Poole, UK, 2014-May-28
Siemens ST950 controllers offering full integrated tram priority at complex Light Rapid
Transport (LRT) junctions are being installed in Dubai for the operation of a new tram
system and in Nottingham, UK for a network extension.
Commenting on the new controller installations, Head of Product Management, Keith
Manston said: “With increasing interest in LRT schemes we are pleased to offer a fully
integrated tram priority solution for complex Light Rapid Transport (LRT) junctions.
Designed and built by Siemens in the UK, the ST950 provides integrated UTMC OTU,
4-stream MOVA 7 and LRT functionality at both LV (230V) and ELV (48V,42V and 40V)
output drive levels”.
Linking the Dubai Metro and the Palm Monorail, the new Dubai Tram System will form an
integral part of the transport network and is expected to be ready by the end of 2014. The
project to upgrade traffic signals and interface all associated detection equipment to meet
the specific requirements of the Tram Project was secured by Siemens in association with
the company’s partner in Dubai, Scientechnic. The project includes the new ST950
controller with enhanced software for LRT operation and integral outstation functionality
and full in-territory training on installation, configuration and maintenance.
Construction work has also started on Nottingham's expanding tram network to extend the
service to the south and south-west of the city. The extension will more than double the
size of Nottingham's tram network with 17.5km of new track and 28 new tram stops.
As part of the project, Siemens will supply and install 80 Siemens ELV tram signals, 33
new ST950 ELV junction controllers and eight signalised pedestrian crossings. Junction
controllers at a number of existing sites will also be upgraded with the latest Siemens
OTUs for IP communications.
Due for completion by the end of 2014, the network will consist of a total of 51 tram stops,
with two new lines linking directly to Line One at Nottingham Station, 7 park and ride sites,
providing service to approximately 23 million passengers a year.
Contact for journalists:
Head of Communications, Peter Preston
Phone: 01202 782390 E-mail: peter.preston@siemens.com
PR Account Manager, Julian Gollogly
Phone: 07770 924441 E-mail: julian.gollogly@ntlworld.com
For further information and press pictures please see: www.siemens.co.uk/traffic
Siemens in the UK
Siemens was established in the United Kingdom 170 years ago and now employs 13,760 people in the UK. Last year’s revenues were £3.36 billion*. As the world’s largest engineering company, Siemens provides innovative solutions to help tackle the world’s major challenges across the key sectors of energy, industry, infrastructure & cities and healthcare.
Siemens has offices and factories throughout the UK, with its headquarters in Frimley, Surrey. The company’s global headquarters is in Munich, Germany.
For more information, visit: www.siemens.co.uk
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Siemens Mobility and Logistics Division
The Siemens Mobility and Logistics Division (Munich, Germany) provides solutions to customers whose business models are based on optimising passenger and freight transport. The Division bundles all Siemens business related to management of international traffic, transport, and logistics. This includes railway automation, infrastructure logistics, intelligent traffic and transport systems, and technologies for developing the infrastructure for electric mobility.
For more information, visit www.siemens.com/mobility-logistics and siemens.co.uk/traffic
