A once in a generation overhaul of Manchester’s railway signalling system is complete to improve future journeys for passengers and freight.
Equipment which was nearly 40 years old around Trafford Park has been replaced with the latest digital technology.
Network Rail has awarded a contract to a consortium led by Thales Ground Transportation Systems Ltd to develop and trial Fibre Optic Acoustic Sensing (FOAS) technology that will support improvements in safety and performance on the railway.
A once in a generation overhaul of Manchester’s railway signalling system is complete to improve future journeys for passengers and freight.
Equipment which was nearly 40 years old around Trafford Park has been replaced with the latest digital technology.
Network Rail has awarded a contract to a consortium led by Thales Ground Transportation Systems Ltd to develop and trial Fibre Optic Acoustic Sensing (FOAS) technology that will support improvements in safety and performance on the railway.