The Challenge For Softech
A new wheel Lathe depot was proposed to be located by the old Clacton Steam Shed off the unused approach road area from the existing Dead-End Siding (Shunting Spur), towards the current carriage sidings (Up Carriage Sidings) to service the GA fleet including Stadler 12 Car and Alstom 5 Car services.
The Signalling at Clacton on Sea was recently altered (March 2021) by Network Rail which abolished Clacton Signal box with control and indications transferred to Colchester Signal Box.
The Locally Operated Points System (LOPS) and Depot Protection System (DPS) were to exchange a number of functions to control entry and exit to the Wheel Lathe Road. Point operations within the depot was to be controlled by a LOPS under the control of the Depot Responsible personnel.
The entry and exit of trains into the Depot was very challenging to integrate with the existing signalling system without updating the existing signalling.
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Anthony Kelly
“Softech were proactive and helped manage input by others such as Zone Green and Fenix…were very professional when liaising with Egis, the client and the rest of the design team. “
