railtex 2015 official show preview

Meet more than 430 of the best suppliers in the industry

Experience cutting edge railway technology

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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS• Richard Parry-Jones, Chairman of Network Rail

• Terence Watson, Co-Chairman of the Rail Supply Group

• Tim Shoveller, Managing Director, South West Railway

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• Feature areas including The Track and The Yard, Networking Reception, Railtex Awards and more – p.7

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Welcome to the Official Show Preview for Railtex 2015A very enthusiastic response from the rail industry means that our twelfth Railtex show will be the biggest for many years in terms of its physical size as well as content. More than 430 organisations will be ready to welcome visitors when the show opens its doors at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham on 12 May. On show will be the very latest in railway technology and services, ranging from total train systems to the smallest specialised components. And alongside the industry’s best known names, many companies are taking part in Railtex for the first time, bringing new products and fresh thinking to the market – further good reasons to visit the show.

Alongside this year’s exhibition, we have our strongest ever programme of supporting events. These include a keynote speech by a leading industry figure on each day of the show, industry seminars, updates on current major UK rail projects and open discussion forums. These will offer something of interest for everyone and provide a great opportunity to gain insights into trends in rail policy and technology. Taking place at two locations in the exhibition hall, these will be open to everyone attending Railtex. Just another good reason to set time aside for a day or two at the show.

This friendly event will also be a great place to get together with colleagues or to develop new business relationships. Our ever-popular Networking Reception with drinks and canapés takes place at the end of the opening day and the 2nd Railtex Awards dinner on the evening of 13 May will celebrate exhibitors’ innovations and achievements.

Railtex remains the defining UK showcase for railway technology. This Show Preview provides just a snapshot of some of the many highlights awaiting visitors. Much more is on offer. Entry to the exhibition as well as the presentations and seminars is free of charge if you pre-register now. To register, go to www.railtex.co.uk and follow the on-screen links. For non-registered visitors there will be a £20 entry charge payable on arrival at the NEC.

Be sure not to miss Railtex 2015 – we look forward to welcoming you there!

Kirsten Whitehouse, Exhibition Manager

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Key informationOpening Hours:Tuesday 12 May 2015 10.00 – 17.00Wednesday 13 May 2015 10.00 – 17.00Thursday 14 May 2015 10.00 – 16.00

Exhibition Organisers: Mack Brooks Exhibitions LtdRomeland House, Romeland HillSt Albans, Hertfordshire AL3 4ET, UKTel: +44 (0)1727 814400Fax: +44 (0)1727 814401

Email: [email protected]: www.railtex.co.uk

Admission: Trade visitors only. Entrance is free of charge for pre‑registered visitors or £20 at the show for non‑registered visitors.

Registration: Free to register online at www.railtex.co.uk up to 11 May

Venue:Hall 3 and 3a NECBirmingham, UK

Railtex 2015 Preview – Advertisement IndexBender UK 6Birchwood Price Tools 22Brooks Reports 45Chieftain Trailers 33Fibrelite 19Hitachi Rail Europe Ltd 33Houghton International 30Knorr Bremse Rail UKl 26Mechan Limited 45

Moxa Europe GmbH 45PHS Besafe 33Rail Media 40Rail Technology Magazine 2Siemens PLC 48Signalling Solutions 47Trojan Services 11Zonegreen Ltd 46

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The Seminar Theatre at Railtex 2015On each day of Railtex 2015, show organisers Mack Brooks Exhibitions will welcome a leading influential figure to deliver a keynote speech focusing on some of the opportunities and challenges facing the railway industry. In addition, Rail Engineer, published by Railtex media partner RailMedia, will host a programme of industry seminars by representatives of companies taking part in the exhibition, highlighting their latest innovations and technological developments. Open to all attending the show, these sessions will take place in the Seminar Theatre in the main hall.

Tuesday 12 May10:30 Opening Ceremony

Professor Richard Parry-Jones, Chairman, Network Rail Jeremy Candfield, Director General, Railway Industry Association Stephen Brooks, Chairman, Mack Brooks Exhibitions

11:05 Repower, with ZF Steve Brew, Project Manager, Sales and Technical Acquisitions, ZF Friedrichshafen

11:50 Keynote Speech Professor Richard Parry-Jones Chairman, Network Rail

12:15 Train of the Future – Improving Reliability through Train Zero Niall Simmons, Head of Bids Engineering, Bombardier Transportation UK

12:50 Real-time Track Condition Monitoring Justin Southcombe, Commercial Director, Perpetuum

13:25 Next-Generation Condition-Based Maintenance Dirk Seckler, Head of Sales, Knorr-Bremse RailServices

14:00 Automated Pantograph Inspection System – as used in Italy on high-speed lines Francesco Sciocchetti, Camlin

14:35 Improve Reliability AND Reduce Maintenance Costs using Reliability-Centred Maintenance Art Couper, Senior RCM Practitioner, BMT Reliability Consultants

15:15 Time Saving Solutions for the Rail Industry Nick Michaelson, CEO, Silver Fox

Wednesday 13 May

10:30 Keynote Speech Terence Watson UK President, Alstom Transport

11:05 Voith – Delivering Integrated Driveline Solutions: Experiences and Potential for UK Refurbishment Projects Thomas Kriegel, Head of RAMS/LCC Department, Division Rail, Voith Turbo

11:40 Improving Customer Service at Lightly-Staffed Stations through the use of Advanced Technology Paul Dobbins, Chief Technology Officer, telent Technology

12:15 A Whole-Systems Approach to Railway Engineering Keith Jordan, Managing Director, Hitachi Rail Europe

12:50 The Adoption of Industrial PLCs in Railway Signalling and Rolling Stock Applications Dave Collier. PILZ

13:25 Wheel Profile Condition Monitoring: Modern Methods of Non-Contact Measurement Adam Elliott, Sales Engineer, Mechan

14:00 Topic to be announced Chris Murphy, Managing Director, Pontoonworks

14:35 Topic to be announced Tom Bowman, Commercial Director, Dura Composites

15:15 Weighing-up the Cost of Imbalance and Overloading Charles Seccombe, Technical Sales Manager, Railweight

15:50 Seminar by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Topic and speaker to be announced

Thursday 14 May

10:30 Keynote Speech Tim Shoveller Managing Director, South West Railway

11:05 Innovative Rail Infrastructure Monitoring & Survey Solutions Matthew Lock, Rail Sales Consultant, Korec Group

11:40 Ribbons of Steel: Presenting Rails with Extra Life Daniel Pyke, Product Marketing Manager – Rail, Tata Steel

12:15 Topic to be announced William Wilson, Director, Sales and Commercial, Siemens Rail Automation

12:50 Seminar by the Welsh Assembly Government Topic and speaker to be announced

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Also located in the exhibition hall, the Knowledge Hub will be the setting for presentations from leading rail industry figures, updates on current major rail projects in the UK and discussion forums. It will also host briefings from the government export promotion agency UKTI on foreign markets offering opportunities for British suppliers. The sessions are open to all attending Railtex and are free of charge.

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The PlatformOn each day of Railtex an interactive discussion forum will be hosted by Rail Champions, an organisation created to help clients transform their customer relationships from a transactional business model, towards more collaborative partnerships and alliances. The Platform sessions will seek to engage, offer debate and share insights into ‘gear changing’ principles that business leaders should be adopting. The Platform sessions will take place in The Knowledge Hub.

Tuesday 12 May13:10 – 13:45Alliancing Best Practice

Chair: Chris Williams-Lilley, Founder, Managing Director, Rail Champions / Leadership Champions (UK) Ltd

Andy Harrison, Managing Director, Daventry Business and Consultancy Services Ltd

Russell Goodenough, Client Managing Director: Transport Sector, Fujitsu

Dr Robert Mallett, Editor, RICS Journal, Research at RICS UK

Scott Smith, Programme Director, CompeteFor

Wednesday 13 May14:30 – 15:15The Problem with Innovation

Chair: Chris Williams-Lilley, Founder, Managing Director, Rail Champions /Leadership Champions (UK) Ltd

David Clarke, Director, Future Railway

Neil Sheffield, Engineering Director, TEW Plus

Andy Jones, Operations Manager, PERA Technology

Kevan Holloway, Industrial Partnership Manager, The MTC (Manufacturing Catapult)

Vas Vernikos, Head of BIM – Transport, CH2M Hill

Andrew Frank, Managing Director, Opentree

Thursday 14 May 14:30 – 15:15Achieving Sustainable Performance

Chair: Nick Beadle, Senior Associate, Rail Champions

Shaun McCarthy OBE, Director, Action Sustainability, The Supply Chain School

Michael Milner, Rail Operations and Change Consultant, RenlimM

Cal Bailey, Director, NG Bailey

Patricia Holgate, Independent Skills Guru, Client Specialist

Liane Hartley, Founder and Managing Director, MEND

Tuesday 12 May11:10 Topic to be announced Anna Walker Chair, Office of Rail Regulation

13:10 The Platform – see below

13:50 Industry Export Briefing UKTI and the Railway Industry Association: Railway Projects in Hong Kong

14:30 Industry Export Briefing UKTI and the Railway Industry Association: Railway Projects in Europe

15:10 Industry Export Briefing UKTI and the Railway Industry Association: Railway Projects in the Middle East

15:50 Project Update Thameslink – Progress so far and the challenges ahead Simon Blanchflower, Major Programme Director – Thameslink, Network Rail

Wednesday 13 May11:10 Discussion Forum The Rail Supply Group

11:50 Project Update HS2 Professor Andrew McNaughton, Technical Director, HS2 Ltd

12:30 Industry Briefing MTR in Europe – the journey so far Jeremy Long, CEO, European Business, MTR Corporation

13:50 Project Update Enabling the Digital Railway Phil Bennett, Commercial Director (Digital Railway), Network Rail


Thursday 14 May11:10 Industry Briefing EuroSpecs – A new approach to specifying rolling stock David Polhill, Senior Rolling Stock Engineer – Interfaces, Association of Train Operating Companies

12:30 Project Update National Electrification Programme Saleem Mohammad, Programme Director, National Electrification Programme Team, Infrastructure Projects, Network Rail


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Opening CeremonyThe Chairman of Network Rail, Professor Richard Parry-Jones CBE, will formally open Railtex 2015 on Tuesday 12 May at 10.30am. The ceremony will take place in the Seminar Theatre in the main exhibition hall.

The Track display with Tata Steel Leading track products supplier Tata Steel is the sponsor of The Track. This display area located in the main exhibition hall comprises sections of track provided by the company which are used by exhibitors to display and demonstrate tools and equipment in an authentic rail setting. Companies participating this year include BCM, Schneider Electric, Innovative Railway Safety and Rosehill Rail and Tata Steel.

The Yard Supported by the Rail Plant Association, The Yard provides an area for the display of larger items of plant and machinery used for rail construction and maintenance.

The Rail Alliance Hub Members of the Rail Alliance suppliers’ networking organisation will be promoting their products/services and innovations within a dedicated and clearly signed area in the exhibition hall. Participating companies will include Anderton Concrete Products, AT Source QX T/A Protecthear, Axis Communications (UK), Britax PSV Wypers, Creactive Design, Depe Gear Company, Erlau, FP McCann/Keyline Rail, FT Transformers Ltd, Imtech Traffic & Infra, iSeeU Global, Lindapter International, Liniar Retaining Systems, Link2, Lista (UK), PILZ Automation Technology, PULS UK Ltd, Railweight, Rowe Hankins, Sapa Profiles UK, SCG Solutions Ltd/Tinsley Grou and, Silver Fox, plus the Rail Alliance.

Derby & Derbyshire Rail Forum Hub In this area of the exhibition members of the Derby & Derbyshire Rail Forum, which represents more than 100 businesses across the East Midlands, will exhibit together. Companies present will include Bombardier Transportation (Rolling Stock) UK, ESG Rail, Syntax Consultancy, Tidyco and TQ Catalis, as well as the D&DRF itself.

The Recruitment WallThis feature will allow exhibitors to publicise work opportunities and job vacancies in the rail industry. Available throughout Railtex, it aims to help to match participants’ skills with companies’ personnel needs.

Networking Reception An established and popular feature at Railtex, the Networking Reception provides an opportunity for exhibitors and visitors to relax over drinks and canapés, with live music. The reception takes place in the Networking Zone from 4:45 to 6:30pm on the opening day of the show, 12 May.

The 2nd Railtex Awards The second Railtex Awards dinner will take place on the evening of 13 May at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole, located within the NEC site. Acknowledging and rewarding innovation and service excellence in the rail sector and open to exhibitors, their guests and visitors, this event provides a unique informal evening of excellent food, entertainment and valuable networking opportunities. For more details visit: www.railtex.co.uk/railtex-awards/

Also featured at Railtex 2015…


AA & J Fabtech Ltd (UK)A J Paveley & Co (UK)A P Diesels Ltd (UK)AATi Rail Ltd (UK)Abacus Lighting Ltd (UK)ABB UK Limited - LPCW (UK)Acal BFi UK Ltd (UK)Achilles Information Ltd (UK)Acksys Communications & Systems (F)Acorel (F)Adaptaflex (UK)Adlink Technology Inc (D)advance Training & Recruitment Services (UK)AEG Power Solutions Ltd (UK)Aggreko UK Ltd (UK)Airquick (Newark) Ltd (UK)Alan Dick Communications Ltd (UK)Alstom Transport UK (UK)Altec Aluminium Technik GmbH & Co KGaA (D)Aluminium Lighting Company (ALC) (UK)Amaro Group (UK)Ambersil (CRC UK) (UK)Amphenol-Tuchel Electronics GmbH (D)Anamet Europe BV (NL)Anderton Concrete Products Ltd (UKAqua Fabrications Ltd (UK)Aqua-Solv Solutions Ltd (UK)Archerdale Ltd (UK)ARCO Ltd (UK)ARM - Advanced Resource Managers (UK)Armacell UK Ltd (UK)Armorduct Systems Ltd (UK)Arriva Traincare (UK)Arrow Solutions (UK)ASD Lighting plc (UK)Ashtead Plant Hire Ltd (UK)Associated Rewinds Ireland Ltd (IE)AT Source QX Ltd T/A Protecthear (UK)ATL Transformers Ltd (UK)Axis Communications (UK) Ltd (UK)Axminster Carpets (UK)

BBakerail Services Ltd (UK)Baldwin and Francis Ltd (UK)Ballyclare Ltd (UK)Basque Railway Components and (E)

Suppliers - SubcontEX GipuzkoaBCMGRC Ltd (UK)Beck & Pollitzer (UK)Be-Ge Seating UK Ltd (UK)Bender UK (UK)Bernstein Ltd (UK)Bird Technologies (USA)Blakley Electrics Ltd (UK)Blocksil Ltd (UK)

Blocksil Spain (E)BMT Reliability Consultants Ltd (UK)BOC Gases (UK)Bombardier Transportation (UK)Bombardier Transportation (Rolling Stock) (UK)

UK Ltd: BTRoS - DerbyBradgate Containers (UK)Bremskerl UK Ltd (UK)Britax PSV Wypers Ltd (UK)Brush Traction (UK) Burdens (UK)ByteSnap Design (UK)

CCablecraft Ltd (UK)Cairn Cross Civil Engineering (UK)Camlin Rail (IE)Cannon Technologies Ltd (UK)Cembre Ltd (UK)Censol Ltd (UK)Charcroft Electronics Ltd (UK)Charles Endirect Ltd (UK)The Chartered Institute of (UK)

Logistics and TransportCHG Electrical Ltd (UK)China CNR Corporation Ltd (CN)CIS Services Ltd (UK)Cisco Systems (USA)Clemtech (UK)Colchester Fuel Injection Ltd (UK)Columbus McKinnon Corporation Limited (UK)Commend UK Ltd (UK)Concrete Canvas Ltd (UK)Cordant Services (UK)CRC Industries UK Ltd (UK)Creactive Design (UK)CRH Fencing & Security Group (UK) Ltd (UK)Cristanini SpA (I)CSR Qingdao Sifang Co Ltd (CN)CUBIS Industries (IE)

DDAC Ltd (UK)Data Display/Daktronics (IE)Data Track Systems (UK)David Brown Gear Systems (UK)DB Heavy Maintenance (D)Defender (UK)Demco (UK)Depe Gear Company Ltd (UK)Derby & Derbyshire Rail Forum (UK)Design & Analysis Ltd (UK)D-Grease UK Ltd (UK)Diamond Point International (Europe) Ltd (UK)Dilax Systems UK Ltd (UK)Direct Track Solutions Ltd (UK)DK Rewinds Ltd (UK)DMS Technologies (UK)

Dold Industries Ltd (UK)Dormer Pramet (UK)Dorset Woolliscroft (UK)DTI Group Ltd (UK)duagon AG (CH)Dura Composites Ltd (UK)DWG Timber Components Ltd (UK)

EEAO Ltd (UK)Ellis Patents (UK)Eltek Power (UK) Ltd (UK)EnerSys Ltd (UK)Erlau (UK)ESG Rail (UK)E-T-A Circuit Breakers Ltd (UK)ETLG Ltd (UK)Eurosafe Ltd (UK)Express Electrical & (UK)

Engineering Supplies LtdExpress Medicals Ltd (UK)

FFaiveley Transport (UK)Federal-Mogul Friction Products Ltd (UK)Ferrograph Ltd (UK)Fibrelite Composites (UK)Findlay Irvine Ltd (UK)FinnPower (UK)Flexelec UK Ltd (UK)Flexibil SRL (RO)Flexicon Ltd (UK)FLI Structures (Francis & (UK)

Lewis International Ltd)Flotec Industrial Ltd (UK)FP McCann Ltd (UK)Franke Sissons Ltd (UK)Frauscher UK Ltd (UK)Freyssinet Ltd (UK)FT Transformers Ltd (UK)Fuchs Lubricants (UK) plc (UK)Fuelcare Ltd (UK)Furse (UK)

Gg2 Energy Ltd (UK)GAI-Tronics a division of Hubbell Ltd (UK)Garrandale Limited (UK)GDM Heat Transfer Ltd (UK)Gemco Equipment Ltd (UK)Gen Y Rail (UK)General Cable (E)GGR Rail (UK)GIFAS Electric GmbH (D)Gillam-FEi SA (B)Glenair UK Ltd (UK)Global Rail News (UK)GNB Industrial Power Ltd (UK)Goldwing Cable Ltd (UK)Greenwood Engineering A/S (DK)Griflex (UK)

HHadleigh Castings Ltd (UK)Hakel spol sro (CZ)Hargreaves Ductwork Ltd (UK)Harmill Systems Ltd (UK)Harting Ltd (UK)HaslerRail AG (CH)Hawker Siddeley Switchgear Ltd (UK)Hegenscheidt - MFD (D)Hellermann Tyton (UK)Henry Williams Ltd (UK)Hepworth Fabrications (UK)Hepworth Rail International (UK) HH Lions Equipment Ltd (UK)Hilti (GB) Ltd (UK)Hird Rail Services Ltd (UK)Hitachi Rail Europe Ltd (UK)Hoppecke Industrial Batteries Ltd (UK)Horizon Utility Supplies Ltd (UK)Houghton International (UK)Huber+Suhner (UK) Ltd (UK)HydraPower Dynamics Ltd (UK)

IiLine Technologies Ltd (UK)imi Precision Engineering (UK)Imtech Traffic & Infra (UK)Infotec Ltd (UK)Innovative Railway Safety Ltd (UK)The Institution of Engineering (UK)

& Technology (The IET)Institution of Railway Signal Engineers (UK)International Engineering (USA)Invertec Interiors Ltd (UK)iris-GmbH (D)iSeeU Global Ltd (UK)Ixthus Instrumentation Ltd (UK)

JJafco Tools Ltd (UK)Jewers Doors Ltd (UK)JUMO Instrument Co Ltd (UK)

KK S Terminals Inc (CN)Kaba Ltd (UK)KeTech (UK)Keyline Rail (UK)Klauke UK Ltd (UK)Knorr-Bremse Rail UK (UK)Kontron AG (UK)Korec Group (UK)Kroy (Europe) Ltd (UK)Kwik-Step (UK)

LLB Foster Rail Technologies (UK)LEM UK Ltd (UK)LH Group Services Limited (UK)Lindapter International (UK)Liniar Retaining Systems (UK)Link2 Ltd (UK)

Planning Your Visit to Railtex 2015More than 430 companies will be exhibiting at Railtex. And with many additional events taking place alongside the show, it is worth planning your visit before you arrive at the NEC.

