{"id":406831,"date":"2026-04-16T18:29:58","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T08:29:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railuk.com\/?p=192059"},"modified":"2026-04-16T18:29:58","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T08:29:58","slug":"drones-deployed-in-easter-rail-safety-operations-across-the-north-east","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=406831","title":{"rendered":"Drones deployed in Easter rail safety operations across the North East"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Network Rail has been carrying out a series of joint rail safety operations across Teesside, County Durham, and the North East over the Easter period, in partnership with British Transport Police (BTP) and Northern.<\/p>\n

The two-week programme \u2013 now in its sixth year \u2013 forms part of Network Rail\u2019s anti-trespass prevention activity and is aimed at reducing unsafe behaviour on and near the railway, minimising disruption and engaging with communities.<\/p>\n

Specialist teams from Network Rail have been out on the railway alongside BTP officers and Northern staff, from 7 to 17 April, with a particular focus on known trespass hotspots. This year\u2019s operations are making extensive use of drone technology, allowing teams to monitor hard-to-reach areas, spot risks early and respond swiftly before incidents occur.<\/p>\n

Network Rail mobile operations managers are deployed in road vehicles and onboard trains, working closely with BTP officers and Northern colleagues to spot incidents.<\/p>\n

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