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Transport for Greater Manchester, Digital Capture of Rail Facility
Morson Praxis were appointed by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) to conduct an aerial survey of one of their key rail facilities, supporting future development and asset planning through advanced digital capture and virtual modelling.
Client Brief
Building Insight Through Innovation
TfGM required a highly accurate digital representation of an existing rail facility to support planning, maintenance, and operational decision-making.
The brief called for the use of cutting-edge UAV (drone) technology to capture the site from above, creating a precise and navigable 3D environment that could be used for stakeholder engagement and design development.
Project Overview
From Survey to Simulation
The Morson Praxis team conducted a comprehensive aerial survey of the site using UAV digital capture methods.
The data gathered was processed into a detailed point cloud, providing the foundation for an accurate 3D digital model of the facility.
This model offered a complete visual and dimensional understanding of the site’s layout and infrastructure—an invaluable tool for TfGM’s engineering and planning teams.
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A new perspective on rail infrastructure through digital capture and immersive design.
Our Solution
Turning Data Into Digital Reality
Once the 3D model was complete, it was imported into a Games Engine environment, transforming the static data into an interactive, fully navigable virtual model.
This immersive model enabled TfGM’s team to explore the site in real time, test scenarios, and make informed, intelligent decisions regarding the facility’s future development and maintenance planning.
Services Delivered:
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Virtual Engineering
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UAV Digital Capture
Results
Immersive Insight and Improved Decision-Making
Through this project, TfGM gained:
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A high-accuracy 3D model of their rail facility.
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An interactive virtual environment for stakeholder review and planning.
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Enhanced decision-making capability using real-world spatial data.
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A future-proof digital asset to support ongoing project development.
This project showcased how Morson Praxis’ innovative approach to virtual engineering and UAV technology can bring clarity, efficiency, and precision to complex infrastructure planning.