Exhibitor list


Planning Your Visit to Railtex 2015Linsinger Maschinenbau GmbH (A)Liquid Management Solutions Ltd (UK)Lista (UK) Ltd (UK)Lordgate Engineering Ltd (UK)LPA Channel Electric (UK)LPA Connection Systems (UK)LPA Excil Electronics (UK)LPA Group plc (UK)LPDN - Luhn & Pulvermacher, (D)

Dittmann & NeuhausLucy Zodion Ltd (UK)LUR - Lucchini Unipart Rail Ltd (UK)

MM Buttkereit Ltd (UK)MAC Solutions (UK) Ltd (UK)Mabey Hire Ltd (UK)Macemain + Amstad Ltd (UK)Manbat Ltd (UK)Marshalls plc (UK)MC Electronics Ltd (UK)Mechan Ltd (UK)MERMEC (I)Met Systems (UK)Mettex Electric Company Ltd (UK)MGB Engineering Ltd (UK)Mills Ltd (UK)Modern Railways Magazine (UK)Morgan Advanced Materials (UK)Mornsun Guangzhou Science (CN)

& Technology Co, LtdMors Smitt UK Limited (UK)Moxa Europe GmbH (D)MPI Ltd (UK)MSc Traction Oy (FIL)MTM Power Messtechnik (D)

Mellenbach GmbHMultipulse Electronics Ltd (UK)

NNational Training Academy for Rail (NTAR) (UK)Network Certification Body (NCB) (UK)Network Storage Systems Ltd (UK)NewRail Centre for Railway Research (UK)Nexala Ltd (IRL)Nightsearcher Ltd (UK)Nomad Digital Ltd (UK)Nord-Lock Ltd (UK)NRL Ltd (UK)Nusteel Structures Ltd (UK)

OOxford Hydrotechnics (UK)

PPanasonic Computer Product Solutions (UK)Park Signalling Ltd (UK)Parker Hannifin (UK)Partex Marking Systems (UK) Ltd (UK)Passcomm Ltd (UK)Paul MacArthur Ltd T/A SCCS (UK)PC-Soft GmbH (D)Permanent Way Institution (UK)

Perpetuum Ltd (UK)PESA (PL)Petards (UK)Pfisterer Ltd (UK)PHS Besafe (UK)PILZ Automation Technology (UK)Platipus Anchors Ltd (UK)PMA UK Ltd (UK)Polydeck Ltd (UK)Polyrack Tech-Group (D)Pontoonworks (UK)Portastor (UK)Prostyle Ltd (UK)Provertha (UK)Prysmian Group (UK)PULS UK Ltd (UK)Pulsarail (UK)

RRail Ability Ltd (UK)Rail Alliance (UK)Rail and Road Protec GmbH (D)Rail Engineer (UK)Rail Media (UK)Rail Professional Ltd (UK)Rail Safety Systems BV (UK)Rail Technology Magazine (UK)Rail Waiting Structures (UK)Railstaff Publications (UK)Railway Approvals (UK)Railway Gazette International (UK)Railway Industry Association (UK)RailwayPeople.com (UK)Railweight (UK)Raspberry Software Systems Ltd (UK)Raven Group (UK)Rebo Systems (NL)Red Plant Ltd (UK)Reinforced Earth Company (UK)Relec Electronics Ltd (UK)Rennsteig Werkzeuge GmbH (D)Renown Consultants Ltd (UK)Rexel UK (UK)Ricardo UK (UK)Rittal Ltd (UK)Rosehill Rail (UK)Rowe Hankins Ltd (UK)rtmjobs.com (UK)Rugged Mobile Systems Ltd (UK)RVEL - a Loram Company (UK)

SSabre Rail Services Ltd (UK)Saft (F)Saira Electronics SpA (UK)Samuel Taylor Ltd (UK)Sapa Profiles UK Ltd (UK)SCG Solutions Ltd (UK)Schaltbau Machine Electrics Ltd (UK)Schneider Electric (UK)Schweerbau GmbH & Co KG (D)

Schweizer Electronic Ltd (UK)Schwihag AG (CH)Sécheron SA (CH)Selectrail (Australia) Pty Ltd (AU)Semmco Limited (UK)Semperit AG (A)Shield Batteries Ltd (UK)Siemens (UK)Siemens RUGGEDCOM (UK)SIG plc (UK)Signalling Solutions Ltd (UK)Signature Aromas Ltd (UK)SIKA Technology Ltd (NZ)Silver Fox Limited (UK)Site-Eye Time-Lapse Films (UK)SMP Electronics/Samalite Products (UK)Snap-on Industrial (UK)Socomec (UK)Sogefi Rejna SpA (I)Solo Rail Solutions Limited (UK)SPCM Ltd (UK)Steelway Fensecure Ltd (UK)Step On Safety Ltd (UK)Strail UK Ltd (UK)Strukton Rail (NL)Sulzer Ltd (UK)Surge Protection Devices Ltd (UK)Swann Engineering Group Ltd (UK)Syntax Consultancy (UK)

TTammet Systems Ltd (UK)Tata Steel (UK)TBM Rail (UK)TCP - BOC Ecolite (UK)TE Connectivity (F)Tecton Ltd (UK)telent Technology Services Ltd (UK)Ten 47 Ltd (UK)TenCate Geosynthetics UK Ltd (UK)Tenconi SA (UK)The TEW Group (UK)Thorassie-Hughes (UK)Tidyco Ltd (UK)Tiflex Ltd (UK)Time 24 Ltd (UK)Tinsley Bridge Group (UK)Tinsley Bridge Services (UK)Torrent Trackside (UK)TPA Portable Roadways Ltd (UK)TQ Catalis (UK)TRaC Global (UK)TrainFX Ltd (UK)Transurb Technirail (B)TRATOS Ltd (UK)Tribo Rail Ltd (UK)The Triscan Group (UK)Triscan Systems Ltd (UK)Trojan Services Ltd (UK)Trough-Tec Systems Ltd (UK)

Trueform Engineering Ltd (UK)TT Electronics (UK)

UUK Rail Industry Awards (UK)UK Rail Industry Training Trust (UK)UKDN Waterflow Ltd (UK)Ultimate Hearing Protection (UK)Unilathe Ltd (UK)Unipart Dorman (UK)United Springs Ltd (UK)Universal Heat Transfer Ltd (UK)

VValmont Stainton Ltd (UK)Variable Message Signs Ltd (UK)Visual UK Ltd (UK)Visul Systems (UK)Viztek Ltd (UK)Vogelsang Ltd (UK)Voith Industrial Services Ltd (UK)Voith Turbo Ltd (UK)Vossloh Cogifer (UK)Vossloh Fastening Systems (UK)Vulcanite Pty Ltd (UK)

WWabtec (UK)Wabtec Rail Limited (UK)WDS Component Parts Ltd (UK)Webro (UK)Weidmuller Ltd (UK)Welsh Government (UK)Werther International SpA (I)Westcode (UK) Ltd (UK)Whitmore Rail Ltd (UK)Wilcomatic Ltd (UK)Wireless CCTV (UK)WMG centre HVM Catapult (UK)Worlifts (UK)WRS Cable Ltd (UK)

YYork EMC Services (UK)

ZZEP UK Ltd (UK)Zephir SpA (I)ZF Services UK Ltd (UK)Zircon Software Ltd (UK)ZÖLLNER Signal GmbH (D)Zonegreen Ltd (UK)Zoppas Industries Heating (I)

Element TechnologiesZuken (UK)

The Railtex 2015 website features a complete list of exhibitors www.railtex.co.uk

List as at 1 March 2015.List includes reservations.


Big orders keep builders busy Railtex will provide a great platform for leading train builders serving the UK rail market, as well as an opportunity for visitors to learn more about some of their recent contracts.

The successful bidder to supply 65 Class 345 nine-car EMUs for Transport for London’s Crossrail project was Bombardier Transportation. The company is also to build 27 Class 387/2 four-car EMUs for Gatwick Express services and continues to

deliver new S Stock cars for London Underground’s Sub Surface lines.

Work continues on construction of a new train building factory at Newton Aycliffe in northeast England for Hitachi Rail Europe. The company has contracts to supply 866 cars for Class 800 and 801 trains for the Great Western and East Coast main lines under the Department for Transport’s Intercity Express Programme. It was also named as supplier of 70 AT200 EMUs for Abellio’s new ScotRail franchise.

And Siemens will soon start deliveries of 1,140 Class 700 Desiro City EMU cars for Thameslink services across London. The company has been selected to supply 30 five-car EMUs for South West Trains suburban services and is delivering new e320 high-speed trains for Eurostar.

Alstom Transport will have a strong presence at the show, while among first time exhibitors are successful Polish rolling stock manufacturer PESA and, with a significant combined stand presence, China CNR Corporation and its counterpart China CSR Corporation. The planned merger of the two Chinese state-owned companies was announced at the end of last year, a move that will create the world’s largest train builder.

Railtex provides a great opportunity to see the latest innovations in rolling stock subsystems, components and services. ABB UK will present its broad portfolio of products, systems and services for rolling stock, including traction transformers, converters and motors. Among low voltage products to protect and control electrical equipment in trains, ABB offers circuit breakers, contactors, connection devices and all types of electronic relays and timers for onboard applications. And ABB’s low voltage switchgear’s modular construction is ideally suited for reliable power

distribution.For powering vehicles,

the ABB portfolio includes traction transformers, converters, motors and many other components for applications ranging from freight locomotives and high-speed trains to suburban rail vehicles, metros and trams.

Two recent contracts worth USD40 million from Swiss train builder Stadler confirm the company’s global reach. These cover the supply of its newest traction converters with integrated onboard power supplies as well as roof-mounted traction transformers for vehicles destined for the US and four countries in Europe.

Siemens is manufacturing 1,140 Desiro City EMU cars for Thameslink services.

•RespondingtotightenedrequirementsunderEN45545-2forthefirebehaviouroftechnicalinsulationmaterialsinrailwayvehicles,ArmacellhasintroducedArmaflexRailSDtoprovidethefirsthighlyflexible,closed-cellinsulationmaterialforair-conditioningandrefrigerationequipmentthatmeetsthesestricterfireprotectionstandards.

Withlowsmokedevelopmentofvitalimportanceinallowingpassengersandstaffinrailwayvehiclestoescapeandberescuedquicklyandsafely,infutureonlytechnicalinsulationmaterialswithhazardlevelHL2maybeusedinmanytrains.

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•Over25years’experienceintheheattransferindustrywillbeonofferfromGDM Heat Transfer,exhibitingatRailtexforthefirsttime.Thecompanywillshowcaseitsrangeofheatexchangerproductsandservices,includingtheengineeringexpertiseandcapabilitiestoeithermanufactureorreconditionmultipleclassesofraftsetcoolers.Servicesincludereconditioning,testing,cleaning,repair,design,manufactureandconsultancy.

•MakingitsRailtexdebutwillbeJUMO Instrument Co,aleadingmanufacturerofmeasurementandcontrolsystems.Respondingtothepressurestowhichrailvehiclesaresubjected,suchasextremeloadsandhightemperatures,thecompanyprovidesproductsenablingsystemsandmechanicalcomponentstobeconstantlymonitored.Measurementtechnologiesincludepressuretransmittersfordrivetechnology,RTDtemperatureprobesforwheelsets,climatecontrol,wasteremovalandevenfireprevention.Amongproductsfeaturedwillbesurface-mountedthermostats,theMIDASS19Rpressuretransmitter,wheelsettemperatureprobesandscrew-inRTDtemperatureprobes.

•TheLPA GroupwillhaveastrongpresenceatRailtex,profilingitscapabilitiesasaleadingdesigner,manufacturerandsupplierofLED-basedlightingandelectronicandelectromechanicalcomponentsandsystems.GroupcompanyLPA Channel Electricisaspecialistdistributorofrelaysandcontactors,passengerinformationsystems,CCTVsystems,doorentryswitches,USBchargingsystems,circuitbreakers,mediumandhigh-voltageconnectors,andfansandmotors.LPA Excil ElectronicswillpresentLEDlightingwithlowlife-cyclecostsforrollingstockandinfrastructure,andLPA Connection Systemsprovidesspecialistdesignandmanufactureofrailvehicleinter-connectionsystems,auxiliarypoweranddistributionsystems,connectionboxesandshoresupplies.LPAhasrecentlylaunchedits10Gbit/sEthernetconnectorsovercopperforfuture-proofedtrainEthernetbackbones.

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BombardierTransportationsubsidiaryBTRoS – DerbyhasbeenbuildingandsupplyingBombardier’svehicleinteriors,electromechanicalassembliesandwiringharnessesformanyyears.Nowitscapabilitiesarebeingofferedtotherestoftherailandassociatedmanufacturingindustries.BTRoSisa‘onestopshop’build-to-printsupport

companyfornewbuild,refurbishmentandupgradeprogrammes,withbroadcapabilitiesinelectricalassemblies,harnessesandfabrication.Thecompany’snewbusinessdevelopmentmanagerMartynTurnerstates:“Railtex2015istheideallaunchplatformtodemonstratethefullcapabilityandtheadvantagesofBTRoS–Derby.”

BTRoS Railtex launchEAO will showcase its latest market-leading switching products, control panels and custom-engineered rail solutions. Visitors will be able to see the extended EAO Series 57 passenger door switch and indicator range, which is set to redefine the standard for passenger access. Representing the latest in technology and modern design, the door opening pushbuttons combine optical, tactile and acoustic features in a single product. EAO will also demonstrate the latest Multi-Tone Sound

Module which automatically adjusts its volume against ambient noise to provide a fully PRM TSI-compliant sounder. EAO works closely with regulatory authorities to ensure compliance with current and planned EN norms. In addition, the industry standard Series 04 pushbutton range has been extended to include cab pushbuttons with lower actuation force, suitable for frequently used functions such as door open and door close.

EAO innovations

EAO’s extended Series 57 passenger door switch and indicator range will be on show.

Kontron, specialist in Embedded Computer Technology (ECT), will present an expansion of its TRACe™ a family of operational computers for the transport market. Two new products will be shown, a gateway and a multi-vehicle bus (MVB) controller. Kontron developed the comprehensive TRACe line to provide proven, feature-rich building blocks and a ‘plug and play’ middleware that facilitates design flexibility addressing any train programme profile. The TRACe gateway and MVB controller both feature a rugged design that ensures virtually maintenance-free operation in harsh environments, and they are optimised for any rolling stock application. Kontron will also introduce the TRACe-HMID104, an EN50155-certified fanless operational panel display. This HMI is typically used to keep the driver informed about the status of train functions.

For each TRACe product Kontron offers a unique autonomous Health Management Service. This allows online access to comprehensive information on the status on each unit and provides an innovative way to control the real reliability and effectiveness of the whole installed base.

ECT innovations from Kontron

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Hepworth offers wiper upgradesWindshield wiper systems specialist Hepworth Rail International will be announcing a new range of wiper systems specifically designed for the locomotive, light rail vehicle and EMU/DMU markets. The firm says these are manufactured to the highest quality possible and designed to critical technical specifications to offer the best option for replacing pneumatic or older, less efficient systems. Small 50Nm motors are now available in 100 V, 72 V and the standard 24 V, eliminating the need for the costly maintenance associated with a DC/DC converter.

Also new will be a secondary motor which automatically engages in event of failure, so that disruption of functionality only lasts for seconds. Both a fully automated electrical back-up system and a mechanical back-up that disengages the motor to enable a manual operation will be on show.

On the same stand, the most recently established member of the B-Hepworth Group, fabricated and machined products supplier Hepworth Fabrications, will unveil its innovative Flat-Box creation. This has been designed to allow for complex assembly to take place whilst the box is in flat form, saving much time and difficulty, before being easily folded square with no requirement for tooling. Hepworth Fabrications’ customer base includes rolling stock and interior systems manufacturers and trackside components suppliers.

Brush Traction will be exhibiting as part of the Wabtec Group. Recently the company was awarded a contract to supply two MKIII enhanced type, two-axle battery-electric locomotive units to MTR, Hong Kong. To be used for operational interface works for a new extension on the West Island Line, they are due to be delivered in November 2016, joining existing locomotives also previously supplied by Brush Traction.

The Wabtec Group stand

will feature its capabilities as one of the UK’s leading railway engineering companies, undertaking the maintenance, overhaul, refurbishment, life extension and repair of railway rolling stock and associated components. Through the combined resources of Wabtec Rail Ltd, Wabtec Rail Scotland, Brush Traction and LH, it is able to provide a range of services that cover all aspects of railway rolling stock maintenance, overhaul and refurbishment.

Brush wins HK order


•Federal Mogul will present its Ferodo® and JURID® ranges of extremely high-grade organic and high temperature brake pads, LCC optimised organic blocks and sintered solutions for high-speed and high load rail applications. The company says that its pads feature excellent friction stability and high friction material flexibility which helps reduce the formation of hot spots on brake discs and improves the durability of both brake pads and brake discs. Applications span the entire rail market, from freight locomotives to light rail vehicles.

The Knorr-Bremse Rail UK stand will reflect and communicate major changes and the enhanced systems and services it brings to customers. UK operations have diversified and more than doubled in size since the last Railtex in 2013. Knorr-Bremse Rail UK now operates from four major facilities, with the capacity and capability to provide customers with a huge range of systems and services. In addition, the Knorr-Bremse global Rail Group has expanded, absorbing companies bringing new disciplines, and has developed ever newer technologies to support rail vehicle operations.

The main change to the UK business is the new

Knorr-Bremse RailServices, organisation, which offers maintenance, overhaul and modernisation services for UK and Ireland-based fleet owners and operators. It operates from two major facilities: Springburn near Glasgow and Wolverton near Milton Keynes, employing some 500 skilled people. Melksham is the HQ location and the source of all Knorr-Bremse Rail Group products and systems for the UK and Ireland, while its Burton-on-Trent facility is the specialist site for HVAC systems and support. Together, these two locations also employ some 500 people.

As well as communicating its systems and service proposition to customers, Knorr-Bremse will also profile

the technology of some of the new companies which have recently joined the Group, such as Powertech, supplier of auxiliary power supply systems to cover all on-board requirements from HVAC to restaurant car equipment.

Also explained will be newly developed systems, including iCOM real time diagnostic technology for pro-active management of rail vehicle operations and maintenance, saving down time and life-cycle costs.

