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Our Capabilities

We’re a dynamic systems design house, specialising in Signalling, Telecoms, E&P, and OLE for Mainline, Metro, and Tram networks.

From feasibility and optioneering to detailed design, we handle every phase of your project. Plus, we conduct all necessary site surveys, including signal sighting.

Signalling and Telecom Consultancy
ES1 – 3

Scope Definition, Surveys, Feasibility Study, Constraints Analysis, Option Development and Selection, Technology Appraisal and Selection.

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Signalling Design and Build
ES4 – 8

ETCS, ERTMS, CBI, SSI, Westrace, Westpac, Ansaldo Microlok II, Alstom Smartlock, Auto Signalling, Data Loggers, RCM, CBTC, Citiflo 650 and classical systems expertise.

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Telecom Design and Build
ES4 – 8

SISS design including CCTV, Public Address System, Ticketing Machines, Operational Telecom design, AFIL, IP Based Public Access, Tetra Communication.

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E&P and M&E Design
ES1 – 5

Traction Power 750V/630V DC, 25KV AC Overhead Line, Earthing & Bonding, Signalling Power, HV Feeders, SCADA, Electrical Protection for HV, LV & DC, DC Substation & AC Feeder Stations.

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We have successfully delivered design and engineering services to more than 115 Rail Projects in the UK over the last 19 years. We are a multi-disciplinary rail design company employing more than 165 staff across four offices with Signalling, Telecom, OLE, PWAY, minor Civils & E&P Design skills.

Our technical competencies include project management and Signal engineering. These competencies are provided by existing staff or approved supply chain resources with a long working track record of successful delivery of signalling projects.

Rail Multidisciplinary Design for Mainline Metro and Tram

Key Competencies

Signalling and Systems Design, Consulting, Installation and Testing
Telecom Design
OLE Design
Third Rail
Feasibility, Reliability, Assurance, Survey, Design, Construction and Project Management for Metro and Mainline
Site Surveys (GPS/Topo, 3D Laser and Manual)
Tunnel Designs
Civil Design
Signal Sighting
Track Design
Testing of Track and Signalling equipment and many more.

Our Experience & Expertise

Our team is led by Signalling Disciplined Contractor’s Responsible Engineers (CRE’s) formally approved by Network Rail prior to the commencement of any works. All of our design team staff are competent and IRSE Licensed Engineers.

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35 years in business

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115+ projects delivered

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Happiness Guarantee

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165 strong team

Our Work: Case Studies

Shenfield Signalling, Install, Test and Commissioning

ES4, ES5, Site Surveys, Testing & commissioning on platforms for driver only operation.

Mar 20, 2024

Carrying out site survey and telecoms detailed design for NR owned assets which includes station information and surveillance system.

Jan 26, 2024

Signalling and Telecoms designs for highway Bridge, reconstruction of entire station including shopping concourse and lowering of OLE catenary.

Dec 14, 2023

Carrying out site survey and telecoms detailed design for NR owned assets which includes station information and surveillance system.

Dec 8, 2023

Softech conducted a condition assessment to confirm that the existing signalling system is capable of performing the required train movements.

Dec 5, 2023

Provide extra passenger capacity on the West London Line (WLL) by lengthening the station platforms

Nov 29, 2023

ES4, ES5 Designs, Site surveys for the identification of affected cable routes and production of detailed designs. Testing and commissioning

Oct 20, 2023

Softech undertook ES3 & ES4 designs for the Clacton-On-Sea Depot Signalling project, including Signal Sighting following thorough site surveys.

Jun 18, 2022

Optimised signalling designs for Gatwick Airport Station Widening project ensure smoother rail operations. Expert signalling enhancing travel.

May 7, 2018

Production of detailed designs for over 160 locations integrating new PSPs and FSPs for the migration to Class II signalling power systems.

Mar 27, 2018

Detailed design for enabling works to allow second tram-stop at Platform 10 to increase frequency from 8tph to 12tph.

Oct 29, 2016

Softech reduced CO2 emissions by nearly 1,000,000 cubic metres each year. We did this by conceiving and delivering ES3-8 for the Elton Siding Signalli...

Jan 21, 2016

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

Enhanced rail signalling for Richmond Platform 3 under LOCIP ensures efficient 5-car operations. Softech's ensures optimal design solutions.

Jul 16, 2015

Romford Signalling for TMS and Cardiff ROC

Production of scheme plans for Cardiff and upminster areas to recontrolled from the Romford ROC in London.

Jun 17, 2015

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Testimonials

"Network Rail has hardly issued any error report, this is an indication of the work produced by Softech. Softech seems to be very proactive in following issues and coming back with solutions."

Afshin Persian
Project Manager, Jacobs Engineering

"Softech are very good at delivering work. Many thanks for all of your help in meeting the demanding challenges faced on the Stalybridge Re-signalling project."

Richard Green
Principal Project Manager, Amey

"Softech have made every deadline put to them, provided excellent conduct and good working relationships, Softech understood Network Rail requirements and risks associated with taking GRIP4 designs from another party."

Andy Chaplin
 Senior Programme Engineer, Network Rail

"There can be difficulties when trying to integrate a team of designers into both a design house and a running project. It is therefore a great credit to Softech that they were able to become part of the Gatwick team and integrate themselves so easily to enable the successful completion of the Gatwick project."

Chris Morgan
Design Delivery Manager, Alstom

"Softech has a good understanding of client requirements, providing excellent service, very satisfied, met all deadlines."

Duncan Lyons
Project Manager, Tata Steel Projects, UK

"Softech understood exactly the level of expertise required. All tasks were delivered in the timescales required some of which at short notice. Completely satisfied with the services provided."

Paul Waby
Signalling And Systems Design Engineering Manager, Alstom

"I am very happy with the quality of work supplied by Softech and would not hesitate to recommend them to other companies."

Andrew Thomas
S&T Standards Manager, Network Rail (High Speed), UK

"The Contract Responsible Engineer for this package of work has done a fantastic job in delivering the full scope of work. The Crossrail Signalling Engineering team has found Softech to be very thorough with their work. The number of design comments raised have been minimal. It has been a real pleasure working with them."

Sean Tarpey
Senior Project Engineer, Crossrail (Network Rail)

Our Capabilities