Thameslink Re-Signalling

This scheme began in October 2007 and is Network Rail’s biggest following the successful completion of work to improve the speed and frequency of trains on the West Coast (which links cities like London, Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow).

Increasing trains in each direction through central London by up to 300% (peaking at up to 24 per hour) In all the Thameslink Programme will deliver: 50% longer trains across the current Thameslink route (by 2012). New direct services, to new destinations on the Thameslink route (e.g. Cambridge to Gatwick). A reduction in overcrowding on the Underground, with three times as many trains travelling between St Pancras International and Blackfriars every hour (an increase from 8 to up to 24 by 2015). New stations and an end to bottlenecks at Blackfriars (by 2012) and London Bridge (by 2015). New trains across the Thameslink route – an entirely new fleet by 2015. Platform extensions and other improvements at around 50 stations outside of central London (by 2012)

Client

Invensys Rail

Project Value

£283,500

Duration

March 2009 – April 2010
October 2010 - Ongoing 

Activities Undertaken

Signalling modifications to Victoria signal box and signal panel
Signalling modifications in West Hampsted relay room and panel
Wiring and termination of numerous location cases and REBs
Installation of diss boxes and new LED type signals
Installation of new AWS and TPWS equipment
Installation of type 3 impedance bonds 

Client Contact

Bryan Pratt, Keith Pratt - Invensys Construction Managers
Reference Available Upon Request