Enhanced offer from Knorr-Bremse

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Knorr-Bremse RailServices undertakes vehicle maintenance, overhaul and modernisation organisation at two UK sites.

Rosehill to showcase level crossing productsLevel crossing systems by Rosehill Rail will form part of the On Track Display. The company says it is the only designer and manufacturer of solid rubber rail crossing systems in the UK, supplying rail authorities worldwide. Its crossing panels are made from 100% recycled tyre rubber without the need for unnecessary vulcanisation, and can be supplied in different grades for specific applications, including heavy and light road use, track access, pedestrian and agricultural.

Rosehill supplies two rubber level crossing systems. The Rosehill Road System (Connect) is designed particularly for heavy traffic and extreme situations. It can be employed at any road crossing, especially long crossings at an acute angle to the road, or as a track access point, and has enhanced approval from Network Rail allowing its use on crossings where the permitted road speed can reach 70 mph in certain applications.

Also on show will be the Rosehill Baseplated System for average sized crossings, complex crossovers, turnouts, tight curves and track access points. As well as for heavy rail use, the Baseplated System has been supplied to tram networks and city railways throughout the UK and Europe.

Regular Railtex exhibitor Schwihag will be focusing on its expanded UK manufacturing capabilities. In September 2012 parent company Schwihag NBT acquired the precision engineering and surface coating business of Ambagarth Engineering Ltd based in Doncaster, further increasing the capacity and skills base of the Schwihag businesses. Renamed Schwihag UK Ltd, the UK company is initially focusing its manufacturing capacity on fully supporting the UK activities of Schwihag AG, which currently has major contracts with Network Rail, London Underground and Irish Rail, and is a supplier to several turnout manufacturers in the UK.

Currently employing 25 people, the Doncaster

production and logistics site occupies 26,000 sq ft. Apart from consignment and logistics, it focuses on the CNC machining and molybdenum coating of cast iron rail baseplates and roller slide baseplates for turnouts. The site will also assemble the Schwihag Switch Blade Rolling Device, Modular Bearers and Hollow Steel Sleepers, and will allow Schwihag AG to expand the range of products it offers in the UK, with the introduction of rail fastening systems for timber, concrete and slab track systems. It is planned that the facility will manufacture the entire product range required in the UK and Ireland, as well as allowing Schwihag to continually increase its product portfolio.

Schwihag establishes UK presence


Sponsoring and supplying the track for the On Track Display at this year’s Railtex is Tata Steel. Recently the company has supplied more than 7,000 tonnes of rails in 108 metre lengths for the new Borders Railway between Tweedbank and Edinburgh, which is set

to open later this year. At Tata Steel’s Hayange plant in France a new heat treatment plant has been commissioned to produce Stress-Free long length, head-hardened rails. Already Stress-Free rail has been supplied for main line projects in Germany,

Mauritania and Vietnam, and the firm has secured contracts to supply heavy haul lines in South Africa and Brazil as well as being named preferred supplier of heat-treated rails for commuter lines in Paris.

Tata Steel equips new Scottish line

Secondary signalling systemTrack heating expertiseMore than 30 years’ experience of designing, supplying and installing conductor rail and point heating systems for main line, metro and tram systems are behind the products to be shown by Flexelec. The company has installed 750,000 metres of heating cables since 1986, including equipping 1,500 sets of points for Stockholm urban operator SL.

In the case of points, the switches are heated by means of a cable held in place by a composite strip. Guard rails and slides are heated with plates fitted in strings so that the distance between them can be adjusted to focus power at critical points. Flexelec also supplies onboard products such as heating mats for drivers’ cab floors and consoles and heating elements for coach vestibules, plus freeze protection products for couplers.

Link2 will outline its work with Network Rail, partners and the wider rail industry to develop the prototype COMPASS suite of products to provide a secondary signalling system during periods of failure of the primary system. This has pioneered the use of true COTS, commercial off the shelf equipment in CCS systems and has developed a suite of exciting new products and systems to improve performance across the signalling portfolio – all done using the Agile methodology and at a cost comparable to outside-industry developments.

Link2 has taken both the track-based train detection element of COMPASS and points detection and control to develop products that are safe, effective and easy to deploy across a wide area to remove staff from the trackside environment and improve train performance. The products – P1C-points and the Stingray train detection system – are in the advanced prototype stage and are being prepared for operational trials. They have been designed specifically with Network Rail’s Lifesaving Rules at their core.

The company has also taken

a significant step forward in its scientific analysis portfolio, adding to its Six Sigma, Lean and Innovative Requirements Capture and User-Story capabilities by becoming a UK approved Arena Discrete Simulation Software Partner. This allows Link2 to augment its process analysis capabilities with the facility to model, simulate and re-imagine business, technical processes and rail traffic movement for business case development, safety and operational decision making and technical requirements development.

Rail from ChinaRenown Railway Services willbeprovidingmoreinformationonitsjointventurewithChinesecompanyGenertecGeneralTechnology(Group)HoldingCoLtdtoprovidesteelrailtotheUKandEuropeanrailmarket.ThescopeofsupplyincludesUIC860,groovedrail,cranerailandrailaccessories.Thecompanyhasalsoopenedarailwelding/railgrindingtrainingfacilityatitsDoncastersite.

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•AmaroSignallingwillshowcaseitsmultidisciplinaryserviceatRailtex. Thefirmsaysthatwhileitisprobablybetterknownforitsexpertiseinturnkeysignallingdelivery,itoffersafullrangeofserviceswhichextendstopermanentwayandcivils. In2014itcementeditspositionintheUKmarketasoneoftheleadingsignallingproviders,anditwasrecognisedalongsideothercontractorswhentheIpswichChordschemewasnamedwinnerattheNetworkRailprojectawards.AmarosaysitsheadquartersinRochesterarenowfullyupandrunning,bringing

togetheritsoperationsanditssouthern-basedprojectteams. InEastAngliathecompanyhasmovedtoanew10,000sqftassemblyplantfor locationcasesandREBs,andinvestmentintrainingcontinuestoplayapartinincreasingtheresourcepoolforsignallingskills. ThefirmhasreceiveditsNetworkRailPrincipleContractorsLicenseand2015willseetheclose-outofitsNorth-SouthWalesproject,completionofafullplatformextensionupgradeontheUckfieldlineandcommencementofstagingworksforRedhill.

New from resin injection specialists Oxford Hydrotechnics will be pourable stabilisation resin for use in trackside locations to prevent the movement of loose bulk. The technique utilises a two component, polyurethane resin system that binds trackside ballast together,

inhibiting movement and preventing fly-off during train activity. The resin is poured directly onto the ballast to increase rigidity and create a weather-resistant buffer zone between the concrete slab track and the ballast.

The product can also be used to stabilise ballast during

under-track excavations thanks to the overall rigidity that it creates, and it has an adjustable reaction time, making it ideal for use in trackside locations that are subject to strict possession times.

Ballast stabilisation


SSL commissions modular signalling

February saw completion by Signalling Solutions Ltd (SSL) of its second modular signalling project following the successful conclusion of the Ely to Norwich pilot scheme. The Modular Signalling initiative was established to achieve significant reductions in the cost of re-signalling low density routes through the utilisation of innovative technology and a standardised “modular” approach to design and installation.

The East Notts Modular project is required to address the condition-led renewal of life-expired signalling between Nottingham and Grantham and Nottingham and Newark Castle, along with the closure of six signal boxes, transferring control to East Midlands Control Centre. In addition, the project will provide signalling EMI immunity required when the line is electrified. The signalling renewal is based around provision of the new Smartlock 400™ interlocking system. Included in SSL’s scope were associated power, telecommunications and civil engineering requirements.

SSL, which combines the signalling resources and products of Alstom Transport Information Solutions UK and Balfour Beatty Rail, is one of three companies participating in a major rationalisation of Network Rail’s signalling infrastructure, basing its offering on the well proven ICONIS™ traffic management system provided by parent company Alstom.

SiemenscontinuestofulfillmajorresignallingschemesforNetworkRail.Duringthe2014-15Christmas/NewYearperiod,projectteamsfromSiemensRailAutomationsuccessfullycommissionedsignallingworkforStageLoftheReadingStationAreaRedevelopmentprogramme.Representingthethirdoffourmajorcommissioningsfortheseven-yearproject,SiemenscommissionedanupgradetothreeTrackguardWestlockinterlockingsystemsandbroughttwonewsignalgantriesintoservice.Followingamajor

blockade,Siemens’deliveryteamalsohandedbackthelowlevelstationatLondonBridgeon5January.Thecommissioningtookplacefrommidnighton20Decemberandmarkedanimportantchapterinthestation’sdevelopment,withtheintroductionofthelasttwoofsixnewterminalplatforms.Theprojectwaschallengingnotonlyintermsoftheresignallingwork–itentailedthetransferofcontroltoNetworkRail’snewRailOperatingCentreatThreeBridges,aswellascompletionsignificanttrackandstationworks.

Completingthetrioofmajorworks,commissioningoftheWatfordAreaResignallingprojectwassafelyandsuccessfullycompletedontimeon29December.CoveringtheresignallingoftheWatfordJunctionandKingsLangleyinterlockingareas,aswellastherelocationofcontroltoWembleyMainlineSignallingControlCentre,thistechnicallychallengingprojectfeaturedanumberofcomplexinterfacesandhasnowseen17majortrackremodellingstagescompletedinjust11months.

Siemens completes more schemes

SIGNALLING

•RecentinitiativesbyFT Transformers,whichspecialisesintransformersforsignallingapplications,includethefirm’sresponsefromNetworkRail’sInnovationTeamtodesignandbuildatransformerwithzeroinrushtosolveproblemswiththeoldlegacytransformers.Italsodecidedtotackletheproblemofshockbydevelopingacoatingthatgavegoodinsulationpropertiesaswellasofferingarobustfinishanddurablelife-cycle,ensuringthattheproductwouldfitnewandoldlegacysitesforeaseofswappingoutequipment.OverthelasttwoyearsFTTransformerssaysithasspentinexcessof£90,000developingtransformersandrectifierswithzeroinrushandaprotectivecoatingcertifiedbyERATechnology,givingprotectionupto20kV,thefirstofitskindontherailway.

•Theaward-winningLimpetfixingsystemforNotToBeMovedsignswillbeamongproductsonshowbyMC Electronics.Thecompanyhasover35years’experienceofdesigning,manufacturingandsupplyingtherailwayindustrywithinnovativesafetyproductsrangingfromsignagetowarningsystems.Themajorityofthesearebespoke,producedatMCElectronics’ownUKmanufacturingfacilitiesandadaptedandenhancedtosuittherequiredapplication.AmongclientsareNetworkRail,LondonUnderground,Eurostar,TOCsandleadingtrainbuildersandmaintainers.

•UsefullifeextensionofoldersignallingequipmentwillbeonofferfromPark Signalling.Thecompanyrespondstosituationswherethereliabilityandperformanceoftheequipmentdeteriorates,OEMstendtofocusonnewproductsanduserstaffproficiencyisoftendiminished.Compoundingthissituation,partsbecomedifficulttoobtainorobsoleteandtechnicaldrawingsandinformationislost.

Safeguarding signalling power

Advanced intelligent monitoring equipment designed to safeguard signalling systems will be on show on the Bender UK stand, responding to a Network Rail resource issue which Bender UK helped to solve in collaboration with The Giffen Group.

Visitors will be able to learn about Bender’s innovative installation service, which enables clients purchasing its Rail Signalling RS3 technology to have it installed, tested and commissioned in a cost-effective way. The RS3 integrated insulation monitoring and earth fault location system is used extensively by Network Rail, with more than 400 devices protecting railway signalling electrical systems and equipment in relay rooms and lineside locations. Crucially, the RS3 system developed for Network Rail enables the operations team to identify issues before they become critical and plan maintenance to avoid system faults and unplanned shutdowns.


Schneider Electric to unveil power supplyRailtex visitors will be able to have a sneak preview of Schneider Electric’s new Principal Supply Point, launching later this year. This offers signalling supplies of up to 20 kVA at a fraction of the cost of a conventional principle supply point in a REB type building or ISO container.

The company says this will incorporate a number of unique features. Greater flexibility in positioning will significantly reduce costs. It offers alternatives of single-phase and three-phase incoming and outgoing signalling supplies, and provides one, two or three secure signalling power supplies up to 650 V AC. Power supply is DNO with changeover to standby/mobile generator, UPS with integral bypass switching, automatic UPS and signalling transformers. There is a standard ten minute reserve supply, with longer autonomy with additional batteries in a second location case.

The internal environment is managed to ensure normal operation under extreme climate conditions, and local display and remote monitoring via an integral RTU of essential aspects including alarms, faults and power consumption and quality can provide continuous surveillance and early indication changes. And maintenance time is reduced by design, for example by the use of a rack-mounted UPS.

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Pilz continues PLC level crossing workFeatured on the Pilz stand will be its SIL 3 certified safety programmable logic controller (PLC) system PSS 4000-R, which has been made compliant with all relevant rail standards (EN 501XX) for communication, signalling, processing and rolling stock. It is SIL 4 capable when used in the correct architecture and has been used as such by Thales in Germany. This safety PLC system has been adopted in Europe to replace ageing rail relay-based systems at level crossings and in other signalling projects.

Standard PLC technology has been widely used in the machine and process industries for decades, and the PSS 4000-R is a more recent example of a PLC which has been ruggedised and independently certified to suit the environmental aspects of trackside and rolling stock applications – including temperature, vibration, shock, humidity and electromagnetic interference. Pilz says the benefits realised using PLC technology in signalling include hardware and project cost-savings, reduced footprint and attendant, sustainability, reduced system development time and risk, re-usability of locked/certified software (instead of hardwired logic expressed in Network Rail standard diagrams), and simplified testing.

Network Rail also faces a huge challenge to increase safety at over 400 level crossings during CP5, but at the same time drive down the costs presented by relay-based systems. Pilz will outline how it has been actively collaborating with Network Rail’s Signalling Innovations Group and various signalling integrators to get safety PLCs accepted at level crossings and potentially other relay-based interlockings.

Trackside powerDMS technologies will feature Red Flash trackside back-up battery power supplies for signalling applications such as level crossings, point end switching and axle counting. With its highly qualified design team, DMS technologies says it can produce battery packs either to suit specific power requirements or to fit particular shapes such as within a frame or canopy. Other projects have included powering security cameras using photovoltaic panels for recharging.

Exhibiting alongside the company will be Duvine Ltd, which specialises in providing AC and DC power for both infrastructure and onboard applications. A full range of approved BR1875 chargers and axle counting systems is available.

Zonegreen targets safety RailsafetyspecialistZonegreenisexpandingitsproductrangetoimprovesafetyandworkingconditionsfordriversandshuntersinraildepots.AndtobeexhibitedforthefirsttimeatRailtexisthePointConverterdevelopedtoautomatethetraditionalmanualpointleversthatarestillusedinmanydepots.AccordingtofigurescompiledbytheRailSafetyand

StandardsBoard,injuriestodriversandshuntersaccountforalmostonethirdofallaccidentsinrailyardsanddepots,with68%oftheseresultinginmajorinjuries.Operatingmanualpointsalsohasoccupationalhealthrisks,increasingthelikelihoodoflastingdamagetotheback,shouldersorneck.Zonegreen’sPointConverterattachesdirectlytothe

handpointmechanismandmovestheswitchwithahydraulicactuator.Multipleunitscanbelinkedandoperatedfromadistance,usingaremotehandsetthatenablespredefinedroutestobeprogrammedinadvance.Switchpositioncanthenbemovedautomatically,allowingatraintoreachitsdesiredlocationwithoutphysicalinterventionandexertion.

Zonegreen’s Point Converter installed in a depot yard.


TEW demosNow part of the Pittsburg-based LB Foster Company, TEW Group will have a variety of short on-stand demonstrations presenting the wide ranging projects and products it delivers. These include Control & Display systems for signalling, mimic panels and overview screens, DOO CCTV systems and workstations for the new ROC control centres. TEW is also now actively involved in the production and delivery of REBs and location cases from its Nottingham base.

In addition, TEW has been very active in product development and has given the rail industry safety and security innovations such as the LIDAR detection system, covert and overt security systems, bridge strike detection and a whole range of remote condition monitoring systems for rail infrastructure.

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TEW Group supplies a wide range of signalling and safety products and services.

Unipart Dorman LEDsUnipart Dorman says the exhibition will provide an ideal platform to introduce exciting additions to its Lightweight Signalling range. These products have been designed in collaboration with Network Rail to meet the changing needs of the industry and are recognised as the latest generation in railway signalling. The range includes the Integrated Lightweight Signal (iLS) and the CLS LITE, both of which are ideally suited to electrified areas and have been used extensively by Network Rail and major signalling contractors on the latest modular and SSI signalling schemes.

The company says it is the UK’s leading manufacturer of LED rail safety and signalling products, with extensive ranges across the UK and around the world. It was responsible for pioneering the use of LEDs on the UK infrastructure and has designed and supplied over 100,000 LED modules for use in railway applications.

Unipart Dorman has pioneered the use of LEDs.

FLI piling innovationsFLI Structures, a member of The Haley Group, will present its recently launched Single-Pile LOC platform interface product which complements its existing range. This saves up to 75% on foundations materials compared to existing FLI designs, which already offer savings to traditional solutions. By reducing the number of foundations, there is less on-site installation work needed, fewer materials and more importantly less time required overall. There is also less risk of a clash with existing services or obstructions. Double and triple LOC solutions are available using similar technology. The product design has been Form 003 approved, and is currently

in use on Network Rail’s infrastructure in the Redditch area.

FLI Structures has also announced that its patented Flexi-Pile Cap has now been Form 1 approved by Network Rail for use in its electrification programme. This is designed to overcome on-site issues when 610 driven piles hit refusal or where mounting bosses fail during installation. The Flexi-Pile Cap will help improve the installation productivity rate of driven 610 piles at site locations where hard ground causes a pile to refuse and where the pile is out of position rotationally. With the Flexi-Pile Cap solution, installers can save time at refused pile locations by using the cap as an efficient remedial solution to provide an interface with the OLE structure.

RRV accessThe Universal Track Access System (UTAS) is the latest addition to TPA Portable Roadways’ range of portable access equipment. With a rapid installation time, this new rail track access system provides an all-round solution to the on-/off-tracking of RRVs. Approved by Network Rail, the patented UTAS avoids damage to equipment, has a 50 tonne load bearing rating and provides total rail head protection.

Two other products will be featured. The Network Rail-approved Lightweight Foam Track Access System is also intended for on-/off-tracking RRVs. The crossing or access point is made from two-metre foam sections each weighing under 25 kg, so they can be easily hand-carried into position. Only simple site preparation is required. Also Network Rail-approved is tapSTRAIL®, a further addition to TPA’s range for temporary crossings on project work. This consists of 90cm panels which are quick to install and are independent of sleeper spacing.


•Awiderangeofproductsrangingfrompermanentwaydrainagesystems,signallingandpowerinstallationsystemstoGRPproductsandgeotextiles/geocompositeswillbeshowcasedbyAqua Fabrications.AmongprojectstowhichthecompanyhasrecentlycontributedarethreeinScotland:theAirdrietoBathgateraillink,thePaisleyCorridorImprovementsschemeandtheBordersRailway,duetoreopenlaterthisyear.

