{"id":26640,"date":"2024-04-10T20:36:36","date_gmt":"2024-04-10T10:36:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=26640"},"modified":"2024-04-10T20:36:36","modified_gmt":"2024-04-10T10:36:36","slug":"network-rails-4bn-train-control-systems-framework-to-revolutionise-signalling-across-britain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=26640","title":{"rendered":"Network Rail\u2019s \u00a34bn train control systems framework to revolutionise signalling across Britain"},"content":{"rendered":"

From Carlisle to Brighton, Network Rail\u2019s<\/a> \u00a34bn, 10-year signalling plan will change the face of Britain\u2019s railway, with modern equipment bringing greater reliability across the country through a mixture of traditional signalling and digital control.<\/p>\n

Six companies have been awarded contracts for the provision of conventional and digital signalling services under its Train Control Systems Framework. The framework runs from 2024 until 2034 and is worth \u00a34bn (\u00a33bn = digital signalling and \u00a31bn = conventional signalling).<\/p>\n

The contracts have been awarded over two lots:\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Lot 1: Conventional signalling<\/p>\n

Alstom<\/a>
\nAtkinsRealis<\/a>
\nHitachi<\/a>
\nSiemens<\/a><\/p>\n

Lot 2 \u2013 Digital signalling (using European Train Control System technology)<\/p>\n

Alstom
\nAtkinsRealis and CAF<\/a>
\nSiemens
\nThales<\/a> and VolkerRail<\/a><\/p>\n

The Train Control Systems framework replaces the previous major signalling frameworks and has been designed to bring new ways of working between Network Rail and its signalling delivery partners.<\/p>\n

Clive Berrington, Network Rail\u2019s Group Commercial & Procurement director said: \u201cOur new train control systems framework brings a positive change in approach to how we work with suppliers for the provision of signalling services. We will all be working much more collaboratively with each other and our relationships will feel like partnerships.<\/p>\n

\u201cThrough the framework, we have grown the size of the UK signalling market with the introduction of two new suppliers. These bring increased diversity and capability, leading to better market performance. We\u2019ve also brought improved visibility of our workbank for our partners which will enable them to invest in skills and innovation which will benefit the rail industry.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have set ourselves up well to deliver improved performance for passengers and freight customers, and improved value for taxpayers.\u201d<\/p>\n

As well as greater collaboration between Network Rail and its partners, another change is the way partners will be selected and awarded work. The new Network Rail Allocation Group will match partners to signalling projects based on a range of factors. This approach will help to reduce peaks and troughs of workloads for the partners.<\/p>\n

Among the initial signalling projects set to be delivered under the framework are:<\/p>\n

Midlands Rail Hub
\nDigital signalling for the TransPennine Route Upgrade
\nDigital signalling for the TriLink Programme<\/p>\n

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