SCUNTHORPE SIGNALLING SUCCESSFULLY COMMISSIONED

Friday 1 Apr 2005

SCUNTHORPE SIGNALLING SUCCESSFULLY COMMISSIONED

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Easter weekend saw the successful commissioning of the new £9 million signalling interlocking system in the Scunthorpe power signal box (PSB) area. Signalling interlocking is the ‘safety brain’ behind the signalling system preventing the signaller from setting up an unsafe movement. The existing signal interlocking was installed in the early 1970’s and is now life expired. The old system was replaced by solid state technology and has been brought up to modern day standards. A purpose built building was constructed to house the new equipment. Work also included installing new cabling to the signalling panel and outside equipment. The signalling control panel was also improved. Dyan Crowther, Route Director, Network Rail said: “The new signalling interlocking will improve the reliability of the rail network in Scunthorpe. I would like to thank all those involved including our industry partners who worked hard to ensure the success of the project.”

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