•AspartoftheOn-TrackDisplay,BCM GRC Ltdwillpresentcost-effectiveandlightweightglassfibrereinforcedconcrete(GRC)elevatedcabletroughingandballastboards.ThetroughingsystemnowincorporatesBCM’suniquecoverfastenerandstainlesssteelconnector,enhancingsecurityandeaseofinstallation.Lightweight

GRCballastboardsweighingjust18kgwillalsobeondisplayandarequicklybecomingtheinstallers’favouritethankstotheireaseofinstallationandrobustnature.

•TheBellaViaoutdoorfurniturerangewillbeoneoftheproductsondisplaybyErlau.EastMidlandsTrainspurchasedthelatestBellaViabasicpagwoodbencheswitharmrestsforwaitingareasatNottinghamstationaspartofanongoingimprovementprogrammecarriedoutbyEMTandBowmer&Kirkland.Thebenchescombineinnovativetrapezoideleganceandopticalattractivenesswithabolddistinctivestyle.Pagwoodoffersanumberofadvantages,renderingbenchescrack-proof,resistanttochemicalsandneedingminimalmaintenance.

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New steelwork clampNew from Lindapter International, inventor of the Girder Clamp and Hollo-Bolt, is the Type AAF steelwork clamp for connecting steel sections, offering adjustability, anti-corrosion protection and high load capacities, even in low temperature environments. The product is the latest addition to Lindapter’s High Slip Resistance (HSR) family of clamps designed for high load requirements including frictional, tensile and

combined load applications. It features an innovative two-part design that self-adjusts to suit a range of flange thicknesses, allowing contractors to use a single product type for multiple connection requirements. Typical applications include securing steel framed roofs, heavy pipe supports, mechanical handling equipment and bridge strengthening apparatus. Load capacities have been

independently verified by TÜV Nord.

Compared to conventional methods such as drilling or welding, the Type AAF can be installed in minutes without the need for hot work permits, reducing construction time and labour costs. Direct Tension Indicators (DTIs) can be used to ensure the correct tension is applied to the fasteners. The Type AAF is available in sizes M12 and M16.

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FP McCann partners KeylineFP McCannwillbejointlyexhibitingwithnewrailtradingpartnerKeylineattheRailAllianceHub.Inplacesince1January2015,thetradingagreementbetweenthetwocompaniesensuresawiderangeofprecastconcreterailproductsisavailablefromstockona‘nextday’basisfromdesignatedKeylinedepots.RailprovidersalsohaveaccesstoFPMcCann’sin-housedesignandtechnicalsupportteamsandin-depthproductknowledgefromjointnationalsalescoverage.AlreadybothmajorsupplierstoNetworkRailand

LondonUnderground,withover60differenttypesof‘C’typecableprotectiontroughsinbothconcreteandGRPandstandardprecastconcreteplatformcopings,McCannandKeylinearejointlytakingtheopportunitytopromotetheirnewrangeofplatformandtracksidecomponents.Theseincludedualcoper/edgewarningpavings–singleprecastconcreteunitswithintegralcolouredtactilesections.Otherrailengineeringproductsondisplaywillinclude

modularprecastconcreteplatformtables,oversailblocks,ballastboards,concreteheadwalls,Terramreinforcementmembraneandtheinnovativeconcretecanvassystemusedtolineandstabilisewatercourseembankments.

Liniar plastic pilingDerbyshire-basedLiniarwillbeexplainingthebenefitsfortherailmarketinusingitsplasticpilingproductsinplaceofmoretraditionalmaterials.SalesDirectorMarkSimsexplains:“Ourproductrangeispilingandretainingsystems;butinourcasetheyareplastic,lead-freeandfullyrecycled.Theyareagreatalternativematerialtypetothosetraditionallyusedonthedevelopmentofrailwayinfrastructure.Theyarelightweightandeasytouse,robustintheirconstructionandinapplication.Movementalongthetracksidetotheirfinaldestinationiseasierthanforproductssuchasconcreteandsteel;manualhandlingcanbeusedin

placeofmechanicalhandlingwiththebenefitstocostandmostimportantlytheaccessibilitythatthisbrings.Healthandsafetyconcernsarealsosignificantlyreducedandthereislessriskwhiletheproductisbeingworkedon.”Thecompanysaysits

pilingandretainingsystemscanbeusedforawidevarietyofapplications.Aswellasforballastretentionandprotectionagainstbankerosion,theyarealsopurpose-designedfortrenchshoringandtoprovidelongtermfloodprotection.Tracksiderefuges,traditionallyconstructedusingaconcretekingpostsystem,canbeconstructedandinstalledusingLiniar’s‘log-pile’system.

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Platform safety boost Platform 4 at London’s Elephant & Castle station has received a new fibreglass Dura Platform passenger walkway deck system, drastically improving the passenger experience and improving safety by reducing stepping distances from platform to train. The Dura Platform system will be featured by Dura Composites at Railtex along with other company products.

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& Castle followed the successful installation of a similar composite fibreglass platform system at Tulse Hill, south London, in 2013. A number of technical innovations were made for Elephant & Castle to drive further efficiencies throughout the supply chain, most notably during installation. Aiding Dura here was the company’s long-time installation partner, Hammond (ECS), which was the principal contractor to Network Rail.

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New cable route products from AndertonNew products have been added to the Anderton Concrete portfolio – Anderlite, Anderlite 500, Ander-Clip and Ander-Fin will all be on show.

Anderlite is a revolutionary lightweight cementitious cable route system which not only reduces the weight of traditional methods of containment but also uses up to 35% recycled material. Another development is Anderlite 500 which further reduces weight by offering all straight C/1 trough and lids in 500 mm lengths. Both Anderlite and Anderlite 500 have full Network Rail

approval.The company now offers

two pioneering cable theft deterrents, both patented: Ander-Clip; and Ander-Fin. Ander-Clip is designed to prevent the unauthorised removal of trough lids by securing each lid to each trough by two trough clips and a lid bracket. Ander-Fin utilises a pre-formed slot in the base of the troughing unit from which cable ties/clips can be attached to the fin and secured at regular intervals within the cable route. This makes quick removal of large lengths of cable virtually impossible.

Kwik-Step launches modular platformsA range of robust and lightweight GRP modular platforms has been introduced by Kwik-Step, complementing the existing modular stairways found at over 700 sites across the rail network. The new platforms can typically be installed to provide a refuge at locations lacking any place of safety due to degraded embankments or minimal cess, or at Red Zones where track inspectors and work teams need to operate without a line closure or blockade. Kwik-Step says its modular refuges can be

installed at the required intervals and distance from the running line to provide a continuous place of safety.

The platforms are supplied flat-packed and all share the same modular design format, with a range of leg lengths to suit different embankments and ground conditions. With minimal groundwork the platforms can easily be installed by a small team within a single shift.

Examples of the GRP refuge and lookout post will be on display, as well as a section of modular stairway.

Polydeck LtdwilloutlineitspositionastheUK’sleadingmanufacturerandsupplierofglass-fibreanti-slippanels,DDA-compliantnosings,stairtreadsandtactilestotheUKrailindustry.Overthelast25years,thecompany’sproductshavebeenspecifiedbyNetworkRailforuseonover200stationplatforms,footbridges,stairwaysandentranceconcourses.ItsdisplayonStandN51willfeatureitsload-bearinganti-slippanelsandtreads.

OnshowbyViztekwillbeaninnovativesurface-mountedtactilesystemthecompanyhasworkedhandinhandwithNetworkRailtodevelop,plusitssurface-mountedtactilepavingsystemthatitsaysfarexceedsallothersonmanyfronts.Thepavingsystemisabrightyellowresinbondedtactilethatcanalsoserveastheplatformedgewarningline.Witha25-yeardesignlife,ithashighanti-slipqualitiesandcanbeinstalledatarateofupto80linearmetresinfourhours.AswellasviewingViztek’sproducts,standvisitorswillbeabletotakepartinaprizedrawtowinhighstreetshoppingvouchers.

Specialists in the design, manufacture and installation of bridges and gantries, Nusteel Structures has equipped numerous sites on the UK rail and road networks. Products include Access for All bridges and conventional footbridges, including installations with anti-vandal and anti-access measures such as solid cladding and mesh canopies. Nusteel supplied this footbridge at Wye station on the Southeastern network in Kent.

Aluminium access equipment specialist ALTEC will be presenting products targeting the rail vehicle maintenance market. Its range includes mobile towers and facade scaffolds, welded working platforms and dock structures for depots, as well as standard products such as platform stairs. The company has supplied special mobile side access platforms for SBB in Switzerland and portal roof access platforms for DB Deutsche Bahn. This roof level aluminium access equipment was supplied by ALTEC to DB in Germany.


Arrow aims at train cleanlinessArrow Solutions want to improve their cleanliness ratings to make their toughest cleaning problems known to its experts. It says it will assess every challenge free of charge and provide an alternative way of solving the problem.

The company cites the latest National Rail Passenger Survey, which reveals that TOCs still have significant improvements to make before fulfilling passengers’ expectations. On a national scale, cleanliness satisfaction levels have remained stagnant over the last year, with 9% of passengers dissatisfied and 17% indifferent. With inside cleanliness, 10% of passengers are dissatisfied, while 8% believe exterior cleanliness of trains is poor.

Among products to be featured at Railtex will be Oxalwash, a thickened exterior cleaner for removing rust, iron deposits and brake dust, some of the most stubborn residues found on trains. The company also provides other exterior washing products, including daily use cleaners, degreasers, and rust and scale removers, plus interior cleaning products that remove ingrained residues as well as sanitising surfaces and masking odours.

BMT reliability focusExperts from BMT Reliability Consultants will be ready to discuss how performance and cost-effectiveness can be improved using risk-based techniques. Deploying a range of complementary tools, techniques, services and support processes applied to railway equipment, systems and infrastructure, BMT will explain how it delivers quantifiable improvements to its clients’ business performance in terms of reduced risk and improved availability, safety and cost-effectiveness.

The company has worked at all levels in the rail industry alongside both TOCs and ROSCOs in the UK and abroad for over 20 years. Its depth of knowledge and experience in the sector includes writing both the original UK National Fleet Reliability Improvement Programme (N-FRIP), the Twenty Point Plan Document (CR/TP1203) for the Department for Transport and the Association of Train Operating Companies, continuing to support the latter until Issue 2.

Through asset optimisation, BMT assists clients in developing optimal solutions by analysing designs – focusing on improving reliability and availability. It delivers maintenance optimisation by developing the most cost-effective and worthwhile preventive maintenance regime for rolling stock and associated equipment using an approach utilising knowledge and expertise gained in other industries and in particular Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM), a methodology originally developed in the aerospace industry. Using this approach, BMT has achieved significant improvements in reliability performance, with a 30% reduction in preventive maintenance workload for one fleet of electric locomotives.

Fuelcare hails success of fuel detergentFuelcarewillhighlightthesuccessfulintroductiontotheUKrailmarketofEcoClean™HSDIfueldetergent.WorkingwithlaunchpartnerSouthernRailwayanditsClass171DMUfleet,thecompanysaystheproductdeliverskeybenefitsinfuelstabilityandcombustionpreservation.Usedtopreservefuelqualitybothinstorageandcombustion,EcoClean™HSDIhelpstokeepenginescleanandinoptimalconditionforfueleconomy,emissions,powerandacceleration.SouthernRailwayused

theproductfor18monthspriortoitslaunch,alongwithFuelcare’sconsultancyandfueltestingservicesaswellasKATHON™FP1.5FuelBiocide.“Fuelcare’s

guidancewithSouthern’sfuelisinvaluable.The171fleethasseenaperformanceimprovementfromusingEcoCleanandKATHONFP1.5,”saidAdamGrainger,FleetImprovementEngineer,SouthernRailway,Class171TurbostarFleet.Initialtrialsperformedin

conjunctionwithInterfleetTechnologyfounda3.6%fueleconomyperformancebenefitfromtheuseofEcoClean™HSDI,aswellasimprovedinjectorandfiltercleanliness.AsidefromrolloutacrossSouthernRailway’sdieseldepots,thenewproductisbeingevaluatedinbothdynamometerandfieldtrialsin2015withfourUKTOCs.

Fleet maintenanceTaking part in Railtex for the first time will be DB Heavy Maintenance. This subsidiary of Germany’s national railway company offers a complete range of fleet maintenance services, including periodic overhauls, accident repairs, component refurbishment and redesign of an entire fleet. Among its existing customers are train operators, leasing companies and manufacturers of rolling stock and rail vehicle components.

In addition, the company offers rolling stock service and support during operations, refurbishment of all components and material procurement for all maintenance levels. In parallel, it says it can develop a concept for the material flow throughout the entire fleet life-cycle, from initial build-up and obsolescence management, through to final decommissioning and scrapping.

The 12 DB Heavy Maintenance workshops and sites in Germany are equipped with a modern technical infrastructure and employ around 8,400 highly skilled and qualified staff. The company claims the large number of maintenance projects completed for companies within the Deutsche Bahn Group and other clients make its capabilities unique.

DB Heavy Maintenance capabilities include overhauls of major components and subsystems such as wheelsets and bogies.

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The Censol stand will feature its Absorbent and Wipe Stations, designed to contain environmentally responsible low lint wiping rolls and wet wipes for critical wiping applications, helping depot and workshop staff and sub-contractors to comply with the current legislation and ISO 14001. The highly visible units can be located at strategically sited points of use and in areas where spills are most likely to occur. Censol says it takes care of stock replenishment and clients only pay for products used.

DK Rewinds will promote its “one-stop” repair shop facility for all types of DC and AC traction motors. The Smethwick-based firm also undertakes repairs to traction alternators and auxiliary equipment, and provides reverse engineering and design services, and high precision parts manufacturing, as well as supplying EMD replacement parts. A recent significant contract was to rewind 600 traction armatures for London Underground, fitting them with new commutators.

A range of smart, safety-conscious access equipment for rolling stock maintenance will be featured by Semmco. Well known within the industry as a UK leader for quality in its field, the company will present new concepts in access equipment, including windscreen wiper platforms, pit boards with safety railings, safety gates and safe pit access, door bar solutions, lightweight, multi-height front access, and fixed and variable height side access. The product offering will also include roof access, small hop-up steps, working platforms, and depot gantry and fixed working systems.

Side access unit supplied by Semmco.

Houghton awarded RISASElectro-mechanical engineering specialist Houghton International has recently been awarded Rail Industry Supplier Approval Scheme (RISAS) certification for its range of AC and DC traction motor and motor alternator (MA) set repair and overhaul services.

Michael Mitten, CEO of Houghton International, commented: “To gain the award demonstrates our ongoing commitment to delivering maintenance and overhaul services to the highest standard through our robust quality management processes and our culture of continuous improvement to achieve world class standards in electro-mechanical engineering. Not only will this accreditation provide customers with the reassurance that the services

we deliver are of the highest quality but also it will save them time and money by providing a reliable and independent assessment of our capabilities.”

The prestigious accreditation, awarded following assessment by SGS Correll Rail, covers multiple product groups including: AC and DC traction motors, motor alternators (MA sets), transformers and inductor coils, gearboxes and oil pumps. Following significant investment in new facilities, including silicone and epoxy VPI plants, Houghton International is set up to deliver an end-to-end service including consultancy, analysis, repair, test and impregnation of traction motors, MA sets, HST alternators, DC line inductors and other auxiliary equipment.

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RVEL overhaul skillsExpertise in the overhaul of infrastructure, freight and passenger vehicles, allowing the railway to enhance and extend the life of rolling stock assets, will be showcased by Railway Vehicle Engineering Limited (RVEL). The firm says its extensive and well-equipped Derby workshops can also undertake bespoke re-engineering projects, vehicle repaints and even rolling stock re-powering using NRE N-Viromotive technology.

In November 2014 RVEL secured RISAS certification, confirming its engineering capabilities for running gear, electric traction equipment and transmissions. Last year it also commissioned a new paint shop at its Derby site. Among recent customers are Direct Rail Services, East Midlands Trains, Eurostar, First Great Western, Hitachi, Network Rail and Porterbrook.

Ultra73 electro-diesel locomotive re-engineered by RVEL.

Investment boosts Rowe Hankins productivityThe production department of specialist distributor and manufacturer of electro-mechanical components Rowe Hankins has boosted its productivity by 20% after a substantial investment by the Bury-based company. At Railtex the company’s focus will be on its Intelligent Wheel Flange Lubrication (iWFL) system and the Rowe Hankins Ltd (RHC)

Service Centre team, which maintains and repairs electro-mechanical equipment, helping to extend the life of safety critical vehicle components and reduce maintenance costs.

Following the recent refurbishment and extension to the factory and workshops, RHC can handle projects of increasing size, number and a wider variety of products.

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Working jack on Mechan standSheffield-based Mechan will be exhibiting the first ever working version of its flagship lifting jack to be seen outside a rail depot. The lifting and handling specialist will showcase a full size, fully operational jack, complete with the firm’s patented Megalink controller.

Visitors will also be able to find out more about the European innovations supplied to the UK and Ireland by Mechan, including Sogema wheel lathes and the WheelPro system from Visiona. The firm will be joined by representatives from electric shunter specialists Zwiehoff, Blaschke exhaust

extraction systems and the manufacturers of the Calipri wheel measuring device, NextSense, with one of the handheld gauges available to view.

Mechan secured a hat trick of contracts to support the Department for Transport’s flagship Intercity Express Programme (IEP), supplying lifting and handling products to three sites. Working with main contractor VolkerFitzpatrick, Mechan has installed a set of 40 lifting jacks and a bogie drop with two bridges at North Pole depot in west London, which is being readied for the

introduction of the new trains. The firm has also developed two standard equipment drops for delivery to the new Stoke Gifford depot near Bristol.

More recently, Mechan signed a contract for two traversers at Hitachi Rail Europe’s Newton Aycliffe facility.

Wilcomatic Rail Division willshowcaseitsrecentlylaunchedcomprehensiverangeofdepotequipment,includingCET(controlledemissiontoilet)waterreplenishing,refuelling,oils,coolantsandscreenwashsystems.Thisrunsalongsideitsworldwideandestablishedrangeofspecialistwashequipmentfortrains,tramsandmonorails.WilcomaticistheofficialUKdistributorofthe

GermanVogelsangCETsystem,alreadyoneofthemostreliableandcommonlyfoundproductsinrailwaydepotsinmainlandEurope,whilefuellingandoiltransfersystemsrangefromsimplemobileunitstolargemulti-stationcomplexdeliverysystemswithlargestoragetanks,ensuringfastservicingturnaroundtimes.Thefirmwillbeprovidingthelatestinformation

onitsspecialistwashequipmentforrailvehicles,trams,monorailsandAPM(automaticpeoplemover)systems.ThestandwillalsofeaturenewskirtandeavesbrushesdevelopedbyWilcomaticandOttoChristforbidirectionalwashplants.WilcomaticRailDivisiontoldRailtexthatitsstrategyistoselectkeyturnkeyprovidersofrailsystemsandworkwiththemtoprovidetailor-madesystemsthroughouttheworld. Enhanced passenger counting

NewproductsonshowbyAcorelincludethefirm’snew3Dvideocounterwhichrecordsinrealtimethenumberofpeopleboardingandleavingavehicle.Nowapprovedaftertestinginseveralsuccessfulpilotinstallations,thetechnologyissaidtoprovideover98%accuracy.Acorelsaysitismorethan90%busstopperfect,offersbidirectionalcounting,passengertrackinginadefinedarea,vehicleloadestimationinrealtimeandvideorecording.ThisyearseesAcorelmarking25yearsofprovidingthe

world’spassengertransportmarketwiththelatestandawardwinningautomaticpassengercountingsystems.Itsproductportfolioincorporatesarangeofinfra-redandstereoscopiccamera-basedtechnologiestodeliverreal-timeoccupancyreportstotransportoperators.Followingthelaunchofstereoscopic-basedsolutions,Acorelsaysaccuracyhasreachednewheights,withoperatorsexperiencingindependentlyvalidatedfiguresofover99%,with100%accuracyonover90%ofoccasions.

