Vital

Project Overview

Once completed, Hindhead Tunnel will form an extension of the A3 from London to Portsmouth, diverting large volumes of traffic away from the town of Hindhead. Eurosigns & Highway Infrastructure Services (HIS) required high quality VMS based on rotating plank technology for traffic management at both north and south approaches.

Project Solution

The scope of works to date has covered the design, supply and testing of fifty-six Vital Tri-Signs. The signs will provide diversionary instruction during any tunnel closure once the tunnel is operational in summer 2011. The signs are controlled from the Hindhead Tunnel main control room using the Vital Tri-sign HA approved NMCS2 driver (RP2000).

Project Result

Due to the volume of signs required, the scheme was split into three phases, with the most critical signs produced first. The signs were manufactured from order within four weeks of each phase.

Project Overview

The 725 metre long Medway Tunnel is an immersed tube dual two-lane tunnel with cut and cover approaches that was opened in 1996. Despite the relatively recent build, a new SCADA control system was required to replace the proprietary system that was no longer supported by the manufacturer.

Project Solution

Vital Technology were contracted to design, supply, install, test, commission and site acceptance test a range of replacement and new systems for the Medway Tunnel, including SCADA, Data Communications, CCTV and Telephones systems, alongside Radio rebroadcast, lighting, and VAID options. The core solution is based upon new dual redundant SCADA servers and hot standby PLCs, as well as a new gigabit, fibre optic self healing "Turbo" ring with a 300ms recovery time.

Project Result

This project is ongoing, but the anticipated conclusion will provide simplified, safer and more reliable systems that are more easily maintained and flexible in terms of any future development, interfacing and enhancements.

Project Overview

Drax Power Station, in Selby, North Yorkshire is the largest, cleanest and most efficient coal-fired power station in the UK, with the capacity to meet 7% of the UK’s electricity needs. As part of its commitment to reducing carbon dioxide emissions, Drax Power Limited commissioned the construction of a Biomass Plant.

Project Solution

Vital provided the design, manufacture, supply, installation and commissioning of the 11 kV systems associated with the biomass plant. This included a 22 panel switchboard, 12 kilometres of cabling, retrofit to existing switchgear, SCADA, UPS and DC systems.

Project Result

In support of Vital Power (a Vital Services Group company), all project works were completed on-time and within budget, to the satisfaction of Drax Power Limited.

Project Overview

The Channel Tunnel Rail Link (CTRL) is a 67 mile high-speed railway line running from London through Kent to the British end of the Channel Tunnel. The line was built to carry international passenger traffic from the UK to Continental Europe, as well as domestic passenger traffic to and from towns and cities in Kent. The completed line, crossing over the River Medway and underneath the River Thames to London St Pancras railway station, opened on 14 November 2007.

Project Solution

Vital Technology / Ematics were chosen as the specialist sub-contractor to provide the tunnel ventilation control systems for the three new tunnels of the Channel Tunnel Rail Link. The primary function of the tunnel ECS is to supply air or extract air from the tunnels in the event of an incident, as well as perform tunnel ventilation during normal train operations. All PLC and SCADA software was developed in accordance with mandatory “SIL 3” requirements employing approved configuration management systems and procedures.

Project Result

Ematics installed solution allows the Channel Tunnel Rail Link to continue to operate safely, protecting the public in normal operations, as well as in the event of a fire or other incident.

Project Overview

The 2.8 mile dual bore Dublin Port Tunnel forms part of the M50 motorway, connecting Dublin Port, which lies to the east of central Dublin, and the M1 motorway close to Dublin Airport. Since opening, the Dublin Port Tunnel has suffered from a documented history of reduced traffic operation and unplanned disruptions caused by poor network design practices, network infrastructure deficiencies and persistent equipment failures. As the tunnel is fundamental to the city’s traffic management, the tunnel had to remain in operation with a phased and meticulously planned install.

Project Solution

The tunnel operators engaged Vital Technology to provide a bespoke network upgrade and integrated solution. Vital addressed the network instability by removing the old switches and the Dual Ring fibre design, replacing each of them with a stack of two Cisco 3750G switches within each specific location, this in turn generated a total of 22 switches within the entire tunnel network, utilising the ‘stackwise’ and ‘etherchannel’ technologies to compress the old dual fibre ring toplology into a single ring configuration. Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol 802.1w was introduced onto the network, its purpose was to improve the network convergence time considerably. Combined with etherchannel, the number of network trunk links was halved.

