Telecoms Design
Comprehensive Rail Telecoms Design services, including network surveying, detailed system design, and integration planning — with support through testing, commissioning, and maintenance.
Our comprehensive Rail Telecoms Design services are tailored to meet the diverse needs of the UK rail sector. From network surveying and detailed telecom design to installation planning, testing, and commissioning support, we provide end-to-end design expertise across all telecom systems. We also offer early-stage maintenance guidance for seamless project transitions.
Our highly qualified telecom design team brings deep experience in operational telecommunications, critical control systems, data networks, fibre optics, and Station Information and Surveillance Systems (SISS). Every solution is developed with safety, efficiency, and long-term performance in mind.
With over 20 years of experience in the rail industry, we have a deep understanding of telecoms infrastructure and railway standards. We’ve delivered successful telecom design outcomes for most major rail organisations — including Network Rail — with a consistent record of on-time, on-budget delivery.
The Rail Telecoms Design Specialists
As recognised specialists in Rail Telecom Design, Softech Rail brings deep technical expertise in railway communications and infrastructure standards. We’ve successfully delivered telecom design projects for nearly every major rail organisation in the UK — including Network Rail — supporting both new builds and upgrade schemes.
Our services cover the full design lifecycle, from initial network surveying and route planning through to detailed telecom system design. We specialise in high-volume cable routing and telecoms network design, delivering cost-effective and efficient solutions tailored to the operational realities of the rail environment.
Understanding the unique challenges of the rail industry, we collaborate closely with clients to develop bespoke rail telecom design packages that minimise disruption, support safety-critical operations, and keep programmes on schedule. Our expertise spans operational telecommunications, digital transmission networks, GSM-R, SISS, ETCS, and DOO systems.
Integrated Telecoms Design & Delivery Expertise
We offer a fully integrated Rail Telecom Design and Build service, managing every element in-house from concept through to commissioning. Our in-house team brings together M&E, M&P, and telecoms engineering disciplines with a strong track record on complex, multi-stakeholder rail projects.
From bid preparation and compliance planning to technical drawings, design assurance, and final system handover, we provide end-to-end support to ensure the successful delivery of every telecom design project.
Specialist Areas of Rail Telecoms Design
Our telecom design expertise spans a broad range of operational, passenger-facing, and control systems — all tailored to the needs of modern rail infrastructure:
Operational & Control System Design
• Operational Communications architecture and configuration
• TETRA Communication network design
• CBTC-focused Train Control system specification and interface planning
• Preliminary Train Operation Plan development and integration design
Passenger Systems & Public Access
• Audio Frequency Induction Loop (AFIL) design for accessibility
• IP-based public access network design for modern passenger services
Metro & Subsystem Design
• Detailed specifications for metro telecom systems and subsystems
• Telecom interface design and management across signalling, power, and civil works
Our ability to develop complex, integrated telecom designs enables smooth implementation and long-term system performance — all fully compliant with UK railway standards and project requirements.
Project Support & Planning
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Tender documentation and technical input
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Bidding process assistance
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Feasibility studies and design-led reporting
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Design integration across operational and retail telecom systems
Telecoms Network Design
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Backbone Communication Systems (fibre optic transmission networks)
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Concentrator and transmission system architecture
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Master Clock system integration and synchronisation planning
Operational & Safety Systems Design
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GSM-R, SCADA, NVT, VTS, and PIDS systems
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DOO systems, PA/VA, and Customer Information Systems (CIS)
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SISS design including CCTV, Help Points, and public announcement networks
Advanced CCTV & Security Design
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Real-time monitoring and recording networks
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E-map tracking and intrusion detection systems
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Centralised Video Management Systems (VMS) integration
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