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New coating to
LED lighting unveiled
beat graffiti
by EAO
The EAO stand at Railtex lighting throughout the
A new anti-graffiti coating that lasts for up to 20 years
featured a new carriage carriage that does not flicker
was featured at Railtex by Bingham CoTech. Graffiti
lighting system. Sci-Light or reflect harshly off other
Stop was developed by Sheffield-based train washing
– pronounced ‘sky-light’ surfaces. The flush-fitting
systems and rail maintenance group H Bingham and
– is an LED system which is units increase headroom,
Sons Ltd – Bingham Rail. The company says that use of
claimed by the company to making vehicle interiors
the new coating, which can be applied by brush, roller deliver energy savings of up feel more spacious, while
or airless spray, enables graffiti paint to be washed off to 80% when compared to improved light makes them
with just water and detergent. conventional lighting. Using appear cleaner and newer.
“We believe we have found the holy grail of anti- intelligent dimming, Sci- And with a typical full-life
graffiti technology,” says Bingham CoTech Chief Light automatically responds service of 15 years, the
Chemist Chris Knowles. “Once treated, buildings, to changes in ambient light, systems also offers cuts in
bridges, substations, underpasses and other graffiti curbing energy wastage. maintenance costs.
targets are protected for years to come. And if we apply Lights will also dim Trials with Sci-Light are
the coating ourselves, we give a 10-year guarantee.” automatically when a train is currently in progress in a
The company says it aims to begin trials on not in use. Porterbrook-owned Class
graffiti-prone coaching stock shortly using a similar EAO says Sci-Light also 323 EMU, demonstrating the
formulation. produces a far superior potential to retrofit existing
light source, with consistent vehicles with the system.
Saxon firms offer their skills
There was a strong presence at the show by railway technology detailed its capabilities in the supply of power resistors for
companies from the German Free State of Saxony. This took
propulsion and drive systems to rail vehicle builders such
the form of a large joint stand at the front of the exhibition hall
as Bombardier and Siemens, while MV automation systems
organised by the Saxony Economic Development Corporation,
GmbH presented a range of solenoids and pneumatic valves.
the Dresden Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the
Also participating were Signal Concept GmbH, specialist
in measurement technology for signalling systems, with
Network for Railway Technologies in Saxony (BTS).
its new contactless insulated rail joint tester, and vehicle
Among firms taking part were display systems supplier AEG
maintenance overhaul, repair and new-build company SFW
Gesellschaft für moderne Informationssysteme mbH, featuring
Schienenfahrzeugewerk Delitzsch GmbH.
its latest energy saving liquid crystal displays, and Erdmann
Railtex also provided a setting for a meeting between BTS
Softwaregesellschaft mbH, which develops complex database
and British manufacturers represented by Rail Alliance to
software for rail industry applications. Heine Resistors GmbH explore opportunities for future cooperation.
Railtex debut
A glimpse into
for Signalling the FUTUR
Solutions
Centrepiece of the Westinghouse Rail Systems Ltd
stand was a seven-screen display demonstrating current
projects across Europe to employ its FUTUR solution
Signalling Solutions, the systems and Urbalis
for ERTMS signalling projects. The company says that
50/50 joint venture formed CBTC.
the use by FUTUR of proven technology reduces
in 2007 between Alstom Managing Director Steve
the cost of ERTMS projects, while its ‘future-proof’
UK Transport Information McLaren said: “The show
flexibility means it can accommodate changing needs
Solutions and Balfour has been very helpful in
through an affordable programme of integration and
Beatty Rail Signalling, increasing awareness of
adaptation of existing infrastructure.
took part in Railtex for Signalling Solutions.
Also featured was the latest Westinghouse solid
the first time this year. Both our partners have
state level crossing control system, WESTeX CGP4000.
Products featured on the been around for years
Capable of controlling up to six lines, it provides the
company’s stand included but this show has
capacity to deliver total control of level crossings,
Smartlock interlockings, particularly helped us
including train detection, crossing control logic, barrier
Atlas ERTMS technology, to promote our turnkey
and light drives, vital indications and event recording.
Iconis control centre capability in civils.”
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