Overview: A comprehensive electrical and lighting survey was carried out at Ashford Depot to assess the condition, safety, and efficiency of existing infrastructure across the entire site.
The project involved a full inspection of electrical equipment to produce a detailed condition report, alongside a complete lighting survey covering all operational areas of the depot. The findings were structured using a bespoke 1–5 condition scoring matrix, providing clear prioritisation for maintenance, repair, or replacement activities.
The final deliverables included a full asset schedule detailing equipment condition, photographic records, and summarised findings to support future investment planning. Thermal readings were also taken to identify potential electrical hot spots, providing additional insight into operational risks.
Key Challenges
Maintaining depot operations
All survey work was undertaken within a live depot environment. The team carefully coordinated activities with depot operations to ensure there was no disruption to ongoing maintenance or train movements.
Working with live electrical systems
Many assets were energised during the inspection process. Strict adherence to safe systems of work and electrical safety procedures was essential throughout the survey.
Large survey scope
The depot footprint included over 800 lighting units, all of which were inspected, recorded, and assessed as part of the condition survey.
Project Outcome
The survey provided the client with a clear, structured understanding of the condition of electrical infrastructure across the depot. The inclusion of condition scoring, thermal data, and energy-efficiency assessments enabled informed decision-making on maintenance priorities, asset replacement, and potential energy savings through LED lighting upgrades.