approaching the footbridge at Kempseye, Shrewsbury is Network Rail class 97304 "John Tiley" heading the newly commissioned weed killing train on route from Coton Hill Yard to Margam T.C via The Heart of Wales line
Three new Smart Weed System trains have just commence service on the British railway network and they will have the capability to eliminate potentially dangerous weed infestations with advanced precision. Responsible for supplying the end-to-end rail operations, GB Railfreight will provide rail expertise for this project.
By detecting the weeds using cameras mounted on the trains, only the most appropriate herbicide will be use, thus improving the environmental footprint. The data generated will be uploaded to a cloud database using GPS software, which will enable weed control to be monitored and reported 24/7 from a central point.
This innovative GPS tracking system will also automatically shut off spray nozzles when the train approaches a ‘Non-Treatment Zone’, such as a watercourse or bridge, a move which further enhances the environmental impact by adding a second layer of protection for the operators.
97304 at Kempseye with (3Q98) 1619 Shrewsbury Coleham Ss - Margam T.C. 16062022
Seen approaching the footbridge at Kempseye, Shrewsbury is Network Rail class 97304 "John Tiley" heading the newly commissioned weed killing train on route from Coton Hill Yard to Margam T.C via The Heart of Wales line
Three new Smart Weed System trains have just commence service on the British railway network and they will have the capability to eliminate potentially dangerous weed infestations with advanced precision. Responsible for supplying the end-to-end rail operations, GB Railfreight will provide rail expertise for this project.
By detecting the weeds using cameras mounted on the trains, only the most appropriate herbicide will be use, thus improving the environmental footprint. The data generated will be uploaded to a cloud database using GPS software, which will enable weed control to be monitored and reported 24/7 from a central point.
This innovative GPS tracking system will also automatically shut off spray nozzles when the train approaches a ‘Non-Treatment Zone’, such as a watercourse or bridge, a move which further enhances the environmental impact by adding a second layer of protection for the operators.