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SIGNAL SIGHTING USING TRUESIGHT™ & THE UNREAL ENGINE
In the UK rail industry, safely positioning railway signals is critical for the efficient and secure operation of the network. The process relies on a range of specialised equipment and tools to ensure signals are visible, properly aligned, and safely positioned to give train drivers enough time to respond appropriately.

There are a number of methods that the UK rail industry can use in order to safely position signals on the track and these include:

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  • Total Stations & Theodolites

  • Laser Measuring Devices

  • GPS Systems

  • Signal Sighting Distance Boards

  • Drones

  • And our Platform - Truesight™ using the Unreal Engine


Using our Truesight™ platform we are able to create high fidelity visuals of the track and surrounding infrastructure which provides a true and accurate picture to enable signals to be positioned safely & correctly.

Our platform has also played a vital role in various rail projects ensuring signals are safely and correctly positioned along the tracks, whilst also contributing to the safe and reliable operation of trains.
 

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TRUESIGHT™ ACCURATE VISUALS TO DEMONSTRATE THE IMPACTS OF SIGNAL SIGHTING

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Signal Sighting Compliance in New Structures

When designing new buildings or altering existing structures near railway lines, the impact on signal sighting must be a priority. TrueSight™ offers tools to minimise disruptions and improve the compliance process during design reviews.

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Our Key Philosophy of TrueSight™

  1. High Visual Standards: TrueSight™ emphasises the creation of high-quality visual content, benefiting stakeholders, clients, and end-users. The focus is on ensuring efficient and visually compelling output.

  2. Use-Case Driven Content: The content produced must align with specific use-case requirements to ensure it meets practical and technical needs in a railway setting.

  3. Usable and Useful Functionality: The platform’s features should add clear value, be easy to use, and simplify otherwise complex processes through an uncluttered interface, improving the user experience.

 

By allowing live modifications during review sessions, TrueSight™ reduces review times and rework cycles, significantly enhancing the efficiency of design and review processes compared to traditional methods.

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EXTENDED CAPABILITIES OF TRUESIGHT™

The extended capabilities of TrueSight™ are geared towards precise and immersive simulations for railway signal sighting and related uses. Here's a breakdown of the platform’s advanced functionalities:

 

Key Features of TrueSight™:

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  1. 100% Accurate Modelling: By importing survey and design data, TrueSight™ ensures models are built with exact precision, offering unparalleled accuracy.

  2. Human Eye Perspective Simulation: The enhanced perspective field of view (zoom) in the gaming engine mimics real-life human vision, providing users with an immersive and lifelike experience.

  3. Advanced Rendering Algorithms: The platform’s rendering algorithms produce highly realistic and efficient simulations. This level of visual quality ensures that models are driver-route learning-ready.

  4. High-Fidelity Models: The quality of simulations makes them suitable for multiple uses, including stakeholder engagement, public relations, and driver-route learning. This also extends to scenarios like trackworker safety and site awareness briefings.

  5. Seamless Integration: TrueSight™ allows out-of-the-box integration with Mission Room and online access via web browsers through PureWeb, enhancing accessibility for diverse use cases.

  6. Precise Asset Placement: Assets can be placed at precise project meterage or chainage, fully aligned with the track design and signalling scheme plan. For signals, TrueSight™ allows placement with exact height and offset in accordance with signal sighting standards (e.g., red aspect positioning).

  7. Comprehensive Asset Interrogation: Users can interrogate other assets, such as track and Overhead Line Equipment (OLE), ensuring comprehensive insights during the design review.

  8. All Signal Types Supported: TrueSight™ can model all signal types and configurations, including long-range, medium-range signals, and hot strip positions, based on the scheme plans.

  9. Versatile Virtual Simulations: The range of virtual simulations possible within the platform is vast, extending to nearly limitless applications within railway infrastructure design and management.

 

This makes TrueSight™ a powerful tool for signal sighting ensuring compliance, enhancing safety, and optimising project efficiency in the rail industry.

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Contact us

If you would like to chat about Truesight and how it could enhance your next project, get in touch.

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