B&F Expand Rail Capabilities to Subways
Baldwin & Francis have further extended their rail capabilities in a recent project for a major subway system in the UK.
The subway, which carries millions of passengers each year, is one of the oldest subway systems in the world. This brownfield project would see a complete transformation including the provision of a brand-new Integrated System with new Rolling Stock, Depot Equipment, Construction Works and Fixed Equipment.
Industry
Rail & Transport
Location
UK
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The Project
The subway, which carries millions of passengers each year, is one of the oldest subway systems in the world. This brownfield project would see a complete transformation including the provision of a brand-new Integrated System with new Rolling Stock, Depot Equipment, Construction Works and Fixed Equipment.
As well as the new trains, the Subway’s signalling equipment, control systems and control centre were all to replaced and improved – this is where Baldwin & Francis rose to the challenge.
Working alongside a mixture of contractors, B&F were tasked to supply:
Distribution Power Supply unit (PSU) sub-system which comprised of the Operations Control Centre (OCC) and the 15 Station Equipment Rooms (SER) with the following associated equipment:
- 15 off Signalling Equipment Room (SER) comprising of:
- 1kV RMU.
- 400V switchboard panel.
- 48VDC PSU cabinet.
- 400V Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS)
- 1 off Operations Control Centre (OCC)
- 6.6kV/11kV transformer feeder panel.
- 400V Non-Maintained switchboard panel.
- 400V ATS Changeover panel.
- 400V maintained switchboard panel
- 400V essential panel board panel.
- 24V DC PSU cabinet.
- 48V/50V DC PSU cabinet.
- 1kV RMU.
Despite B&Fs extensive experience with the likes of Network Rail etc. this was a completely new concept with associated risks including:
- Detailed design work
- The design and manufacture of a brand-new concept; never previously produced by B&F
- The provision of necessary facilities such as an adequate test facility for product validation.
- Short lead times
However, working collectively as a team and utilising years of expertise and knowledge; a concept was created, engineered and successfully manufactured at B&F Headquarters in Sheffield with installation and commissioning on site set to take place throughout 2020.
Completed Projects
Core Valley Lines Transformation Project
The Core Valley Lines (CVL) programme of works forms a significant part of the South Wales Metro project with a budget to both improve and renew existing assets. As part of these improvements, B&F were contacted to supply various signalling power control equipment and supporting services to ensure continuity across the project; initially starting with the supply of GRP ASP units at Aberdare and Merthyr Tyfdil.
East Coast Main Line DNOs
The East Coast Main Line improvement project is a 5+ year long project to enable faster, quieter and more environmentally friendly trains to run between Edinburgh and London. As part of these improvements, B&F were contacted to supply various DNO Cubicles across the route.
Kings Cross Remodelling Project
A major part of the East Coast Upgrade by Network Rail was a multi-million-pound investment in renewing track, signalling and overhead line equipment at King’s Cross.
The Trans Pennine Route Upgrade (TRU)
As part of TRU project, a multi-billion-pound long-term railway infrastructure project that will improve connectivity in the North of the UK, various improvements and renewals are being completed across the North.
Northumberland Park DNO Cubicle
As part of the WAML upgrade project, B&F supplied GRP DNO to the client who required a 2 week turn around due to unforeseen complications.
Wessex Route Project
The Wessex rail upgrade project is a longstanding project with an investment of £2bn to improve the railway infrastructure from across the South West and into London.
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