Signalling consultancy
Our signalling, control and communications specialists provide specialist technical support for clients throughout the world.
Signalling and train control technologies are integral to the safe movement of traffic across a rail network.
However, Radio Based Automatic Train Protection Systems such as ETCS (-L2) and CBTC are no longer only there for keeping rail vehicles at a safe distance, but are also the enablers for the digitization of the railway, necessary to make the rail system future-proof.
Our teams offer in-depth expertise across all major trackside and onboard elements of a Control, Command Signalling system, supporting clients who value the breadth of our experience and technical insight.
In Asia and the Middle East, for example, we have helped facilitate the evolution of cutting-edge domestic signalling technologies, including advanced CBTC products. In Europe, meanwhile, we have advised infrastructure managers through the introduction of ETCS systems, including complex migrations from legacy lineside systems.
Projects
Queensland Rail ETCS Safety Assessment
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London Thameslink ETCS signalling
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Copenhagen S-Bane transition to automated operation
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Our signalling consultancy services have supported product development and system application for a range of technical configurations, including CBTC, ETCS, TPWS, ATB etc.
Previous assignments have encompassed all major trackside and onboard elements, including train detection (track circuit, axle counters, Eurobalise, etc.), interlocking (relays, CBI, etc.), train control and automation (GoA 0 – GoA 4) and control centre systems, as well as advisory on compliance with international or domestic standards.
Clients include national governments, rolling stock manufacturers, infrastructure owners, fleet owners and service operators.
Why choose Ricardo
Example services include:
- Feasibility Studies and Business Cases for new system adoption.
- Detailed requirements capture and specification development.
- Management of procurement programmes.
- Design and engineering of system migration and retrofit programmes.
- Operational advisory, such as improving system reliability and optimising maintenance regimes.
- Risk analyses of system components such as train detection, interlockings and signalling control systems.
- Technical safety arguments and Safety Cases for new/modified products or for complete signalling programmes.
Signalling consultancy Resources
