Stopping rats and other wildlife from getting into railway signals
Jackson's animal-proof screen could save railway millions in damage caused to cables.
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A 17-year-old engineering student invented a polycarbonate screen that prevents rats and other animals from chewing railway signal cables. Network Rail has trialled the screen at signal boxes and may install it at dozens more to reduce power failures, delays and repair costs.
- Stops rodents from accessing signal cables
- Installed at two Leeds signal boxes, potential rollout to 65+
- Could cut delay minutes and expensive power-failure repairs
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