Purfleet Signalling and Telecoms

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

Client

Waterman

Project Completed

Dec 2023

The Challenge For Softech

This project involved comprehensive design work across all disciplines to support the replacement of the existing station building with a new structure. One significant aspect of the project addressed the current at-grade level crossing of the railway line and London Road. This crossing posed challenges to traffic flow due to waiting times and safety concerns, especially for heavy goods vehicles serving industrial uses in the eastern part of Purfleet and local residential movement. The design mandate entailed ensuring minimal disruption and no impact on Signal signage sighting for all new infrastructure, including the station building, footover and Roadbridge.

Softech’s Solutions

We conducted extensive site surveys and inspections to assess the impacted assets against the new civil and architectural designs. Our evaluations included detailed signal and signage sighting assessments. These were undertaken to mitigate any potential adverse effects of new station building, new highway bridge to replace the level crossing, a new station footbridge and other proposed assets. We developed a comprehensive signalling scheme plan and supporting documentation.

criss crossed rail alignment design engineered by a railway pway design team

For the new station and ticketing office, we produced Telecoms designs encompassing CCTV, Public Address Systems (PAS), and Station Information and Surveillance Systems (SISS). We also conducted and attended interdisciplinary checks (IDC/IDR) to ensure seamless integration with the OLE, E&P and M&E engineering designs.

The Result

Softech is proud to play a pivotal role in this groundbreaking initiative, in collaboration with Thurrock Council. This ambitious £1 billion project aims to revolutionise Purfleet-on-Thames, creating a world-class creative hub and vibrant town center, alongside constructing up to 2,850 modern residences. 

 

The scheme also includes an integrated medical center and substantial transport improvements, reflecting our commitment to shaping the future of Purfleet-on-Thames.

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“Pleased with Softech’s proactive approach and always going the extra mile to keep the quality, cost and program on target…the design team take keen interest to highlight any design or delivery issues as soon as they are known to them and thus ensuring a fast and efficient resolution.”

Rail Sector Director Waterman

Our Work: Case Studies

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Clapham Junction Platform 16
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