 As part of the implementation
of a telecoms network for Britain's
railways, Network Rail needed to come up
with a cost effective method for the
deployment of over 2000 GSM-R radio base
stations around all parts of the UK rail
network.
After thorough investigation
of the options and a comprehensive
specification and tendering process,
AlanDick was awarded the contract for the
integration of equipment into relocatable equipment buildings (REBs).
The company has a purpose built
Integration Centre, allowing a controlled
intake of equipment from many suppliers to
be fed through systematic deployment into REBs before shipment to site.
The REB solution is a containerised metal
cabin that contains a complete
communications base station, radio and line
transmission equipment, power supply and air
conditioning - that only needs dropping into
place and connecting to an antenna to be
operational. Being relocatable, it can be
moved readily to alternative sites if
required and is rugged enough to withstand
the harshest of environments.
The key advantage of the REB for Network
Rail, is the off-site pre-configuration,
which minimises the time needed for its
installation trackside. Therefore multiple
on-site operations are eliminated, project
risk is reduced significantly, and
maintenance work can take place in a
sheltered, safe environment.
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 Providing tailored solutions to meet
customers’ precise requirements is the
cornerstone of the AlanDick strategy.
Maintaining close relationships with a
number of companies enables us to provide
bespoke solutions with the advantage of ‘one
stop shopping,’ and our key differentiator
of vendor independence means we can always
package precisely the ideal solution for
customers, unconstrained by the limitations
of individual manufacturers’ portfolios.
 The REB forms part of the GSM-R
communications system, which enables
drivers, signallers and track workers across
the UK to communicate,
wherever they are on the network. This
system is essential to future safe operation
of the railway.
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GSM-R
and FTN REB Integration for Network
Rail