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Set of 44 lifting jacks supplied and installed by Mechan.

Wilcomatic train wash plant installed in Northern Ireland.

Commend redesigns information pointThe SR1202 Interactive Information Point will be exhibited on the Commend UK stand. With a completely redesigned casing that is easier to fit and maintain, the SR1202 is also IP-enabled, allowing simplified installation and remote maintenance access. Its 15” interactive touch screen is optimised for displaying mobile websites and it is available with either Linux or Windows operating systems. A separate speech unit provides Commend’s clear IoIP® speech quality and DSP allows attenuation of background noises so the SR1202 can be used in areas with high ambient noise levels. A camera unit can be fitted, so either two-way or one-way video can be displayed at the control end.

Commend has recently contributed to the £895 million regeneration of Reading station. On behalf of turnkey contractor Fourway Communication, it supplied communications systems that included fully integrated emergency voice communications, induction loops, general security video intercoms and lift communications systems. It also supplied its COMOPC server as the central connection between the intercom system and the building management system.


New router from ACKSYSACKSYS will introduce its new RailBox, an 802.11n and 802.11ac wireless router designed for railway and light rail applications. It enables operators to improve mobile communications in motion between train and trackside and to develop a wide range of new in-vehicle networking services such as wireless Internet access, Voice over IP (VoIP), passenger Wi-Fi services, streaming video surveillance and smart vehicle diagnostic/maintenance.

Different configurations allow the RailBox to operate as an access point, hotspot, Ethernet bridge, repeater or Mesh gateway, and to operate simultaneously two separate networks (2 WiFi networks or 1 WiFi network + 1 cellular network) without

sacrificing speed and while offering seamless connectivity. Its WiFi and 4G LTE functions ensure high-speed data transfers in real time. Based on the multi-stream MIMO technology, it provides an extended coverage, a higher data throughput and an increased radio link reliability. RailBox offers roaming under 30 ms and thus ensures a continuous transmission of critical data even in motion. RailBox also has a GPS function and a multi-operator cellular router for a permanent coverage.

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The new RailBox wireless router for railway and light rail

applications from ACKSYS.

DAC will demonstrate its Network Rail-approved trackside GSM/GSM-R telephones, as well as exhibiting weatherproof and vandal-resistant telephones. The company can now supply handset telephones to customers who require a reliable communications terminal in an area where no current infrastructure exists. The true standalone device is offered with various power options, including battery, solar panel and mains power pack.

Alongside the GSM

telephone, DAC has continued development of its standalone GSM-R user-worked crossing telephone, which has now been fully approved. Additionally, DAC believes it is the only company in the UK to have successfully deployed its solution at live crossings on Networks Rail’s infrastructure, with installations both in the Highlands of Scotland and in East Anglia. DAC will also feature its Tuff handset, a rugged replacement for damaged or obsolescent PIS driver and guard handsets.

Trackside phones from DAC

DAC’s GSM telephone.

GAI-Tronics shows comms innovationsAdvanced communications systems will be on show by GAI-Tronics. With IP technology in use at

stations for many years, TOCs have recognised the value of a converged network for CCTV and GAI-Tronics Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) based voice solutions for passenger help points. The company says Network Rail is currently trialling SIP-based Signal Post Telephones (SPTs) on the Edinburgh Glasgow Improvement Programme, where it has deployed a high availability IP network enabling it to consider VoIP for lineside telecoms.

For areas where there is no fixed network, GSM-R phones may be the perfect

solution, with the option of battery power backup and solar power. GAI-Tronics says its Titan GSM-R phones have a truly modular design, making installation cost-effective.

Both IP phones and GSM-R phones can be polled in real time. To manage possibly thousands of assets in the field, GAI-Tronics will be showing MICA, an asset management system which will respond to alarms and present them in a meaningful way, allowing control rooms and maintenance teams to respond to the data effectively and efficiently.GAI-Tronics Titan GSM-R

telephone.

Mobile info systems win customers

On show by communications specialist Met Systems will be innovative WiSI technology for equipping station information systems. The WiSI has been designed as a direct electronic replacement for existing manual whiteboards, providing passengers with instant, up to the minute travel information.

WiSI is claimed to be the first fully mobile wireless station communication system, and is capable of operating for more than 20 hours with a charge time of 3 hours from a standard supply. It requires no installation and minimal project implementation. The software has been designed as a very simple and easy to use tool, either via mouse/keyboard combination or by touchscreen using ‘click and drag’ methodology. Devices can be managed locally or from a central point.

Met Systems WiSI wireless station information system deployed by Eurostar at St Pancras station in London.

Creative Systems

Railtex 2015 sees Knorr-Bremse Rail UK showcasing not only some exciting new

rail vehicle systems technology but also the extensive overhaul, maintenance and

upgrade portfolio of its specialist RailServices business.

With four major facilities located around the UK and over one thousand employees,

Knorr-Bremse has the creative systems and proven ability to equip trains and keep them

running safely, reliably and economically.

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Last year saw the acquisition of real time passenger information (RTPI) systems specialist Data Display by US-based Daktronics, a world leading manufacturer of large-format LED

video displays, message displays, scoreboards, digital billboards and control systems in sport, business and transportation applications.

At Railtex, Data Display will focus on its experience in providing electronic displays for RTPI systems for rail and bus networks, with more than 20,000 supplied world-wide. Clients include Network Rail, London Underground, the Paris Metro and New York City Subway. The firm says a core element of its design is the ‘lifetime’ reliability of the sign, with selection of critical subcomponents such as LEDs, power supplies, and control modules based on a stringent quality regime and an enclosure design ensuring that the mean time to repair does not exceed 20 minutes.

Data Display gets new owners

Last year Data Display supplied Southeast Pennsylvania Transportation Authority in the US with new eye-catching full colour displays showing real time passenger information.

Multipulse equips GSM-R and RETB projectsMultipulsespecialisesinrailmanufacture,kittingandlogistics,workingwithmanyoftheindustry’sleadingnames,andisthesolesupplierofover8,000GSM-RinstallationkitstotheUKrailnetwork.FurtherworkinthissectorincludestheconfigurationoftrainborneWiFi.MultipulseisalsothesoleUKagentforSairaElectronics,building,delivering,maintainingandrepairingenergymeteringinstallationkits.AnothercurrentprojectistheRadioElectronicToken

Block(RETB)fortelent,providingstakeholdermanagement,projectmanagement,humanfactors,surveyanddesign,approvalsandoperationaltrainingforthetrainbornesectionoftheprojectaswellasFirstofClassfitmentandfullfleetinstallationacrossnineclasses.Multipulsehasentireresponsibilityfortheproject,creatingandmaintainingadetailedprojectplanthatmatchesallstakeholderneeds.ThecompanyisalsomanufacturingClass319intermediateguarddoorpanelsonbehalfofInterfleetastheunitsarecascaded

fromThameslinktoNorthernRail.Overthepastyear,Multipulsesaysithasalsobeeninvolved

inon-sitesupportfortheupgradeofGSM-RcabradiosoftwaretoV3.4.1aswellastheinstallationofpassengerinformationsystemsonbehalfofvariousTOCs,eliminatingpotentialdelaysinfleetrolloutsbyallowingtheoperators’stafftoprioritiseroutinework.Multipulseteamshavecompletedover1,000softwareupgrades.

Radio test unit used for GSM-R, designed and built by Multipulse.

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KeTech Systems pioneers on-train PIS Major supplier of real time information systems and software KeTech Systems will feature its development of the UK’s first passenger information system utilising an approved ATOC ‘Darwin’ data feed for its customer First Hull Trains.

KeTech’s system intelligently manages Darwin data along with input from additional sources to provide a wide variety of dynamic paged displays. It utilises high contrast TFT displays to deliver

fully configurable information including service details, London Underground route service indication, corporate and safety information and news headlines.

The unique system has been developed with input from First Hull Trains, Angel Trains and ATOC. This has ensured a system design which is fit for purpose – delivering reliable and up to date information to passengers throughout their journey.

OntheWCCTVstand,visitorswillbeabletolearnmoreaboutredeployable,portablesurveillancesystemsthattransmitliveandrecordedvideoandalertsovermultiplewirelessnetworks,including4G,3G,Wi-Fiandsatellite.Theseareidealfortemporary,permanentorsemi-permanentsites,andholdPADSapprovalfortracksidedeployment.Launchedatlastyear’sInfrarailshow,WCCTV’sRemote

ConditionMonitoringsystemwasdevelopedinresponsetoNetworkRail’sgrowingdemandforcost-effective,reliablemonitoringofremotesitesandassetswheretherewasalackofinfrastructureandsourcesofpower,providingdetection,earlywarningandmonitoringofflooding,landslipsandotherhazardousconditions.Userscanmonitorandreceivevideoandalertsfromsuchlocationsthroughacustomised,secure

webportaldesignedandbuiltbyWCCTV.Camerasoperateover4G,3GorWi-Fimobilenetworkswhereavailableandsatellitewherenot.Alsofeaturedwillbethefirm’sMobileCensusData

Gatheringsolution,aportable,easytoinstallsystemdesignedtoprovideaccuratecensusdatacounting,classificationandreportingtoassistinstrategicdecisionmaking.ItutilisesathermalcameraattachedtoaWCCTVNetworkRailtype-approvedtower,countingrelevantactivitiessuchaslevelcrossingusage.TheseareclassifiedbyWCCTV’sin-builtanalyticssoftware.AninfraredheavydutyPTZcanbeaddedtoprovidedigitalevidentialqualityimages.Thesystemiscurrentlyliveatmorethan350NetworkRailsites.

Creative Systems

Railtex 2015 sees Knorr-Bremse Rail UK showcasing not only some exciting new

rail vehicle systems technology but also the extensive overhaul, maintenance and

upgrade portfolio of its specialist RailServices business.

With four major facilities located around the UK and over one thousand employees,

Knorr-Bremse has the creative systems and proven ability to equip trains and keep them

running safely, reliably and economically.

Visit stand G31 at Railtex 2015 to see just what Knorr-Bremse Rail UK can offer you today.

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System developments from telentInnovations and developments helping to shape the future of the rail industry will be on show by telent. Since it was first developed in 2006, the company’s MICA station management system has continued to evolve from managing security, SCADA and information subsystems to now include building management subsystems, integrating CCTV, public address, passenger information displays, help points, fire and intrusion detection systems and

more. telent will show how MICA is now able to manage these additional functions, and how it embraces Wi-Fi, enabling its existing capability to be accessed by staff via mobile handheld devices such as iPads and iPods. MICA has been deployed at busy stations such as Waterloo and Stratford Underground, and at the recently upgraded Reading station.

The company will demonstrate the use of sensors to monitor vital components within station

assets like escalators and lifts to predict and avoid failure. The Asset Condition Monitoring system is designed to remotely monitor an asset’s critical components through Red, Amber and Green traffic light style alerts with immediate text warnings and simple web-based trends.

Also featured will be telent’s CCTV development work, including the recent migration to IP CCTV at London’s Canary Wharf station. New CCTV Analytics software features

image recognition and interpretation systems that will highlight issues often never viewed except when needed due to an incident. And telent will show how the traction power SCADA system it is developing for Network Rail will control both AC and DC traction power electrification networks, including electrification system-derived supplies. TPCMS will serve all current and future electrification SCADA needs throughout the service life of the system.

Counting sensor boosts accuracyiris-gmbH will present the IRMA Matrix, its new, revolutionary solution for automatic passenger counting. To develop the system, the IRMA 3D sensor’s innovative detection principle has been advanced further. The IRMA Matrix system is based on a matrix of 500 pixels with which the sensor measures the distance to the object

and captures it three-dimensionally. The system also facilitates reliable counting under adverse environmental influences such as extraneous light, humidity or dirt. It makes it possible to determine the presence, stature and movement of people and objects within the field of vision with very high accuracy, giving a highly precise count.

The resulting high stop accuracy meets the strictest standards for passenger counting, enabling new real time applications in public transport.

Installation is easier, as all functions are integrated within the sensor, and the number of system components has been significantly reduced, enabling the IRMA Matrix sensor to be

connected to the Ethernet or CAN without further system components. The 3DIS (3D Image Streaming) technology transmits the sensor images in real time while recording the data, thereby allowing a subsequent evaluation of the counting accuracy without the need for manual counting.

r2p innovationsThree innovations will be presented by r2p – Rail and Road Protec, specialist in CCTV, passenger counting, infotainment and fleet management systems: the R16-X hybrid recorder; r2p Horizon Software; and the r2p Design Line.

Following the R16 I-IV series on which it is based, the R16-X recorder has evolved in areas such as performance and service-friendliness, with massive memory capacity in the highest resolution of up to 4 HDD – a world premiere. Similar construction of the new model allows companies already in possession of an R16 hybrid recorder to use their existing HDD in the new R16-X.

The company says the new r2p Horizon software will concentrate its entire product portfolio in one platform, giving customers more flexibility and cutting their costs. Modularity allows the selection of required modules individually to create a customised solution. Modules can easily be added or cancelled. And Horizon enables only one person to manage an entire fleet.

The idea behind the Design Line, says r2p, was to create a customer-focused and innovative camera design with an aesthetically pleasing appearance. The Design Line will blend perfectly with a vehicle’s interior styling, customising each camera to match operator needs.

Webro supplies LUL comms infrastructureThe Webro stand will demonstrate the firm’s continued commitment to the rail industry, having recently been named as the chosen supplier for the Atkins Rail project at Bank station on the London Underground network, part of the network’s £330m London Underground Station Stabilisation Programme. Webro’s involvement is the provision of the entire infrastructure technology backbone including London Underground-approved EMC-shielded CER high quality racks, Cat6a S/FTP data, 12 and 24 multi loose tube fibre optic cables, and connectivity equipment. This IP-addressable technology will be used to connect between the many communication systems such as CCTV cameras and the control room, improving passenger safety and the information available to staff.

Manufactured by Brand-Rex, the cable and connectivity solution is a 10 Gigabit RailSafe Cat6a S/FTP high quality data cable and flame retardant non metallic armoured 12 and 24 multi loose tube fibre optic cables designed for IP addressable high level data networks.

The whole project has been designed in collaboration with Atkins Rail and includes 16U – 48U EMC shielded CER racks manufactured by Rainford Solutions to house critical system equipment.


•WinnerintheMostInterestingNewProductcategoryatthe2014RailExecClubAwards,ATL Transformerswillprofileitsexpertiseinsingle-andthree-phaseisolationtransformers,ACreactors,DCchokes,air-coredinductorsandspecialistwoundproductsupto900kVaforrailwaysignallingapplications.RecentachievementsincludeatransformerproductbyNetworkRailforSIN119-relatedlegacyupgrades,aClass2transformerproductforSiemensprestigiousLondonBridgeresignallingandThameslinkproject,anditsroleasselectedpartnerbyNetworkRailforaluminumClass2transformerdevelopment.

•Findlay Irvinewillbelaunchingitswirelessrailtemperaturesensor.Withitsruggedisedconstructionand5-yearplusbattery,itisinitiallytargetedatcriticalrailtemperatureapplications.FindlayIrvinewillalsobeshowingitswirelessHPSSpointmachineinterface,allowingNetworkRailtoobtainrealtimeperformanceinformation.Boththeseinnovationshavebeenonthebackofthecompany’ssuccessfulintroductionoftheDCU390seriesofdataloggersspecificallyforrailconditionmonitoringactivities.Morethan5,000unitsweresuppliedbythefirmtoNetworkRailinCP4.

• Sheffield-basedLB Fosterisaleadingsupplierofrailwayfrictionmanagementsolutionsandtrackcomponentproducts.Productstobepromotedattheexhibitionincludetracksidelubricators,tracksidefrictionenhancement,mobilefrictionmanagement,insulatedrailjoints,mechanicalfishplatesandtrackfastenings.Amongservicesofferedareconsultancy,measuringequipment,noiseandvibrationcontrolandtest/monitoringequipment.InconjunctionwithitssisterdivisionsintheUS,LBFosterRailTechnologies(UK)Ltd,formstheGlobalLBFosterRailTechnologiesGroup.IthasrecentlyannouncedtheacquisitionofTheTEWGroup,basedinNottingham,andcannowclaimitsproductsandprojectcapabilitywillbeevidentfromwheel/trackinterfacetosignallingcontrol.

Power from AggrekoAnother exhibitor taking part in Railtex for the first time will be temporary power and temperature control specialist Aggreko. With its 24/7 service response, an extensive fleet of generators for all applications, and 18 strategically located service centres across the UK, Aggreko partners with rail suppliers and Network Rail Infrastructure on enhancement projects and both emergency and planned maintenance projects.

TOCs will be able to find out more about Aggreko’s services to support their emergency power and temperature control needs, and its ability to respond effectively to crisis situations. It currently supports contingency plans in the event of power problems at critical sites such as stations, traincare depots, and data and signalling centres.

Among featured products for rail applications will be the 60 kVA 650 V mobile diesel generator designed to support infrastructure, maintenance and CP5 signalling projects. It provides a stable 650 V IT signalling power supply and can be used when carrying out maintenance or commissioning work. The generator can also be used by electrification and plant

maintenance delivery units to support emergency or planned power outages where a signalling DNO supply is affected.

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Site and rail access management

•ThecapabilitiesofWabtecGroupcompanyLH Access Technology aredemonstratedbyacontractawardedbyNexusTyneandWearMetrofortwoEuro6UnimogU423road/railvehicles.TheUnimogswillbefittedwithaccessplatformsforuseontheMetro’soverheadlinerenewalsprogramme.Inaddition,LHAccessTechnologywillprovidefouryears’road/railmaintenancecover,aswellasoperatorfamiliarisationtraining.Workhascommencedonthevehiclesand,subjecttothenecessaryapprovals,theyaredueforcompletionbeforetheendof2015.TheywilladdtotheexistingNexusRoad/Railfleet,whichincludesaUnimogwithaccessplatformpreviouslysuppliedbyLHAccessTechnologyin2012.

Specialist support for railway infrastructure systems engineering will be on offer by Bakerail Services, with areas of expertise that include track site management and rail access management. Recent work includes managing the rail interface at Stratford station as part of the London Olympics project, and the firm is actively involved with the Crossrail tunnelling project at Plumstead. It also supports third party companies working beside or within the boundaries of the rail infrastructure, managing the interface between them and railway authorities.

Bakerail Services has been involved in installation of systems for acoustic monitoring, with its geographical and operational knowledge of the railway allowing it to support the manufacturing companies conducting trials with them. The development and introduction of the European SF02 rail milling machine into

the UK is also being undertaken by the firm, which acts as sole agent. It has project managed trials and is supporting the product approval process and Link up approval certification with a view of bringing the machine into the UK early next year.

Bakerail Services is also sole UK agent for Greenwood Engineering, the Danish manufacturer of the MINIPROF digital profile-measuring systems, high-precision, full-contact tools for monitoring and analysing the cross-sectional profile of train wheels, rails and brakes. The MINIPROF system is claimed to give the best accuracy currently available and generates exact and reliable measurements unaffected by oil, dirt or reflections. It enables the user to make important, proactive and critical decisions, optimises the life of the asset, improves overall performance, and results in financial savings and enhanced safety.

