Electrification and Plant Design Specialists for Rail

Successfully delivering innovative lineside E&P and M&E design across the rail network

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We design new and upgrade aging plant systems across rail networks. In line with Network Rail’s goal for a low-emission railway and the UK’s Net Zero 2050 targets, our Electrification and Plant (E&P) team provides comprehensive power and plant upgrades. Network Rail’s CP7 strategic plan includes a robust E&P infrastructure renewal program to enhance railway reliability.

With expertise in a full spectrum of E&P upgrades, we focus on boosting power infrastructure to enhance railway reliability and efficiency. We’ve delivered impressive cost savings while tackling the toughest access challenges in complex, rail-locked environments.

Feasability Studies

BIM and 3d Modelling

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Option Selection Support

Signalling Power Distribution Design

Station Design including AfA Schemes

External and Internal Lighting Design

Specialised Electrification and Plant (E&P) Design for Rail

We offer comprehensive design support from ES1 to ES5, ensuring solutions that work from the outset. Through meticulous site investigations, surveys, and design development, we deliver precision at every step. Early supply chain involvement and close client collaboration guarantee tailored results, while aligning E&P activities with other assets boosts flexibility and efficiency.

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Transforming Rail Power Systems

We assist clients in sourcing key long-lead equipment, ensuring quality throughout design and procurement. Our design work involves close collaboration between specialist partners and our internal team to deliver efficiently while maintaining safe railway operations. Keeping passengers moving is our priority in design, planning, and execution.

We offer a wide range of design services from feasibility studies to detailed design including as built drawings.

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Our Electrification and Plant Design Capabilities

  • Specialist Railway Electrical Design
  • Station Design and AfA Schemes
  • BIM and 3D Modelling
  • Signalling Power Distribution Design
  • Low Voltage (LV) Design
  • DNO Supplies Design
  • UPS Systems Design
  • Containment Routes / CMS Design
  • External and Internal Lighting Design
  • Lighting Control and CCTV Design
  • Emergency Lighting Design
  • Fire Alarm Design
  • Lightning Protection System Design
  • Station Electrical Distribution Systems and AfA Schemes
  • 750V DC supplies, substations, impedance protection systems
  • Earthing and bonding solutions for AC & DC scenarios
  • Stray current design
  • HV feeder infrastructure
  • SCADA and pilot cable control systems
  • Points heating and various fixed plant assets
  • HV Switchgear Renewals
  • HV Feeder Cable renewals, including oil removal

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Our Work: Case Studies

Haxby Telecoms Design
Carrying out site survey and telecoms detailed design for NR owned assets which includes station information and surveillance system.
Jan 26, 2024
Eastbourne Siding
Softech conducted a condition assessment to confirm that the existing signalling system is capable of performing the required train movements.
Dec 5, 2023
Radlett
This study was completed to assess how best to path down direction freight trains between the Midland Main Line and the proposed SRFI at Radlett.
Jan 12, 2016
Richmond Platform 3
Enhanced rail signalling for Richmond Platform 3 under LOCIP ensures efficient 5-car operations. Softech's ensures optimal design solutions.
Jul 16, 2015

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