Rail Power Systems

Babcock offers a winning turnkey service in power and electrification, both within and outside the rail industry, incorporating light rail, metro and Network Rail transport systems.

With a dedicated, 120-strong team we have optimum flexibility, enabling us to successfully deliver small one-off projects as well as large multi-million pound contracts. Our highly qualified, Planners, Engineers, Construction Managers, Project Managers, Electricians and Linemen deliver unrivalled solutions which include everything from Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) site support, installation and commissioning, through to power cable repairs, design, installation and the commissioning of 25kv feeder stations. You will find that we can offer you a unique professional and diverse level of expertise, combined with a level of service that is second to none.

Core service features:

Overhead Line:

  • Design, supply, install, test and commission of OLE transport systems including 25kV mainline, 1500 dc. Metro and light rail equipment
  • Modification, isolation, earthing, re-instatement, testing and commissioning of OLE
  • Renewals and maintenance of overhead line equipment, including insulators, droppers, masts and other components
  • Complimentary services ranging from pre or post height and stagger surveys, feasibility surveys and complete bonding renewals
     

OLE Design:

  • Accreditation for allocation design
  • Accreditation for construction design
  • Feasibility studies
  • Design verification
  • Provision of Construction Responsible Engineer support
  • Provision of Field Engineering support

HV Distribution - Design, install, test and commission of:

  • 33kV Substations
  • 25kV Substations (indoor and Outdoor)
  • Modification of existing 25kV switchgear, including SMOS
  • Feeder cable renewals 33kV/25kV and 11kV, including jointing and termination
  • Protection relays
  • 11kV Substations

LV Distribution - Design, install, test and commission of:

  • LV Distribution Systems
  • Power systems: Points heating, etc.
  • Lighting systems: High mast lighting, platform lighting, etc.
  • 650V/400V and 230V Signalling Power Supplies, including Uninterrupted Power Supplies

Inspection and testing to BS7671:2008, 17th Edition:

  • Included in the new work installation
  • Statutory inspections of fixed wiring installations
  • Survey work, proving of existing installations, including energy monitoring an power factor correction

Design and Installation of Mechanical and Electrical Fixed Plant and Equipment:

  • Principal Supply Points
  • Voltage stabilisation equipment
  • Standby pumps
  • New and refurbishment of lifts
  • Heating and Ventilations systems


Key customers:
Network Rail

 

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