Depot

Quality lighting is crucial to rail depots due to the range of tasks conducted on-site. Depots frequently house offices, meeting rooms, plant rooms, locker rooms, toilets, and other general areas. Maintenance sheds may feature pits, workbenches, welding booths, heavy machinery, or storage areas. Most external depot lighting will be for sidings and walkways. Additionally, tasks on parked trains may be carried out, like fuelling, cleaning, and maintenance. With such varying demands, choosing the correct lighting is essential.

Depot areas

Depot - internal

Depot - external

Pits

Bathrooms/toilets

Plant rooms

Offices

Perimeter/security

Thorlux expert insights

CCTV and security support

CCTV requires adequate vertical illumination for facial recognition. Modern infra-red cameras can cope with low light levels but often struggle with sharp luminance changes. Careful placement will provide uniform lighting while ensuring luminaires are out of the camera’s field of view. Provide appropriate illumination at entrances, gates, patrol routes, and risk areas. Avoid sharp contrasts that make camera images less useful. Luminaire positions should support camera performance and security procedures while remaining practical to install and maintain.