DB ESG has announced that, following a comprehensive tendering process, it has been appointed to Network Rail’s framework as a potential provider of independent European Train Control System (ETCS) vehicle survey reports. These reports will support Network Rail’s ETCS supply and installation tendering process.
Network Rail is introducing the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) across parts of the UK rail network. As part of this programme, rolling stock must be surveyed to inform the design and installation of the necessary ETCS equipment.
DB ESG was selected for its extensive and demonstrable experience in delivering ETCS retrofit surveys, alongside complex rolling stock survey programmes across UK passenger and freight fleets. The company has already surveyed more than 340 locomotives for ETCS fitment, with expertise spanning the full project lifecycle, from initial survey design and depot coordination through to the production of ETCS fitment design packages.
“We have a depth of understanding that extends far beyond survey delivery.” said Nick Goodhand, Managing Director of DB ESG.
“Having designed and supported the installation of ETCS equipment across multiple vehicle classes, our survey teams understand exactly what information is required to support the design process, as well as the importance of measurement accuracy, variant documentation and interface recording.
“The lessons learned through completing more than 340 surveys, combined with our continued investment in cutting-edge scanning technology, have enabled us to develop a highly efficient and robust survey methodology.”
DB ESG plans to deploy a dedicated survey team capable of completing all aspects of the survey process within a short timeframe. This approach combines two forms of 3D scanning technology, with manual inspections carried out by experienced systems engineers, creating a comprehensive ‘reality capture’ model of each vehicle using both 3D data and 360-degree imaging.
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