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News Release from: Transmitton
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 03 December 2003
Transmitton powers GBP 3 billion upgrade
Transmitton, international supplier of integrated rail industryinfrastructure control and asset management solutions, has begun work on the GBP3billion new trains programme in the South of England
Transmitton, international supplier of integrated infrastructure control and asset management solutions to the rail industry, has begun work on the GBP3billion new trains programme in the South of England With the new rolling stock unable to run at full speed and service density without additional power feeds to the track, the Transmitton role in the track upgrade is a crucial one
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 19 Jan 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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The new rolling stock has already been purchased so Transmitton is working closely with the SRA and Network Rail to ensure the control room upgrade takes place as soon as possible.
Once completed, it will allow over 2000 new carriages to join the network over the next two years.
Transmitton will supply critical control equipment and software to operate the new and existing electrical installations.
In practice, this means Transmitton will design, supply and commission RTUs (Remote Terminal Units) at sites involved in the scheme, and will also supply Cromos computer equipment - a real time database and control package - at the control rooms in the southern region.
As well as having to work to the tightest of deadlines, Transmitton will also have another challenge.
The upgrade work will require the live change-out of existing obsolete control centre equipment in all areas.
Ian Wright, Managing Director at Transmitton, commented: "This is the largest ever power upgrade in Europe and is undoubtedly a challenging project with many different complexities and pressures.
However, our experience and unique expertise means we are able to tackle the project with confidence and are already working very closely with our partners in what is a crucial, and very welcome, development for rail users in the south of England.".
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