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Cembre to unveil product enhancements New accessories will be launched by Cembre which increase the versatility of its rail-mounted CS-SD support trolley by extending the scope and reach of supported machinery to enhance the accuracy, convenience and speed of use of wooden sleeper drills and impact wrenches.

Extension bars used in conjunction with a balance-weight cross arm increase the reach by 80 or 100cm, while a flanged wheel kit replaces the standard CS-SD trolley wheels, allowing the trolley to operate

where it used to have to be removed, for example at level crossings. An impact wrench mounted on the CS-SD trolley can now work with the longer screw fasteners typically found in level crossings and bridges by use of a vertical extension kit which increases the relative height of the drive of the machine from the sleeper.

Continuing the theme of innovation to improve accuracy, convenience and speed of use, Cembre will launch the latest addition to its market-leading family of EN 13977-compliant wooden

sleeper drilling machines, the SD-15PR-ECO. This has a reversing function to greatly assist auger removal and a

53cc engine with emissions conforming with “phase 2” of 97/68/CE, 2001/63/CE and 2002/88/CE directives.

Magnetic safety barrierThemainfocusontheInnovative Railway Safetystandwillbethecompany’saward-winningmagneticsafetybarrier.Consistingofonlytwocomponents,theRSSRailwaySafetySystemhasbeencertifiedtoEN13374(ClassA)andapprovedbyNetworkRail.Amongbenefitsofthesystemaresafeandfast

assembly/disassembly,withasimplemagneticattachmenttotheweboftherail,andnoremovalorreplacementofballastandthusamajorsavinginworkingandpossessioncosts.Therearenoloosecomponentsandnotoolsareneeded.Itposesnodangerofdamagingundergroundsignallingcablesanddoesnotaffecttrackcircuitsoraxlecounters.ThesystemcanbeusedinareaswithS&C,andintemperaturesdownto-20°Cwithfrozenballastorashighas+80°C,when‘trackdistortion’isanissue.Tampingandballastcleaningcancontinuewhilethebarrierisin-situ.Thecompanywillalsobepresentingseveralrecently

introducedproducts.Likethesafetybarrier,theyutilisethepatentedmagnetictechnologyandareclaimedtobesimilarlycost-effectiveandinstalled/removedinseconds.Theyare:pointsrun-throughsignage;TSRboards;atrenchbarrierforusewithRRVdiggers;andalookoutprotectionkit.

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Linsinger Austriawillintroduceitslatestgenerationofrailmillingtrain:theSF02T-FS.Themachineischaracterisedbyaverysmallclearancediagramandatightcurveradiusofabout50metresthankstonewlydevelopedjointconstruction.Lingsingersaysithas

recentlyintroducedanumberofinnovations.Costshavebeensignificantlyreducedandeconomicefficiencyincreasedbythelongerworkinglifeofthetoolsandmoreuseablecutting

edges.Ithasdevelopedameasuringsystemforthecross-andlongitudinalprofileafterprocessing,whichisdirectlyinstalledonthemachine.Themachineisabletoprocessswitchesandcrossings,andprocessingiscompletelyresidue-andemissions-free–neithermillingchipsnorgrindingdustremainonthetrack.Thisisespeciallyimportantforrailreprofilingoperationsintunnels,whereanabsenceofdustandflyingsparkseliminatesfirerisk.

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Site noise solutions Two products for noise attenuation at worksites will be presented by Raven Group. SOUNDEX® Professional Pyro-Tech® Acoustic Curtain is a unique Class 0 fire-rated product developed in conjunction with London Underground to the extremely stringent BS6853:1999 standard. The company says this is the only Class 0 fire-rated acoustic barrier currently available which can be used in sub-surface environments including areas within the London Underground network. Each fire-resistant curtain can be used to create any size of enclosure to ensure optimum acoustic performance. The curtains are uniquely constructed with eyelets on all edges for suspension from site fencing, scaffolding, timber hoardings and other substrates. Their design allows them to be folded and laid flat without damage to the acoustic core for easy storage and transportation.

Raven Group’s SOUNDEX® Quick-Tech® Mobile Generator Enclosure is designed to attenuate small portable generators or compressors, and is ideal for short term works when time is at a premium.

In partnership with its distributor Selectequip, Raven successfully resolved a noise issue raised by residents concerned about the sound created by an early warning system for those working trackside at a location in Norwich. This was achieved using a combination of two varieties of noise barrier, including new SOUNDEX.

Cost-saving drivelinesInitiatives to reduce TOCs’ operating costs will be on show by ZF Services UK. ZF Ecomat Rail automatic reversing transmissions fitted to a two-car Class 158 DMU operated by South West Trains and owned by Porterbrook Leasing have

delivered fuel savings of over 10% following a six-month trial covering more than 50,000 miles. The ZF Ecomat Rail transmission was developed specifically for repowering Class 15x DMUs and is part of a package of products developed by the firm to help operators achieve fuel economy and reduce life-cycle costs.

Visitors will be able to learn more about ZF’s Get2 rail drive concept, claimed to be the world’s first multi-speed transmission for EMUs, promising significant reductions in energy consumption and life-cycle costs. In metro operations, ZF says it can reduce energy consumption by up to 5%.

Also featured will be the Industrial Technology Division of ZF, which provides a complete portfolio of repair and overhaul services worldwide for rail drives, as well as repowering solutions offering a cost-effective alternative to remanufacturing obsolete drives.

MERMEC introduces RogerAmong products profiled by MERMEC will be its Roger measurement trains, which are engineered to allow efficient installation and seamless integration of more than 60 customer-defined leading edge measuring systems and high-performance data analysis software. The company has equipped 10 of the 12 high-speed diagnostic trains in operation worldwide.It also offers signalling systems which include interlockings,

the iCAB ATP system and trackside equipment, and is contributing to ERTMS and ETCS standards definitions. It has equipped 2,350 km of line with the iCAB wayside subsystem and supplied 761 iCAB on-board subsystems. MERMEC also supplies hot box detectors, a level crossing obstacle detector system, LED signals and train safety portal systems for wayside monitoring and detection of rolling stock hazards and defects.

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Trials with ZF’s automatic reversing transmissions show substantially reduced fuel consumption, especially in urban and regional duties.

Wiper system specialist PSV Wypers will exhibit innovative ‘plug and play’ wiper conversion kits aimed specifically at operators of older rolling stock. For replacing traditional pneumatic wiper systems, which can be prone to leaks, with modern motors and assemblies, PSV says its components are

reliable, easy to retrofit and can deliver savings in maintenance costs and lost operating time. With a number of successful conversions now in service, PSV is confident it can convert any existing system, recently completing a project (from first contact, through design and on to delivery) in just 16 weeks.


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The MPDAC modular inverter system will be presented by MTM Power®. This new device has been developed as a platform for use in rail vehicles to provide 240 V AC voltage out of the on-board battery power supply system. If the generator or the auxiliary inverter is switched off, the inverters powered by the onboard battery system

take over the supply to 240 V AC applications such as IT devices, electrical tools and cleaning equipment. Up to four 750 VA flexibly configured inverter modules can be connected in parallel to one system. The maximum output power is 3.000 VA, equal to the power of a common power wall socket. The MPDAC system complies

with all standards applicable to rolling stock including EMC and fire protection.

Also featured will be the new Series PMGS/PCMGS14 small DC/DC converters for automotive and railway applications, plus the PCMDS19 150 19” plug-in converter specially designed for applications in vehicle and railway technology.

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New MPDAC modular inverters will be on display by MTM Power.

A J Paveleywilldisplayexamplesofitscurrentrangeofonboardwatersystems,includinghighlydurableinsulatedfreshandwastewatertanks.ThesehavethickerwallsthanusualandarecoveredinflameproofClass0insulation.Thecompanysaysitiscapableoffabricatingtanksinanyvolume,shapeandsize.Thesewillbefeaturedalongsidefiltrationandsterilisationsetscapableofdeliveringdrinking

qualitywatertomultipleoutletsandappliances.ManyofAJPaveley’sprojectsareforretrofit,sothefirmwillalsobeexhibitingbespokestainlesssteelWCsdesignedtoreducethepotentialforblockages.ThesearenowinuseinfleetsacrosstheUK.Inaddition,railinfrastructureproductsincludinghandrailing,anti-slipmarkingpaintandairhandlingfilterswillbeondisplay.

Top hose productsTheFlotecstandwillshowcasetheGatesHoseandConnectorsConcept,providingextendedwarrantiesandincreasingreliabilityperformanceinhydraulics,engineandtransmissionapplications. Flotecwillalsointroduceaninnovativesolutiontocoldstartleaks,acommonandcostlyissuefacingrollingstockoperators.ThePowerGripBandClamp

eliminatesleaksatthehosefitting,whiletheBlueStripeEPDMHosesignificantly

reducesundetectableleaks.Foroptimumresults,Flotecadvisestheiruseincombinationoncoolantapplications.ThePowerGripBandClampmaintainsatightgriponthehoseandfittingunderconditionsofbothextremeheatandextremecold,whiletheBlueStripecoolanthosepreventssignificantwaterlossthroughthehosewallandisresistanttoelectro-chemicalhosedegradation,makingitfarsuperiortothestandardsiliconehosecommonly

usedonrailapplications.Toprovideafullyleak-proofseal,FlotecwillpresenttheinnovativeMegaCrimpcoupling.FeaturingthepatentedC-insertwhichensuresanoptimumcrimpingforce,theproductgivesbetterflowandincreasedtemperatureandpressureresistance.Flotecwillalsofeature

Tool@rrest,thecompletesolutiontodroppedtools,whichcancauseseriousorfatalinjuriesduringworkatheight.

Saft to launch Li-ion traction batteriesOnboard Li-ion traction battery modules will be launched into the UK market at Railtex by Saft. The exceptionally high power onboard Li-ion battery system is engineered to capture, store and reuse regenerative braking energy in hybrid and autonomous catenary-free rolling stock traction applications. The company says this represents a major step forward in the industrialisation of modular Li-ion energy storage systems for use on board rolling stock.

Saft’s Li-ion battery concept is targeted at applications that include light rail vehicles and trams, tram-trains, EMUs, diesel locomotives and automated peoplemovers. The system features Saft’s industrial grade Li-ion cell technology, which is well proven in a range of demanding applications such as spaceflight, defence, automotive and utility energy storage.

Saft will also demonstrate its established nickel-based battery systems and services for the rail industry, plus its solutions for backup power. They are designed to support internal lighting, onboard computer and communications systems, ventilation and door opening, and include the new SRA range offering options for extremely high and low temperatures to ensure reliable operation in the most demanding conditions.

Sécheron to unveil MODBOXFeatured by Sécheron will be MODBOX®, an innovative, compact and modular solution for smart and safe integration of high-voltage components on trains and AC and DC EMUs. Built on a standard platform of a rolling stock-dedicated aluminium enclosure, MODBOX® is configured to address the requirements of each project in terms of integrated functionalities and interfaces to the vehicle. Designed to solve critical issues met with high-voltage components mounted individually on the vehicle’s roof, such as dust, rain, snow, ice, noise, roof cut-outs, limited height above roof, logistics, project management, installation and testing, MODBOX® offers significant added value for both car builders and vehicle operators.

Sécheron’s AC MODBOX® will equip the IEP high-speed trains for the Great Western and the East Coast main lines, and it has also been selected for a new train platform to run in the London area.


•MartynDelahayisthenewUKRailTechnicalSalesManageratSchaltbau-ME,whichisbasedinCwmbran,SouthWales.Hewillbepresentwithhisteamtodiscussthecompany’sextensiverangeofDCelectricalpoweredproducts,includingsnapactionswitches,AFS,CAM,CSandCTcontactors,vacuumbreakers,mastercontrollersandconnectors,allwithOEproductqualityandhighlevelsofproductavailability.Productsandservicesarebackedbyfulltechnicalandprojectsupportfromthefirm’shighlyexperiencedstaffintheUKandGermany.

•Criticalprimarysuspensioncomponentsfor heavyandlightpassengervehicles,locomotivesandtrackmaintenancevehicleswillbeshowcasedbyVulcanite.Thecompanysaysthatthroughinvestmentintechnologyandhighlyskilledengineeringstaff,ithaspositioneditselfasaproviderofengineeredrubberproducts,whichitexports globally.Thefirmhasrecentlysignedalong-termlicenceagreementwithEscortsRailwayProducts(ERP),adivisionofEscortsGroupofIndia,forthemanufactureandsaleofVulcaniterailproductsinIndia,Bangladesh,PakistanandSriLanka.

•RecentlyinvestmentshavebeenmadebyWestcodeinupgradestoitsfacilities,includingimprovementstoitsstateoftheartpaintandpreparationfacilities,toimprovecapacitywhilstensuringthehighestlevelsoffinishatcompetitiveprices.Thecompanywillbekeentoexplainhowthiswillboostitsroleasaleadingsupplierforairsupply,brakeactuationandcontrol,doorandHVACsystemsandsuspensioncontrolproducts.

Voith vehicle systemsVoith will be promoting a core product range that includes couplers, vehicle front ends, complete driveline technology and cooling systems. The company says its unique advantage is being able to provide in-house either a single product or a complete multi-product engineered system.

Voith Scharfenberg can supply individual coupling systems through to complete modular vehicle front ends with integrated crash energy management systems. For complete vehicle drivelines, Voith can supply the PowerPack (engine, raft, cooling systems, electronic control system), with either a hydrodynamic or DIWARail hydro-mechanical transmission or a generator. The driveline package can include highly flexible couplings, cardan shafts,

final drives with wheels and axle bearings. And Voith cooling systems can be designed to meet the requirements of any rail application as a discreet component or as part of an integrated system for both new build and retrofit.

Voith Turbo Ltd in the UK has a dedicated rail aftermarket facility in Greenford, Middlesex, providing technical support for the complete Voith product range. It will be exhibiting the successful DIWARail transmission, the low maintenance One4 coupler and the classic Wedgelock coupler. In addition, there will be an example of Voith’s unique one million mile cardan shaft as well as an SK455 gear unit. Voith will be also presenting its newly created Rail Service Centre based in Kiel.

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Tiflex will be presenting products for two sectors of the market. Its Treadmaster rubber/cork safety flooring products have been used worldwide on buses, trains, light rail and metro systems for over 65 years. Currently the company is involved in UK projects for Bombardier Transportation, Siemens, Wabtec and KB Rail Services. It also works closely with many design houses to develop custom floor coverings for specific projects.

Treadmaster’s philosophy for the future is to promote the use

of natural materials in its floorcoverings as well as offering the highest standards of fire and smoke safety and slip-resistance properties.

Tiflex will showcase the TMT range of chevron and air springs suitable for passenger vehicle maintenance and refurbishment. These have seen widespread application with European and Asian carriage builders. The company will also be showing the Delkor product range of anti-vibration track fastenings.

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•Railtex2015willmarkShield Batteries105thyearasaUKbatterymanufacturer.ItcontinuestoproducerailcellstooriginalspecificationsatitsBishopsStortfordheadquarters.Usingonlytopqualitycomponentsandthebestproductiontechniques,thefirmsaysithasbeenabletoreducedeliverytimestosuittheUKoperators’requirements.TheproductrangecoversMk1,Mk2andMk3coachbatterysets,plusafullrangeofdiesellocomotivesets.ShieldBatterieswillbeusingtheshowtolaunchitsnewgelandrefurbishmentprogramme.

•Tidycowilloutlineitscapabilitiesinthedesign,manufactureandsupplyofflexiblehoses,rigidpipeworkandassociatedkitsforcompletetrainsystemssuchashydrostaticrafts,brakerafts,fuelsystems,waterfillersystemsandeffluent/ventpipework.Featuredonthestandwillbenitrilerubberflexiblehydraulicandpneumatichoseassemblies,stainlesssteelflexiblehoses,siliconhoses(includinghightemperatureversions),anditsVAMAC(lowsmoke/toxicity)hoseassemblies

approvedforLondonUndergrounduse.Alsoonshowwillbemanipulatedsteel,stainlesssteelandcopperpipeassemblies,hydraulicandpneumaticfittings,quickcouplingsandclamps,ParkerHannifinfiltersandTangyeliftingequipment.

• FabBloc60A,ahigh-performance,lightweightfireandinsulationbarriersystemdesignedtoprotectrailwaycarriageflooring,willmakeitsUKdebutatRailtex.SuppliedbyTinsley Bridge(formerlySCGSolutions),FabBloc60Acombineslightweightadvancedmaterialswiththeverylatesttechnologyinthinfilmfireprotectioncoatingsandaerospaceinnovationthermalbarrierfabrics.Theproductstopsthetransferofheatfromitssourcetotheundersideofthealuminiumdeckingorfloor.Ineventofafire,theexteriorcoatingreactsandexpandsformingacharwhichblocksthepassageoffireandheat,offeringunrivalledfireprotectionandinsulationofover60minutesfromafirebeneathanaluminiumcarriagefloor.


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TBM Rail Group and Franke Sissons are joining forces for the first time at Railtex to promote a range of products that the two companies have brought together to optimise passenger comfort and convenience. Crewe-based TBM Rail Group supplies products and services that include dry cleaning and interior refurbishment, and in partnership with companies like Franke Sissons of Chesterfield a host of bespoke washroom and hygiene products in stainless steel and Miranit solid-surface material for new build and

carriage refits.Gravity-fed and vacuum

WC systems for rail transport applications will be on display alongside products developed specifically for train washrooms and WCs. Visitors will be able to see the latest in robust touch-free hand dryers and effective solutions for elimination of odours and surface bacteria in washrooms from a new technology that uses UV. There will also be examples of how the two companies have worked together to supply purpose-designed-installed washroom basins and brassware for the biggest

names in rail transport using highly durable Miranit solid-surface material exclusive to Franke Sissons.

Franke Odour Eliminator kills smells and airborne bacteria instantly.

Switchgear testingSwitchgeartestingequipmentfromGILLAM-FEi willincludetheIDC20Kportabledevicedesignedtoprovidehighcurrentswithspecificwaveformsneededtoperformdi/dt,IMAX,distantfaultshortcircuittestingofswitchgearandprotectiverelaysusedin600Vto3kVDCtractionpowersupplies.Duetoitsuniqueconception,theIDC20Kcantestallkindsofcircuitbreakerandprotectionrelays.ItsdesignallowsmaintenancepersonnelalsotousetheIDC20Kinsubstationswithverylimitedspace.ThenewRL-PROTECTIEC61850DCprotectionrelay

isadigitalrelaydesignedtooffercompleteover-currentprotectionforDCmetroandrailwayfeeders.Itisconnectedtoisolatedtransducerstomonitorthefeedercurrentandvoltage.Alargepanelofcustomisableconditionsallowsexhaustivedetectionofdifferenttypesoflinefaults.Thesameequipmentrealiseselectricalprotection,

oscillo-perturbographyandhistoryrecordingthroughamodernanduserfriendlyinterface.

Focus on insulatorsTE Connectivity will focus on its insulator products, including well-known brands like Raychem and SIMEL, which are being widely used to modernise railway.

Its composite insulators consist of a polymeric housing over a pultruded fibreglass rod to which galvanized steel or aluminum end fittings are attached. By moulding directly over the end fitting, moisture ingress to the fibreglass rod is prevented by creating a chemical bond between the fitting and EVA. Rail insulators are produced using Raychem proprietary EVA.

