Weed Control
MPV Track Spraying
The backbone of our activities is the operation of MPV (Multi Purpose Vehicle) track spraying equipment, designed to spray the immediate track and cess areas with herbicides to counteract any weed growth according to defined growing seasons. Predominantly operated at night, the track sprayers work along carefully pre-planned circuits, allowing the operators to monitor successful treatment and highlight any potential problem areas for re-treatment or recovery work. The circuit sheets are sent electronically to area managers to record results and plan any additional work into the seasonal schedules.
Before and After
MPV track Treatment for Field Horse-tail
MPV Scrub spraying
Also predominantly operated at night, scrub spraying involves using the MPV fleet to spray the 5m trackside flail strip with selective herbicides, designed to suppress the infestation of scrub while leaving a covering of grass.
Hand spraying
The hand spraying teams treat areas of the railway where the MPV fleet cannot operate, such as bay platforms, working sidings and recovery areas.
Our Expertise
A solid understanding of herbicide and adjuvant science has enabled JSD to provide the very best solutions to weed problems. We give advice on formulation, rates of application and combinations of compounds, always working to current legislation.
We test new chemicals for efficacy on target species and compatibility with application equipment and the infrastructure to which they are to be applied. We work with all major manufacturers to get the very best results for our customers.
JSD has designed and built herbicide application equipment for many clients over the last nine years. Our clients include Network Rail, London Underground, The Dockland Light Railways and Iarnrod Eireann (Irish Rail).
We have highly trained staff that operate and maintain the Network Rail weed control fleet in the spring and summer seasons.
We have been supplying specialist services to Network Rail for more than fifteen years, the biggest of our activities is the operation of the Network Rail owned MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicle) track spraying fleet, designed to spray the immediate track and cess areas with herbicides to counteract any weed growth according to defined growing seasons.
JSD now plan eight, maintain and operate six the national weed spraying trains. We work in partnership with DB cargo and Network Rail to deliver the program accross England Scotland and Wales.
