Routeview - Who can access?

[Sultan]

Hi,

My son, who is nearing the end of his Network rail apprenticeship, has just shown me this website https://routeview.visivi.com/signin and I would be lost for hours in it if I had my own login. From what he showed me, it is like Google Streetview but for railways from the air (presumably helicopter and drone pictures).

Naturally I wouldn't use his login but wondered if anyone could advise if I 'Requested an Invite', whether I would be allowed, or if it's only for Network Rail and affiliated parties?

Admin - feel free to remove this thread if it's an internal secret railway site!!

Thanks

 

[yoyothehobo]

You would very much not be allowed

 

[Sultan]

You would very much not be allowed

Thought as much. Better to know before trying. Thanks

 

[zwk500]

From what he showed me, it is like Google Streetview but for railways from the air (presumably helicopter and drone pictures).

IIRC it's almost all the NR helicopter pictures from it's regular aerial surveys.

 

[Sultan]

IIRC it's almost all the NR helicopter pictures from it's regular aerial surveys.

From the couple of pictures he showed me (of the railway near me) that's it. I suppose that they could include pictures of things not relating to the railway and restricting access means that pixelating sunbathers (and other stuff) isn't as necessary as it is on Google Streetview.

If only I'd followed my boyhood dream and become a train driver!

 

[zwk500]

From the couple of pictures he showed me (of the railway near me) that's it. I suppose that they could include pictures of things not relating to the railway and restricting access means that pixelating sunbathers (and other stuff) isn't as necessary as it is on Google Streetview.

If only I'd followed my boyhood dream and become a train driver!

It generally doesn't get very far from the line, although they do have wider angled-shots at some points for large areas or complex junctions, alongside close-ins of individual assets.
I suspect access is restricted because the images are NR's copyright and they don't want other companies (journalists or possibly consultancies) using the images without permission, either because there's a risk of misrepresentation or for commercial reasons.

 

[CEN60]

There is a cost associated with setting up a login - I work for a consultant and have a login that is paid by the company - I do not know how much it costs though - all I will say is we have a limited number of accounts - quote "due to the cost" - whatever that is! As a designer in the rail industry Routeview is an invaluable tool.

The images all pretty much come from helicopter - initially you could also access LIDAR information also (Laser Scan info) - I don't know if that is still available, I suspect not. However NR in Scotland also have a programme of laser scanning the track from train mounted point cloud scanners, referred to as RILA Data (The scanning is carried out by a company called Fugro.)

 

[PeterJ]

If you think Routeview is good, you should see what One Big Circle have to offer

 

[59CosG95]

If you think Routeview is good, you should see what One Big Circle have to offer

Seconded!

 

[Boodiggy]

Agreed AIVR is a great tool!

 

[The Snap]

I use Routeview on a daily basis to have a look at new sites in my workbank, look at access to them, nearest access steps, how wide the cess is for safe access, do I need a line block or possession to access the site etc etc.

In some areas on the busier routes there are also “close up” images of OLE structures and signals where you can see the structure/signal number. This can be very useful for cross referencing between signalling or wiring diagrams and the actual railway layout on the ground.

Not used One Big Circle yet but I believe it’s next level compared to Routeview, as others have suggested here too. I must ask our IT team to get some logins for it!

 

[nlogax]

How often is footage within AIVR updated?

 

[59CosG95]

How often is footage within AIVR updated?

More or less as the trains run.

 

[nlogax]

More or less as the trains run.

That's excellent! I'm rather envious of anyone who gets to use the tool.

 

[Sultan]

And the acronym AIVR means please?

 

[Railsigns]

How often is footage within AIVR updated?

The frequency of updates is generally in proportion to how busy the line is. New footage for busy routes such as the West Coast Main Line appears at approximately two weekly intervals, whereas intervals in excess of a year are normal for lightly used lines. There are still a few minor branch lines and curves for which no footage exists yet.

And the acronym AIVR means please?

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[Sultan]

The frequency of updates is generally in proportion to how busy the line is. New footage for busy routes such as the West Coast Main Line appears at approximately two weekly intervals, whereas intervals in excess of a year are normal for lightly used lines. There are still a few minor branch lines and curves for which no footage exists yet.


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Thank you.