Chippenham, 2016-Aug-11
“Siemens is developing intelligent control centre solutions at the Wales Rail Operating Centre (York Rail Operating Centre pictured)”
Spanning 153 signalling equivalent units, Siemens’ work will cover the decommissioning of all life-expired relay interlockings, with these systems being replaced by a Siemens Trackguard Westlock computer-based interlocking system. Signalling control will be transferred from the existing NX Panel at Port Talbot to a new Siemens Controlguide Westcad control desk at the Wales Rail Operating Centre (WROC) in Cardiff. Axle counters controlled through trackside functional modules (TFMs) will replace the conventional track circuits for train detection, with new and additional power supplies being bought into service for commissioning.
Commenting on the programme, Siemens Delivery Director, Andy Stringer said: “Naturally we are delighted to have been awarded this work, which comes on the back of the successful completion of our GRIP 3 and 4 contracts. Our team is now mobilised and working closely with Network Rail colleagues on the safe delivery of the programme as we build towards final commissioning in October 2017”
Siemens Rail Automation is a global leader in the design, supply, installation and commissioning of track-side and train-borne signalling and train control solutions. Its portfolio includes train control, interlocking systems, operations control systems,
components, track vacancy detection, level-crossing protection, rail communications, cab radios, station systems and cargo automation for both passenger and freight rail operators.
Siemens employs over 14,000 people in the UK, with 1,650 people working in the Rail Automation division from offices in Chippenham, London, Croydon, Poole, Birmingham, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Manchester, York, Glasgow, Newport and Derby. For more information, visit www.siemens.co.uk/rail.
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Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a global technology powerhouse that has stood for engineering excellence, innovation, quality, reliability and internationality for more than 165 years. The company is active in more than 200 countries, focusing on the areas of electrification, automation and digitalization. One of the world’s largest producers of energy-efficient, resource-saving technologies, Siemens is No. 1 in offshore wind turbine construction, a leading supplier of gas and steam turbines for power generation, a major provider of power transmission solutions and a pioneer in infrastructure solutions as well as automation, drive and software solutions for industry. The company is also a leading provider of medical imaging equipment – such as computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging systems – and a leader in laboratory diagnostics as well as clinical IT. In fiscal 2015, which ended on September 30, 2015, Siemens generated revenue of €75.6 billion and net income of €7.4 billion. At the end of September 2015, the company had around 348,000 employees worldwide. Further information is available on the internet at www.siemens.com.