TE Connectivity’s hybrid insulators consist of a high strength ceramic core with a polymeric housing. This combines the best features of ceramic and polymeric insulators, resulting in high mechanical strength and excellent electrical behaviour under polluted conditions. Its porcelain insulators are the traditional choice for distribution line, busbar and apparatus insulation. Manufactured from high-quality, non-porous electrical porcelain, they provide a long life and cost-effective solution for the majority of applications.

Container substations for fast installationg2 Energy isaLloydsNERS-registeredindependentconnectionproviderwhichspecialisesinhighvoltageelectricalandcivilengineeringfortheelectricalpowerindustry.Thisenablesittodelivercontestableworksuptoandincluding132kV,providinganalternativetothelocalDistributionNetworkOperator(DNO).AtRailtexthecompanywillhighlightitsexperiencein

designingandbuildingcontainerisedforvariousDNOsandclients.ThesehavebeenpredominantlyforsolarfarmsintheUKandhavebeenamixofbothclient-sideandDNOcontainers.Thecontainersubstationsaredesignedbyg2

Energy’sownengineerstomeetalltypesofcustomerrequirementsandthenassembledinitswarehousefacility,allowingdeliverytimescalestobeminimised.Itcanprovideacompleteinstallationservice,includingthedesignandbuildofsuitablefoundationsforthecontainerandcableinstallation.Thesubstationarrivesonsitewithpre-installedandfullytestedswitchgearreadyforimmediateconnection.

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All tooled up for RailtexA visit to the Snap-on Industrial stand promises new productivity solutions with the launch of cordless automated tool control, Williams industrial tooling, a wireless inspection device and CTech torque wrenches.

Lean tool control systems are driving down costs and alleviating the multiple risks associated with Foreign Material Exclusion (FME) for the rail industry. Showcasing its advanced tool control systems, Snap-on Industrial provides proven solutions to minimise the risk of costly misplaced or lost tools while also delivering a safe and secure intelligent system to establish a more efficient workforce. The company will be showcasing two products within its Level 5 Tool Control range, developed to provide advanced tool security and complete inventory management.

TCMax Asset Management Software allows users to set up products and users quickly with personalised reporting and quality control tooling. The Cordless ATC advanced tool control unit can be sited away from mains power, with access granted only to authorised users. The powerful proprietary software keeps track of inventory by user and records which tools are removed and replaced and can be viewed by any administrator working in a location on the network.

Snap-on Industrial will also be launching a new range of industrial tooling. The Williams brand dates back to 1882 and its new range covers both imperial and metric sizes and consists of an extensive portfolio of everyday products including wrenches, ratchets, sockets, screwdrivers, pliers and general tool sets. In addition, the company will be exhibiting and debuting the BK8000 digital wireless inspection device – a rechargeable digital viewer that captures live, still or video image with either a standard 8mm or optional 5.5mm viewing head – and CTech torque wrenches, offering high levels of product performance and accuracy.

Snap-on Industrial is launching a cordless automated tool control system.

Cablecraft accessoriesHigh-performing products from Cablecraft’s definitive Identify, Connect, Secure and Protect cable accessory product ranges will again be on show at this year’s event. The UK’s only manufacturer of heat shrink and control panel trunking will showcase a select range of rail-approved cable markers (incorporating the well-known Easi-Lok range), cable ties, cord end terminals, Betaduct trunking including London Underground approved Betaflex conduit, heatshrink (thin wall) and Easi-shrink heatshrink.

The Easi-lok range includes kits, low fire hazard and rail relay versions. The newest addition is the new 12 compartment Mini Kit – small and lightweight, it lends itself to being portable and ready for any job. Cablecraft’s pre-print and tooling specialists will also be available to introduce the newly developed Tool Centre facility and demo the expanded Therma-Mark Range of handheld and desktop computerised marking systems, including the Therma-Mark Printer Kit.

Tratos targets cable theftOne of the leading manufacturers of electrical, electronic and fibre optic cables for nearly 50 years, Tratos specialises in the design, development and production of power, signalling, control, telecommunication, pantograph, rolling stock and intermodal cables.

At Railtex the firm will highlight a range of options it offers to make cable theft less profitable for the thief and traceability of the stolen cable easier for the police, with the added bonus of

deterring metal merchants from receiving stolen goods. These options include using aluminium or aluminium-clad steel rather than copper as a conductor, improving the traceability of stolen conductor through marking, and incorporating an identity thread or strand registered to a specific manufacturer. Tratos can also manufacture cable with a single fibre run amongst the copper conductor which would activate an alarm when cut and even, by use of an OTDR, identify the location of the cut.

Dormer + Pramet = Dormer Pramet

Last September saw completion of the merger between rotary tooling manufacturer Dormer and cemented carbide specialist Pramet, the combined business now operating under the name Dormer Pramet. Several recently launched products will be featured at Railtex, including a number of additions to existing cutter families in the carbide milling portfolio, as well as completely new ranges such as corner radius and super finishing cutters.

Products introduced last autumn saw Pramet adding to its range of tools for the rail industry – specifically for re-turning wheelsets. Pramet’s cutting tools are used around the world in the production of more than eight million railway wheels annually and this latest expansion supports its growing offer for the rail sector. The new Chip Breaker TF has been designed specifically for smaller cutting depths. Insert CNMX 191140SN and associated indexable cassettes with anvils have also been added to the range, while two new grades – T5305 and T5315 – for machining very hard wheels are now available.

Dormer Pramet has made additions to its carbide milling portfolio.

Jafco adds Fastclip toolsInsulatedandnon-insulatedrailwaytracktoolsmanufacturerJafco Toolssaysitisintroducinganumberofnewproductsthisyear.TheseincludethreenewFastcliptoolsandtheLawtonMeasuringWheel,allNetworkRailapproved.ThestandwillalsofeatureaworkingexhibitoftheTroughLidTilterandanewproduct,theTroughLidLifter.Thecompanycameundernewownershipin2014andisimplementinganinvestmentprogrammetoenhanceitsgrowingproductportfolio.


CABLES

Armorduct equips CrossrailWith products now approved for all Network Rail, London Underground and Crossrail projects, Armorduct specialises in the design and manufacture of an extensive range of cable management systems designed to satisfy the specifications of end users, architects, consultants and installers.

Armorduct flexible trunking has been installed at the new Crossrail stations at Paddington, Bond Street and Canary Wharf, and has been used extensively by N G Bailey on the Tottenham Court Road Station upgrade. Its IP-rated LUL-approved multi-compartment cable trunking, which can be

powder coated to meet heritage requirements, has been installed at Littlehaven, Sussex.

This year sees the company move to new premises in Kingswinford, where a mesh welding line is being installed to support growth in the steel wire cable basket sector.

Fully shielded 90 degree connectorsProvertha has complemented its comprehensive range of M12 connection solutions with fully shielded 90 degree M12 cable connectors offering eight cable outlet options. With the new connectors, the company addresses a multitude of compact and flexible applications in automation, control and process technology as well as in mechanical engineering. The compact

connectors allow for a flexible choice of the cable outlet direction. Eight fixed outlet options are selectable simply by turning in 45 degree steps. The cable outlet position of choice is securely fixed by a turning lock.

Provertha has initially introduced the new connectors in the versions M12-A5, M12-A8, and M12-D. The RF proof full-metal housing

and the 360 degree EMI/RFI shielded crimp flange/crimp sleeve connection system enables deployment in railway, industrial and other harsh environments. The crimp flange/crimp sleeve system based on a hexagonal crimp also provides functional safety in applications with high requirements regarding cable strain relief and shielding, as found in railway systems.

•OndisplaybyAdaptaflex,partoftheThomas&Bettsgroup,willbeflexiblecableconduitsystemscapableofperforminginawidevarietyofenvironmentsfromhightemperaturetofreezingsubzeroconditions.Itsproductscanwithstandconstantvibrations,wateringress,offercorrosionresistanceandareavailableinhalogenfree,lowsmokeandlowtoxicitymaterials.Amongtypicalapplicationsare:infrastructureprojects–stations,tunnels,signalling;lowfirehazardsystems;exposedlocations;highimpactresistance,lowtemperatureflexing;EMCprotectionforsafetycriticalsystems;andOEMpackages.

•MultititeFCE-PU-V0black–flexible,extrarobust,halogenfreeandsuperiorchemicalresistantconduit–willbefeaturedontheAnamet Europestand.ThiscompliesinfullwiththesmokeandfirerequirementsofEN45545.Itisveryflexiblewithgoodbendradiuscharacteristicsandissuitableforprotectingcablesthataresubjecttofrequentmovementandvibrationsuchasonbogies,brakesensorcables,jumper,autocouplerandpantographcablesonlow-tomedium-speedtrains.Theconduit’sabilitytowithstandstonesplash,snow,iceanddirtballastandmaintainitsflexibilityatlowtemperaturesandchanginglevelsofhumiditymakesitsuitableforuseinalltypesofenvironmentalconditionsaswellasforprotectingcablesontractionequipmentandair-conditioningsystems.

•Withaglobalnetworkof57factoriesin26countries,General Cablewilloutlineitsfocusontheproductionofhigh-qualityaluminiumcable,copperandfibreopticwireandcableandsystemssolutionsfortheenergy,construction,industrial,specialityandcommunicationsindustries.

HARTING features rail connectivity

HARTING willfeatureacomprehensiverangeofconnectivitysolutionsforrailapplications,includingdiscreteheavy-dutyconnectorsforuseonboardrailvehicles,intercarjumpersfortransmittinghigh-speedsignalsalongEthernetbackbones,ruggedEthernetswitches,high-speedbackplane-basedsystems,andarangeofRFIDdetectorsandtranspondersforavarietyofrailuses.Amajornewproduct

istheHan®MPlusrangeofconnectors,whichincorporateeffectiveprotectionagainstextremeenvironmentalinfluencesthroughtheuseofanadditionalpolyurethanecoating.Thiscoatingnotonlyincreasestheconnectors’impactresistancebutalsoprotectsthemfromextrememechanicalandchemicalinfluences.Asaresult,thishousingseriesisideallysuitedtorailapplicationswhereconnectorsaresubjectedtoimpactandshocks,andaggressiveenvironmentalinfluences.Alsonewisadifferential

currenttransformercapableofcarryingoutcurrentmeasurementsatupto10A.Thispermitsthemeasurementofthecurrentdeviationinsupplyandreturnconductorsorthemonitoringofearthleakagecurrentsinsingleormulti-phasepowercables.Andthecompanywillshowcaseitsradio-frequencyidentification(RFID)systems,whichitsaysareideallysuitedtoaddressthechallengesofrailapplications.

Silver Fox® will be demonstrating its range of cable labelling solutions for the rail industry, and will be displaying its Low Smoke, Zero Halogen (LS0H) Fox-Flo® Tie-On cable labels, available in four colours (yellow, white, red and blue) all tested to ensure quality and reliability. Fox-Flo® labels have been tested for both smoke and toxicity (IMO FTPC Part 2) and surface spread of flames (IMO FTPC Part 5). In addition, they have also gone through over 8,000 hours of UV weathering testing, the longest ever recorded by the independent testing house.

All the firm’s labels can be printed via the Fox-in-a-Box® cable labelling system that includes its thermal printer and proprietary Labacus® labelling software. These labels have both Network Rail and LUL approval.


CABLES / SKILLS, SAFETY, TRAINING

Prysmian celebratesIn2014Prysmian Cables & SystemsmarkeditscentenaryofoperatingintheUKwithanumberofeventsaroundthecountry.Amongproductstobefeaturedonthecompany’sstandfromitsBiconcomponentsrangewillbetrackcircuitcableassemblies.Thesesinglecorecablesaresuppliedwithafactorymouldedterminationatoneorbothends.Theterminationsaremouldedinneoprenetoprovideexcellent

vibrationprotectionfortheelectricalconnectionandaredesignedtohugtherailwebtightly,withtrackcircuitleadfixingsat76mmcentresanddesignedforusewiththerailindustrystandardtaperpin.Alsoonshowwillbe

Flexodetectionsystemcableassemblies,whichofferafastfit,pre-terminatedconnectionfortracksidedetectionsystemssuchasclamplockpointdetectors.Theseincorporatefactory-

mouldedpalmsatoneorbothendsofthecablewithnickel-plated,brasseyeletsterminatedtoeachcoreandencapsulatedinneoprene,ensuringgoodelectricalconnectionandresistancetocorrosion.Inaddition,Prysmian

willdisplayitsFlexopointsheatingproducts–FlexomouldedblockandharnesssystemsarebothfullyapprovedbyNetworkRail.

iPad to be wonOne lucky visitor to the stand of railway recruitment experts advance Training & Recruitment Services will win a brand new iPad Air. The consultancy supplies skilled engineers and managers for roles across a broad spectrum of disciplines on Network Rail, London

Underground and Metro infrastructure projects. It is also partnered with professional and reputable management training organisations offering bespoke solutions for both companies and candidates alike.

With huge infrastructure investments

spurring thousands of new vacancies across the rail industry, advance TRS says there has never been a better time to consider career options, and it will also be eager to speak to potential employers to discuss how it can help meet their recruitment objectives.

•TheextensiveproductrangeondisplaybyTaiwan-basedelectricalterminalsspecialistK S Terminals(KST)includesbatterymodularconnectors,insulatedquickdisconnectors,insulatedcopperterminals,buttspliceconnectorsandnon-insulatedcopperterminals.AlsoonshowbyKSTwillbestainlesssteelcabletiesandarangeoftools.

•Awiderangeofferrousandnon-ferrousbraids,strandsandflexibleconnectorswillbepresentedbyBanbury-basedMettex,whichranksAlstom,BombardierandLondonTransporttransportamongusersofitsproducts.

•Cost-effectivelaser-etchedstainlesssteelmarkersinawiderangeofsizeswillbeexhibitedbymarkingandlabellingspecialistPartex.ThecompanyhasincreaseditsrangeofPKSstainlesssteelcablemarkertoincludelaser-etchedversionsaswellasembossedtypes.Thelabelsaremanufacturedfromcorrosion-resistantgrade316stainlesssteelandareavailableinsizesfrom10mmto38mmwide,andupto130mminlength.

Innovations from HellermannTytonCable management specialist HellermannTyton will present its range of ‘ladder style’ heat-shrinkable wire identification markers tailored to suit the demands of the rail and locomotive manufacturing sectors. The new TLFX DS is a carrier system from Hellerman Tyton that holds pre-cut markers in rows, like a ladder, enabling users to quickly identify the correct marker and apply it to the wire. It has been developed to make the installer’s job easier and quicker when removing markers and attaching it to a wire,

making the whole process cost-effective and more reliable. The rail-approved range has a heatshrink ratio of 2:1 and comes

in three standard market lengths of 16mm, 25mm and 50mm. With the ability to be printed double-sided, the TLFX DS range is available in both yellow and white, in addition to other colours upon request. The range also boasts a high oxygen index value of 38%, ensuring that risk of fire is at a minimum, and is halogen-free with a low smoke propagation, density and toxicity.

Special garments for special jobsThe importance of using special garments for special applications will be stressed by PHS Besafe at Railtex. Network Rail’s blueprint for getting “everybody home safe every day” covers a variety of topics including “never undertake an activity unless you have been trained, assessed as competent and have the right equipment, says Paul Sharkey, the firm’s National Accounts Manager.

He adds: “While most workers have a fairly standard

set of PPE, it is sometimes necessary to exchange this for specialist clothing to give protection against a specific danger, for example when working around live electrical equipment. According to the Sentinel card scheme there are over 80,000 workers registered to work with AC on their PTS cards.”

Besafe’s Arc:Gear range offers clients choice when deciding which product best suits their requirements such as base layer items like tee-shirts

and long johns and mid layers such as coveralls, jackets, trousers and sweatshirts. Besafe also provides ancillary items for other areas which need protection (hands and face) in the form of gloves, helmets with visors and balaclavas.

Sharkey also warns that all protective clothing requires regular cleaning to keep the colours vibrant and easily noticed. Besafe staff will be on the stand to detail the firm’s comprehensive laundry service.

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•NowtradingasProtectHear®,Source QXsuppliespersonallymouldedhearingprotectionandintegratedradiocommunicationsolutionstocompaniesthroughouttheUKandIreland.ProtectHear®istheonlyapprovedsupplierofpersonallymouldedhearingprotectiontoNetworkRail.Providingcomfortable,dependableprotectionfortherailindustry,ProtectHear®willnotoverprotectorbeimpededbyotherPPEbeingworn,andisbackedbya5yearwarranty.

•Express MedicalsislookingforwardtowelcomingvisitorstoitsstandtooutlinetherangeofservicesitofferstocompaniesworkingonNetworkRail,LondonUnderground,DLRandCrossrailinfrastructures.Theseparticularlyincludemedicalexaminationsanddrugs&alcoholservicesprovidedUK-wideviaanationwideon-siteserviceandat17clinicslocatedinmajorcitiesandtowns.

•Thelateststock-supportedflame-retardant,antistaticandelectricarchi-visrailclothingwillbeonshowonthePulsarail®stand,includingtherecentlytested2-layerArcsystemgivingtheweareramassive42.6Calofprotectionfromanelectricarcflashwithoutcompromisingcomfort.Pulsarail®willalsobeshowcasingbrandnewgarmentswithinnovativedesignandstructure.Thedevelopmenthasbeenundertakentogivetheweareranenhancedlevelofperformance.OthernewdevelopmentsinfoulweatherARChi-visrailclothingwillbeondisplaytoo.

Arco to show new hi-vis Arco willshowcaseitslatestsafetyequipmentandclothing.Innovativeproductsfeaturedwillincludearangeofflame-resistant(FR)hi-vishazardwearspecificallydesignedtoincreaseworkerprotectioninthetransportindustry,aswellasafullrangeofsafetyfootwear,fallarrestequipmentandvendingsolutions.TheArcoProrangeof

FRgarmentsoffersmulti-normprotection,withthecompanystatingthatitisthefirstdistributorintheindustrytotestitsgarmentcombinationsusingbothThermalMannequinandTPP(ThermalProtectionPerformance)testing–whichnotonlyrecordheatandflameresistance,butalsomeasurethetimebetweenthewearerfeelingpainandreceivingaseconddegreeburn.All

ArcoProgarmentsmeettherequirementsofCategoryIIIoftheEuropeanPPEDirective,withspecifichazardwearproductsalsoapprovedtomeettheGO/RTstandardsfortherailindustry(GO/RT3279).ManufacturedusingGore-Tex®fabric,theyareextremelylightweight,fullywaterproof,windproofandbreathable.ArcoworkswithHaix

andSteitztoprovidesafetyfootwearwhichisrobust,comfortableanddurableenoughfortracksideworkers.ManufacturedwithGore-Tex®,bootsintheserangesarewaterproofandbreathable.ThecompanyisfurthersupportedbyitstrainingandconsultancydivisionwhichwasrecentlyenhancedbytheacquisitionofTotalAccess,theUK’sleadingproviderofworkingatheightandconfinedspace

training.TotalAccessisRISQSaccreditedandisalsoRISQS/SentinelapprovedtoputstaffontotheNetworkRailmanagedinfrastructure.

Arco will present its new flame-resistant hi-vis hazardwear.

