20 – 22 May 2014 Earls Court 2, London
Innovation highlights at Infrarail
With exhibitors presenting products and services covering every aspect of constructing, equipping and operating the fixed assets of main line and urban railways, there will be plenty to interest managers, engineers and buyers at Infrarail 2014. New products will feature prominently and many of the companies taking part in the show have given us insights into what will be on display on their stands. The following pages provide just a brief foretaste of what visitors can expect to see. With many of the industry’s best known names taking part this year showcasing numerous innovations, a day at Infrarail promises very much more. Making a return to the show is The
Track, sections of track in the main hall provided by leading manufacturer Tata Steel. Cable trough supplier BCM GRC and level crossings specialist Rosehill Rail will be exhibiting via this feature. In the central section of the hall, member companies of the Rail Alliance networking association, one of the event’s supporting organisations, will be located in their own dedicated area.
The list of exhibitors which appears later in this preview gives clues to the diverse capabilities of companies taking part in this year’s show, reflecting the broad scope of the busy rail infrastructure market. Participants will range from companies
supplying specialised signalling products like Henry Williams and Variable Message Signs to firms focusing on essential railway drainage systems, such as Aqua Group and Demco. Pfisterer is one of several exhibiting companies aiming to win business linked to Network Rail’s electrification plans, while Windhoff Bahn- und Anlagentechnik will attract visitor interest as supplier of the High-Output Plant System 'factory train' which will be used for the Great Western electrification scheme. Further underlining the wide-ranging nature of the exhibition, suppliers of security systems for railway installations and equipment will include Axis Communications and Wireless CCTV, and station facilities for passengers and staff will be featured by Rail Waiting Structures.
Focus on older systems
A focus on providing support for older signalling systems will be a central theme of Stockport-based Park Signalling. The company says its exceptional knowledge and vast experience, a pioneering approach to problem solving, an innovative design and development capability, coupled with an extensive range of products and services, uniquely focuses on older equipment, enabling its useful life-extension and enhanced performance. During the early stages of a signalling system with a typical service life of 40 years or more, Original Equipment
New LED signals
Unipart Dorman will present the CLS LITE, the latest addition to its extensive range of Network Rail-approved LED signals. The range has been designed to combine the benefits of the iLS module, including light weight, self cleaning, plug coupling and improved anti-phantom countermeasures, with a classic signal head housing
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for projects where a full iLS or Modular signal is not specified or appropriate. The company says its Lightweight Signalling range provides market- leading performance as well as significant whole life cost savings, from initial design, through transportation, installation and maintenance.
Manufacturers are supportive, providing staff training, technical support and spares. In the early and mid-life years, equipment functions well and reliably. However, as time progresses, OEMs tend to focus on new products, while the reliability and performance of the equipment deteriorates and user staff proficiency often diminishes. Moreover, parts become difficult to obtain or obsolete and technical drawings and information is lost. Park Signalling says the products and services it offers are an effective response to these changes.
GSM/GSM-R solar phone on display
On show by GAI-Tronics will be its Titan GSM/GSM-R solar- powered telephone, which is certified by Network Rail for use at User Worked Crossings and other similar applications where no fixed communications are available. The vandal- and weather-resistant telephones will be used on the GSM-R network, where there is currently no cable infrastructure or means for users to contact the signaller before safely crossing the railway. The phones can be sited anywhere on the network, using a tamper-resistant 10W solar panel mounted on a free-standing post. The modular design could reduce the cost of installation. GAI-Tronics’ rail telephone products are protected against dust and water ingress to IP66. With operating temperatures of -20°C to +60°C, they are robust and weather resistant, perfectly suited for a life outdoors. They are available in analogue, SIP-VoIP and GSM (GSM-R), and are open protocol, giving telecoms designers the flexibility to furnish an entire estate with the same hardware, with a choice of connectivity. This allows projects to be deployed efficiently and cost effectively, giving seamless integration into existing or new infrastructure.
INFRARAIL 2014 OFFICIAL PREVIEW 7 Also open to all Infrarail visitors will
be the Civil Infrastructure & Technology Exhibition (CITE). This new Mack Brooks event, co-located with Infrarail in the main hall, will cover equipment, products and services needed for constructing and maintaining vital infrastructure such as roads, ports, utilities and communications networks. Add to this a busy programme of
keynote speeches from industry leaders, technical seminars, project updates and discussion forums – all free to attend – and Infrarail 2014 becomes an unmissable event.
Register now Entry to Infrarail is free for pre-registered visitors. Online registration is now open – simply go to
www.infrarail.com and follow the on-screen link. Pre-registering speeds up your access to the show and avoids the £20 entrance fee payable on the door.
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