BARRIERS FACING INVESTORS AND SUPPLIERS REDUCED
Recently, I was invited to the launch of the first electric bus to operate in Kent. The trial of the Volvo 7900 took place in Greenhithe in March, operating on the Fastrack A route between Dartford and Greenhithe. Along with experiencing a short journey on the bus, we also had the opportunity to see the ABB charging unit installed outside Greenhithe station. With this unit the bus can be fully charged within six minutes. Kent was the third place in the UK to take part in the national trial. After three further trials, the first roll out will be in Harrogate later in the year. Harrogate has an ambition to become the first zero emission bus town, using an all EV bus fleet. Lisa Peake - Editor
detailed requirements that underpin how the railway and the delivery of improvement projects are run. The changes are to encourage greater innovation, cost efficiency and third party funding into the rail network, whilst maintaining safety. As part of its ‘Open for
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Business’ agenda, the infrastructure company has already updated and streamlined 400 of these standards to reduce both complexity and cost, and to encourage innovation. Suppliers and other stakeholders will also be asked to proactively suggest better ways of maintaining and enhancing the railway via Network Rail’s new standards challenge process. The move represents a significant step toward
breaking down barriers and makes it easier to introduce new ideas and streamlined procedures.
etwork Rail has announced it is encouraging contractors, suppliers and stakeholders to propose changes to its ‘standards’ – the
Network Rail hopes these initial steps – part of its wider Transformation Plan – illustrate its commitment to becoming more customer-focused, more competitive and more attractive commercially to investors. Following the launch of the process, appropriate incentives are to be progressively introduced to encourage challenges, for example, through providing corporate recognition of successful applications, assessing contract performance in relation to standards innovation or in certain scenarios sharing a proportion of savings realised following a successful challenge on a project.
As the scope covers Network Rail’s whole portfolio of
policies, standards, processes and specifications, including initiating dialogue with the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) in relation to Railway Group and Industry Standards, there is excitement to see what limitations can removed and the opportunities that will be enabled through successful challenges.
www.networkrail.co.uk
SCOLMORE’S CLICK SMART SYSTEM INSTALLED AT SELECT HEAD OFFICE
SELECT, the trade association for the electrical contracting industry in Scotland, required an update for its 10 year old building management system at its headquarters near Penicuik, Midlothian. Coming in at around 50 per cent less than the original budget planned, the company selected Scolmore’s Click Smart RF Wireless Control System, which was installed with little disruption to the original electrical system, but provided an easy to adapt means to control all lighting throughout the entire premises. The Click Smart system is a sophisticated
home automation system that is suitable for both refurbishment and new build projects and can be used to update an existing wiring system to provide added security, energy saving, comfort and control. It offers flexible
can be installed behind light fittings or into suitable installation boxes and the transmitters are powered by battery, so there is no need for additional power supply. Following the installation of Click Smart, all
installation and easy programming, with its one touch centralised control panel that allows lighting, shutters, blinds, gates, latches and garage doors to be adjusted. The RF system is made up of a series of
wireless transmitters, receivers and combined units. No additional cables or wall cutting is required to install the system as the receivers
lighting in the training centre, boardroom, conference rooms, canteen, rest rooms and reception area at SELECT is now controlled using JA-83P PIR sensors, switching via a RFSA-66M 6-channel multifunction switch receiver installed in the plant room. The signal has been boosted using RFRP-20/B signal repeaters, located in various locations through the site. The RF Touch control panel is mounted on
the wall in reception and acts as a central control point for the entire system.
www.scolmore.co.uk
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