Rail Telecom Design

Comprehensive rail telecom design services, including surveying, detailed design, testing, commissioning and maintenance. 

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Our comprehensive range of rail telecom design services are designed to meet the varied needs of the rail sector. We undertake network surveying, detailed design, planning, installation, test and commissioning for the rail industry. We can also provide initial maintenance on most telecom projects.

Our highly qualified telecoms design team leverage their extensive experience to ensure the successful delivery of operational telecoms, critical control system architecture, networked data communications, fibre optics, station information and surveillance services, whilst prioritising safety and efficiency.

With 20 years of experience in the rail industry, we have a deep understanding of railway standards and telecoms infrastructure. We take pride in ensuring that our clients’ requirements and expectations are exceeded on time, every time.

Our dedication to detail and quality has driven our success in completing numerous projects for most major rail organisations, including Network Rail.

The Rail Telecom Design Specialists

As leaders in rail telecom design, we leverage our deep expertise in railway standards and telecoms infrastructure to deliver successful projects for nearly every company in the Rail industry, including Network Rail. Our services, from network surveying to design and planning, are tailored to the diverse needs of the rail sector. We specialise in high-volume telecoms cable and route design, making us the go-to choice for cost-effective and efficient solutions.

Understanding the unique challenges of the rail industry, we work closely with clients to craft customised telecom designs that minimise disruptions and ensure smooth, safe, and on-time operations. Our expertise covers Operational Telecommunications, Digital Transmission Networks, ETCS, SISS, DOO Systems, and GSM Radio Networks.

Our Telecom Design & Build Expertise

We offer a comprehensive service, managing every aspect of rail telecoms design from concept to commissioning, all in-house. We also collaborate seamlessly with other teams to enhance our offerings.
At Softech Rail, our skilled team combines M&E, M&P, and telecoms engineering capabilities with a proven track record in complex rail and construction projects. From bid preparation to final handover, we provide end-to-end support, ensuring successful project delivery.

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Our Rail Telecom Design Capabilities:

  • Operational Communication
  • Audio Frequency Induction Loop (AFIL)
  • IP Based public access
  • Tetra Communication
  • Train Control system specification (particular expertise in CBTC) Preliminary
  • Train operation plan
  • Detailed specifications metro telecommunication system and subsystem specification
  • Interface management (with other systems and infrastructure)
Rail Telecom Design
  • Tender documentation
  • Bidding process assistance
  • Full spectrum of railway telecom works
  • Backbone Communication System – Fiber Optic Transmission System
  • Feasibility Reports
  • Covering operational and retail telecoms
  • Concentrator and transmission systems
  • SISS (CIS, PA/VA Systems)
  • NVT, VTS, PIDS, SCADA, GSM-R
  • Master Clock
  • CCTV – Real Time Monitoring, E-Map Tracking, Intrusion Detection, Centralised Video Management System
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Our Rail Telecom Design and Build Projects

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
Purfleet Signalling and Telecoms
Signalling and Telecoms designs for highway Bridge, reconstruction of entire station including shopping concourse and lowering of OLE catenary.
Dec 14, 2023
North Hertford Telecoms Design
Carrying out site survey and telecoms detailed design for NR owned assets which includes station information and surveillance system.
Dec 8, 2023
Barnes Signalling, Telecoms and E&P
ES4, ES5 Designs, Site surveys for the identification of affected cable routes and production of detailed designs. Testing and commissioning
Oct 20, 2023

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