Forward Facing Rail Track Camera

Increase operational reliability and safety by implementing a Petards Rail forward facing rail track camera onto your trains. This technology is designed to deliver high-definition, driver-eye view CCTV footage to improve how operational incidents are investigated.
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Decision making can be swift and stoppage time kept to a minimum with the footage taken by our ruggedised forward facing rail track camera. Collected data can be accessed regarding cases of near misses, suicides, fatalities, Signal Passed at Danger (SPADs) situations, trespassing, vegetation surveys and much more.

Train Safety & Surveillance Systems

Our forward facing rail track camera is just one of the advanced monitoring systems that we have designed and delivered to leading rail operators. With decades of experience, we are trusted to combine innovation, compliance, and reliability to support safer, smarter rail networks.

Key Features Of Our Forward Facing Rail Track Camera

Available so that it is AI-ready, our forward facing rail track camera allows for the immediate and secure playing of footage across various devices. This technology is also designed with:
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High quality camera footage

Our reliable and high Megapixel cameras offer resolutions up to 5MP at 30fps ensuring high quality images in line with the British Transport Police. Combined with advanced compression and storage techniques data can be stored for as long as needed.
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Supporting Infrastructure With Analytics

An award winning vegetation management solution that can identify encroaching vegetation into the path of a train and provide information on the plant types and locations for work planning.
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Assist in Delivering a Secure and Reliable Rail Operation

We can assure you a secure and reliable operation of our forward facing rail track camera by the fact this technology is designed with ethernet connectivity and IP protocols.

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Our forward facing rail track camera makes use of our eyeTrain technology. With a specific design aimed at ensuring the system can perform in the harsh conditions experienced in the rail environment, eyeTrain solutions maintain a high level of dependability and reliability.
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Remotely Access and Control Data

Petards EyeBOS software allows you to view live footage on train and review important diagnostic information utilising any web based browser on any device.

Video search, viewing and export is possible thanks to our interior surveillance camera working with Petards eyeTrain CryptoVision software. Maintain a strong audit trail by detecting tampering of data and monitor traceability of data.

Streaming captured CCTV video to on-board devices and off train means that real-time decisions can be made about incidents that risk impacting passenger safety or operational reliability.

A Trusted Technology Partner to Train Builders and Operating Companies for More Than 20 Years

You can rely on our highly skilled engineers to support you throughout your journey with Petards Rail. Our forward facing rail track camera also complies with various client-approved development processes and standards, including:

EN 50132-7

EN50716

EN50126

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Whether you’re planning a project, need technical advice, or want to enquire about our forward facing rail track camera, we’re here to help. Fill out the form to the right and a member of our team will get back to you within 48 hours.
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