Training company TQ has been boosted by the results of an inspection by the NSARE, which resulted in an outstanding classification in every area. The inspection looked into capacity to improve, learner outcomes, quality of provision and leadership and management, all of which achieved this outstanding classification.NSARE was established to help tackle current and future skills requirements within the railway engineering industry. It works with businesses to understand their demand for technical skills in the workplace, ensuring that training providers are delivering what the industry needs.

Ballyclare adds choiceBallyclare will showcase its recently launched DryShell range of hi-vis PPE which provides rail customers with a broader price range for foul weather garments. The range comprises two types of jacket, an over-trouser and a boiler suit. All have been designed to reflect the changing face of

today’s rail sector and the needs of the 21st century worker.

Maggie Shaw, Ballyclare’s National Sales and Service Manager for Rail, sees the range as complementing the company’s existing product offering. “We are very excited about DryShell. This is a technically advanced fabric that is fully compliant with the exacting demands of the rail industry.”

The new fabric will feature in two other soon-to-be-launched product ranges that will offer multiple levels of protection and comfort to welders and other rail workers exposed to flash fire and electrical arcing.

Last year saw Ballyclare assimilated into a new parent group, Uniform Brands Ltd. This business now owns the complementary Pionér brand of high quality flame-retardant clothing and the Faithful brand of made-to-order workwear.

Hi-vis over-trousers from Ballyclare’s new DryShell range.

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SKILLS, SAFETY, TRAINING / ELECTRICAL / ELECTRONIC

NRL delivers expertiseThe focus of the NRL rail division stand will be on its ability to provide contracted services for S&T, inspection, grinding and p-way, labour-only rail recruitment and accredited rail training courses. It provides experienced individuals and teams for all sectors of railway infrastructure from design to completion, and recruits for permanent positions or for long/short term contracts covering all IRSE signalling & telecoms disciplines, permanent way renewals and maintenance, inspection URFDO, maintenance, civil engineering, protection staff and trades staff.

NRL says it adds value and support to clients’ projects, while its training services offer certification, re-certification and assessment, and its experienced trainers and assessors are approved and accredited by NSARE. It also places a strong emphasis on health & safety.

NRL provides experienced personnel for a wide range of railway infrastructure projects.

Diversity from CharcroftCharcroft will present samples from all of its major franchises that support rail customers – Airpax, Klixon, PULS, Firadec, Bel-Power and X-Rel. Products include DC/DC power supply cassettes, AC/DC, switch mode power supplies, magnetic circuit breakers, pressure switches, DIN rail mounting, high voltage tantalum and aluminium electrolytic capacitors.

The company says it can assist in helping from the design stage to full volume production, specialising in rolling stock, refurbishment, signalling and infrastructure. Services offered include one-hour RFQ turnaround on COTS pricing, building a part number to a specification, rail approvals and certifications, sampling, prototyping and full customisation, and sourcing power supplies from one of the world’s largest power manufacturers.

Magnetic circuit breaker supplied by Charcroft.

DIN-Railpowersuppliesforuseontrain,trackside–signallingorcommunications–willbeonofferfrom PULS UK,offeringexcellentlifeexpectancy,qualityandpowerefficiency.Thesefeaturesingle-andthree-phaseACandDCinputs,15to960Wpower,standardoutputvoltages,plusworldwidecertificationincludingEN50121andEN50155.Thenew1kWsingle-phase,wideinputvoltagerangepowersupplyfromPULShasahousingwidthofonly125mmandweighsjust1.9kg.Over50%lighterandmorethan40%smallerthancomparablepowersuppliesinthispowerclass,therangefeaturesahighefficiencyof94.6%andthelowestlossperformanceoverawiderangeofloads.ThepowersuppliesareequippedwithPULSHiccupPLUSoverloadprotectionandoffer50%ofBonusPower®toaccommodateshorttermoverloadsduringnormaloperation.

•Measuringrelays,timersandinterfacerelaysforindustrial,safetyandrailwayapplicationswillbeshowcasedbyDold,aleadingISO9001approvedEuropeanmanufacturerwithahard-earnedreputationforserviceproductreliabilityandperformance.UsedbytrainbuildersinEurope,Canada,AsiaandtheUSA,manyproductsinitsrangecomplywiththecurrentUKrollingstockrequirementsforEMC,voltageandtransients,temperatureandshockandvibration.Doldsaysthatasitdesignsandmanufacturesitsproducts’internalrelays,enclosuresandthePCBassemblies,ithastheabilitytooffercost-effectiveandflexibletechnicalsolutionstoreplacemanyoftheoldanddiscontinuedrelaysandtimersstillfoundinserviceonUKrollingstock.

•Celebratingits30thanniversarythisyearisExpress Electrical,whichhaspromisedsomegreatoffersandprizegiveawaysattheshow.Thecompany isaspecialistsuppliertotherailindustryforelectrical,engineeringandidentificationproducts.Alongsidethemanyglobalbrandsitdistributes,suchasTEandPanduit&Kroy,thisyearitwillalsobeshowcasing twoofitsveryownbrands,expressMARKidentificationproducts and theexpressFIXrangeofnylonandstainlesscableties.


ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC

NR-approved enclosuresCannon Technologies will be exhibiting a range of Network Rail-approved enclosures for both indoor and outdoor applications that are used extensively for Network Rail operations including communications, UPS/battery backup, level crossing, security and pa/info systems. Features include up to IP65 sealing, corrosion resistance, single- and double- wall construction with or without insulation, thermal management, anti-vandalism and graffiti protection.

Examples include enclosures with front and rear access doors along with optional equipment and accessories including

thermal solutions, 19” mounting, panel mounting, shelves,

remote monitoring and krone connector frame/fibre connection.

In addition Cannon will be demonstrating a range of 19” cabinets suitable for protecting communications, data infrastructure, security, PA and signalling applications. Also featured will be examples of Polyrack electronic packaging solutions for the rail industry including subracks, bespoke plastics solutions for signalling, monitoring, ticketing and train-

borne equipment.

Recently introduced by Cannon Electronic Packaging, part of the Cannon Technologies Group,

is the SMARTep, a pioneering new electronic cabinet platform.

LEM traction solutionsPower electronics supplier LEM, market leader in innovative and high quality solutions for measuring electrical parameters across a broad range of applications, will be exhibiting its latest range of traction products. The rail industry uses the firm’s products for on-board energy measurement, propulsion and auxiliary inverter control, track

asset monitoring and improving maintenance infrastructures.

Traction products on display will include the EM4TII energy meter utilising LEM’s class 0.5R ITC current and DV voltage transducers. This is the only suite of components able to offer an on-board energy metering function for both DC and AC rail networks fully compatible with EN50463.

LEM also provides control and protection signals for wayside substations, with a range of accurate, reliable and galvanically-isolated transducers for measuring current from 0.1 A to 20,000 A and voltage from 10 V to 6,400 V, providing control and protection signals on-board as well as for trackside applications.

The DVL voltage transducer exhibits flexible mechanical features and high performance to meet the demands of the traction market, with features that include unmatched immunity against electromagnetic disturbances. 30% lighter, the family covers nominal voltages from 50 to 2,000 V.

York EMC opens new labA new state-of the-art compliance test laboratory has been opened at Grangemouth, Falkirk, by York EMC Services (YES), relocating its Scottish operation from Dalgety Bay, Fife. The new laboratory offers an extensive range of EMC, safety, radio, telecoms and EMF compliance services to Scotland and the North of England. It features a brand new suite of EMC test chambers provided by ETS Lindgren, including a fully compliant 3m semi-anechoic/fully anechoic chamber enabling radiated emissions to be performed in an electromagnetically quiet environment. This chamber is the first in the UK to be built using DuraSorb, a new type of lightweight, high performance absorber. The laboratory also includes a dedicated training facility allowing delivery of a full range of training courses and workshops on site in Scotland for the first time.

The new YES semi-anechoic/fully anechoic chamber at Grangemouth.

Rittal enclosures for extreme conditionsRittal will exhibit its SE 8 free-standing enclosure range, which has been modified for extreme conditions with a new NEMA 4/4x protection category. The SE 8 enclosure type has UL, cUL and NEMA 12 (IP55 equivalent) approvals as standard, with protection class NEMA 12 as the default, sufficient for the majority of applications.

With the optional NEMA 4 (for steel enclosures) and NEMA 4x classifications (for stainless steel ones), which roughly correspond to IP 66, the enclosures offer increased defence against wind-driven dust, rain, splashed water and water jets, as well as from damage caused by external ice formation. Electrical

and electronic equipment within the NEMA 4/4x enclosure is protected and it can now also be used in extreme applications, thanks to the improved dust and water protection.

Also featured will be Rittal’s pre-cast concrete base/plinths for its range of outdoor free-standing enclosures. These have been developed to simplify installation and eliminate the need to pour concrete on site. Manufactured from a specially developed light, untreated concrete, the units are 1m high when assembled and ideally fit a 700mm deep excavation. The front and rear plinths are screw-fastened from inside and can be quickly and easily fitted together in situ.


ELECTRICAL / ELECTRONIC / PRODUCTS & SERVICES

NCB leads for safety certificationRailindustryprofessionalslookingforinnovativeandcustomerfocusedtechniquestoachievesafetyaccreditationfortheirprojectswillbewarmlywelcomedattheNetwork Certification Body (NCB)stand.AnindependentsubsidiarycompanyoftheNetworkRailGroup,NCBisafull-servicesafetycertificationprovider.WithaccreditationasbothaNotifiedBody(NoBo)andaDesignatedBody(DeBo)itprovidesconformityassessmentagainstUKandEuropeanstandardsacrossrailinfrastructure,vehiclesandfreight.NCBalsooffersbestpracticetraininginanumberofspecialistareas,aswellas

independentandimpartialadviceonauthorisationstrategy,auditsandsafetyassessment.Itclaimsafreshapproach,withthecustomerplacedfirmlyatthecentreofitsservice:

ExplainingNCB’sphilosophy,ManagingDirectorJamesCollinsonsays:“Safetyaccreditationisanon-negotiablesubjectintherailindustry.Companiessimplycan’tdobusinesswithoutitandinthepastthismeantitwasacompulsorypurchase,withlittleornoconsiderationgiventothequalityofserviceprovided.Buttheindustryhasmovedonandthequalityofservicesandsolutionsmustmovewithit.”

Socomec gains PADS approvalAs part of its ongoing investment in the rail sector, Socomec has recently been awarded the prestigious PADS approval for its range of Masterys IP+ Rail UPS systems. The Network Rail product acceptance process provides assurance that all products for use on or about the rail infrastructure are safe, fit for purpose and do not export unacceptable risks to the infrastructure.

Representing the very latest UPS technology for the mass transportation sector, Socomec’s IP+ Rail range has been engineered to provide optimum energy efficiency for high performance critical power applications – guaranteeing network robustness even in the most challenging rail operating environments. Housed in a compact, robust, steel-framed enclosure, the system has IP31

or IP52 ingress protection as well as anti-corrosion tropicalised circuit boards: it is designed to operate in harsh environments where conductive dust or dripping water may be present. The electromagnetic disturbance immunity level is double that required by European standards, and low smoke zero halogen cables are standard.

Selectrail will showcase its Select-IQ, a dual microprocessor controlled fail-safe programmable twin timer solid state relay contained within a standard Q style enclosure. The two microcontrollers operate as doer and checker to control the contact (switch) state, timing, I/O and display indications while monitoring and displaying relay status and delay time remaining. Each timer operates independently to delay the operation of several slave relays of the same nominal value. Time delays can be easily and accurately set and adjusted by qualified technicians using the set of pushbuttons mounted on the display board.

RISQS explainedLast autumn saw the rail industry’s pre-qualification scheme undergo its most significant change in recent history with the transformation of Link-up to the Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme (RISQS). The scheme is managed by Achilles, which will have its team at Railtex ready to explain further.

The restructure aimed to ensure that the customer base, comprising more than 110 buying organisations and 3,900 suppliers, was receiving a scheme which was working smarter and delivering the cutting edge innovations required. The aim is to improve, and to guarantee that the scheme runs in an efficient and innovative way, and is of maximum benefit to the rail industry. It is also designed to give suppliers a greater voice

in how the scheme is run. Consequently it is run by the industry, for the industry, with the RISQS board governed by 21 professionals representing industry bodies, principal contractors, train operating companies and infrastructure managers.

RISQS scheme manager and board member Don Clarke said: “Traditionally, and with good reason, the rail industry has been heavily concerned about health and safety issues and ensuring suppliers are adhering to safety standards when providing goods and services. That focus will continue but we are now starting to move towards including pre-qualification questions relating to areas reflecting corporate social responsibility such as environmental risk, carbon footprints and sustainability.”

ESG grows Consultancy,turnkeyrollingstockprojectsandstrategicconsultancy,includingtheprovisionofrefranchisingsupporttotransportoperatinggroups,willbeonofferfromESG.OperatingastheUKarmoftheDeutscheBahnTechnologydivisionandEurope’slargestrailengineeringconsultancy,DBSystemtechnik(DBST),ESGuniquelyhasaccesstomorethan900engineersand18testlaboratoriesacrossEurope.Thisequipsitwithexpertiseinallelementsofrailengineering,includingrollingstock,signalling,OLEandinfrastructure.TomeetthegrowingdemandforitsservicesESGrecruited60newemployeesin2014

andnowhasover110staff,aswellas35associateemployees.Thecompanyhasalso

acquiredtheindustryleadingWheelSlipProtectionEvaluationRig(WSPER),auniquefacilitythatevolvedoutofaconceptdevelopedbyBRResearchin1989tosimulatethewheeltorailinterfacethroughtheuseofactualadhesionprofilesbaseduponrecordedandgenuinetrackconditions.Alsopartofthegroup

isRailwayApprovals,anindependentapprovalcompanyownedbyDBSystemtechnikanddedicatedtomeetingallcertificationrequirementsforrailvehicles.

•ArangeofrecruitmentandintegratedfacilityserviceswillbeonofferbyCordant Services.Theseincludesecurity,cleaningandgeneralfacilitiesmanagementaswellasspecialisttechnicalservices.


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Networking and computing solutions with high-performanceNetworking and computing solutions with high-performanceNetworking and computing solutions with high-performance

Find us on Stand L50

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TRaC Global expands testing capabilitiesTestandcertificationgroupTRaC GlobalwillbeattendingRailtexforthefirsttimethisyearfollowingtheexpansionofitsUKtestingcapabilities.ThecompanyhasrecentlyinvestedinanewLDSV984ElectromagneticShakeratitsWarwicktestingfacility.ItisoneofonlytwoindependenttestinghousesintheUKtoofferthislargevibrationsystemforshockandvibrationtestingtoreplicatethemoreharshenvironmentalconditionsthatrailproductsmightencounterinoperation.TheLDSV984isexceptionalfortestinglargerproducts

thatareexposedtomoreseverevibrationlevelstypicallyseeninrailspecifications.Specialistfeaturesmakeitideally

suitedforthetestingofproductswithalargefootprint,highcentresofgravity,off-setloadsorcombinationofboth,forexamplepantographs.AmajorUKASaccreditedgroupoflaboratoriesofferinganextensiverangeoftesting,regulatoryandcomplianceservicestotherailindustry,TRaCoffers:electromagneticcompatibility(EMC)testing;environmentaltesting;finiteelementanalysis(FEA);telecoms,radioandwirelesstesting;andsafetyassessmentandtestingwiththemostcomprehensiverangeofassessmentandcertificationroutesavailableforrailmanufacturers,designers,importers,exportersanddistributorsofrailequipment.

• SecureMetro,aprojectpartfundedundertheEuropeanUnion’sSeventhFrameworkProgrammeforresearch,technologicaldevelopmentanddemonstration,willbefeaturedbyNewRail,theCentreforRailwayResearchatNewcastleUniversity.TheaimoftheSecureMetroprojectwastoincreasethesafetyandsecurityofmetrovehiclesfromterroristattacksbyexplosivesandfirebombsthroughmaterialchoicesanddesign,therebyincreasingresilienceandreducingtheimpactofattacksonpassengers,staff,infrastructureandproperty.

•Signature AromaswillbeshowingthelatestversionofitsVaparomanaturaloilairfreshenersystem.Thefirmsaysthenewstainlesssteelcoverwilloffermoresafetyandstylewithoutlosingperformance.Thenaturaloilinsertsarealsobeingupgradedtocarry20%moreoilwithoutincreasingcostsandthereisachoiceof50naturalaromas,including11encapsulatingoilsforwashrooms.Useofthesystemeliminatesrisksassociatedwithaerosolsorplasticcovers.

Rebo Systems will be demonstrating one of the broadest ranges of in-house, desktop and portable systems for industrial labelling available to the rail industry today. In its range of products there are solutions for cable marking, safety signage, maintenance marking, electrical hazards, machine labelling and difficult surface labelling.

The SMS F1 is a new, multi-tasking device that is fast, durable and designed to handle a large range of heavy duty materials as well

as standard industrial vinyl. From one product, operators can produce shrink tube, self-laminating cable tags and zip fastening cable marking. The firm says its portable and standalone Rebo Toro is a new concept in sign and label production. It is completely independent, having a colour screen, mouse and integral PC plus its own long life battery. And the Lobo printer is a compact, desktop labelling system that can produce anything from file labels through to health and safety signs.

• Enhances safety

• Simple to operate

• Expandable

• Mitigates risk

• Traceable

• Low cost

• Fully EMC tested

• Allows route

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TA K E A C LOS E R LO O K :The Zonegreen Points Converter is a safe, efficient and reliable solution

designed to allow the automation and remote control of existing manual

hand points/switches in rail depots. The Points Converter:

Z O N E G R E E N : P O W E R I N G Y O U R M A N U A L P O I N T SFind out more at www.zonegreen.co.uk Tel: +44 (0)114 230 0822 Fax: +44 (0)871 872 0349 Email: [email protected]

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12 - 14 MAY 2015NEC, BIRMINGHAM, UK

Zonegreen Limited, find us on Stand W10 www.railtex.co.uk

THE COMPLETE SIGNALLING SOLUTION

Signalling Solutions is a leader in the provision of train control solutions in the UK, offering a complete range of services from design to full project delivery.

Our systems are capable of meeting the demands of modern railway networks, allowing safer and faster project installation and reducing whole life costs. We give you complete visibility and control over

your network operations in real-time, increasing reliability and traffic flow. Our solutions are ERTMS ready, in successful commercial operation and delivering significant benefits to operators across Europe.

Our expertise and experience in supporting the UK’s rail network has placed us at the heart of innovation and technological development within the sector.

Network Rail’s Contractor for Great Western Inner and Outer Signalling Frameworks

excellence in train control

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+44 (0) 1923 635 000 [email protected] www.signallingsolutions.comSignalling Solutions Limited, Bridgefoot House, Watling Street, Radlett, WD7 7HT

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Top-flight performance…by rail

Discerning travellers deserve the best. Superior comfort and superior facilities, delivering a swift and seamless environmentally friendly service, all wrapped up in a state-of-the-art package.

When it comes to high-speed rail travel, there’s no doubt that Siemens has a wealth of experience. In fact, our high speed trains travel the equivalent of 12,500 times around the world each year. And with the new Eurostar e320, based on Siemens’ cutting-edge Velaro platform,

scheduled to enter service at the end of 2015 there’s even more reason for UK travellers to choose train over plane.

But it’s not just passengers who reap the benefits of our international rail expertise. We are focused on maximising return on investment and minimising whole life costs to keep maintenance costs realistic and give industry-leading levels of reliability. Why would you settle for anything less?

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