Project Result

Since the upgrade, the tunnel systems have continued to operate at high efficiency levels, with unplanned closures and disruptions reduced to a minimum.

Project Overview

Lantau and Airport Railway (LAR) links Hong Kong Central Station with the new airport, and is designed for the safe and efficient transportation of its passengers and goods. Part of the project works was the requirement for supply and install of The Environmental Control System (ECS) controller hardware and software to control and monitor all ECS equipment, enabling automatic control of the air conditioning and ventilation of the stations, ancillary buildings and tunnels of the LAR during normal and congested modes of operation and in the event of emergencies.

Project Solution

Vital provided ECS using dual redundant PLC’s as well as dual redundant SCADA systems at each of the stations. Other works included Control System Design, Software development, cable routing, and interface management. The installed ECS system provides different types of control for all station scenarios including Normal Operational Control, Congested Operational Control (delay preventing free flow of trains), and Emergency Operational Control (fire, smoke, other incidents)

Project Result

Vitals input and expertise was an important piece of the overall railway project, which now provides safe and efficient transport between two major transport hubs in Hong Kong.

Project Overview

The 700m long dual-bore Butetown Tunnel feeds the Cardiff Bay area. The Tunnel is operated by Cardiff County Council via the Urban Traffic Control system, located at County Hall in Cardiff. Equipment failure and age necessitated a replacement SCADA system and associated infrastructure to ensure the safety of tunnel users.

Project Solution

Vital designed and installed ther new SCADA and PLC systems, compliant with client requirements, replacing a SCADA computer system based upon a proprietary SCADA software package that was no longer supported by the software manufacturer. The new dual redundant intergrated SCADA and PLC system operates a functional hierachy system, with its client at the lowest level of control priority and the local control panels at the highest. The SCADA level communications network consists of a combination of fault tolerant, redundant fibre optic ring topology using ring management switches at each node and copper ethernet connection.

Project Result

The new system and infrastructure allows for increased safety and tunnel efficiency by increasing reliability and making sure that the failure of single pieces equipment did not force a full tunnel closure for repair.

Project Overview

The 700m long dual-bore Butetown Tunnel feeds the Cardiff Bay area. The Tunnel is operated by Cardiff County Council via the Urban Traffic Control system, located at County Hall in Cardiff. Council Authorities approved the replacement of the aging tunnel variables message signs with a modern system, installed in two phases over 24 months. Phase 1 comprised the design of the full replacement VMSS System and implementation of the new top end system. Phase 2 comprised the installation and commissioning of replacement bottom end sign drivers.

Project Solution

The VMSS system implements sign plans, which request the setting of individual signs within the tunnel and on the tunnel approaches. The selection of sign plans is based on actual road conditions in terms of traffic flow, incidents, maintenance activities etc. Overall the system controls 40 Lane Control signs within the tunnel, and 14 VMS Signs. Vital developed a PLC based system to interface with the VMS signs as a straight replacement for the existing NMCS2 Transponder. It communicates with the signs using Standard Highways Agency 5 byte NMCS2 messages via existing RS485 cables. It also provides an Ethernet interface and communicates with the top end system via Modbus TCP protocol.

Project Result

Overall, the use of modular design principles and off the shelf components leads to a more cost effective system, with the end user not locked in to a specific vendor company. This presents the end user with future benefits in terms of system maintainability and upgradeability.

Project Overview

The section of the A470 to the North of Cardiff City Centre operates a Tidal Flow System. The A470 at this point is a three lane urban highway. The existing Tidal Flow system was implemented using static plate signs for the inside and outside lanes, and a single ‘flap’ type sign controlling the centre lane. Cardiff City Council required more control over the Tidal Flow System, with all three lanes controllable from the County Hall Control Centre.

Project Solution

The replacement system supplied by Ematics comprised of double-sided LED type signs above each lane on each highway gantry, as well as advanced warning Mimic signs to let drivers know what the current state of the system is before they enter it. The solution included full design and installation of the LED and Mimic signs, as well as a set of controller cabinets providing a hierarchical safety structure taking into account failures at all levels. The system was supported by a fibre-ring ethernet network interconnecting the sign controllers and main server at the control room in Cardiff County Hall.

Project Result

Cardiff County Council now have one of the most flexible and safe Tidal Flow lane control systems in the UK, with a control system capable of futher enhancements in the future, such as low level lighting, should it be required.

Project Overview

The Rotherhithe road tunnel crosses beneath the River Thames in East London. It connects the Ratcliff district of Limehouse in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets north of the river to Rotherhithe in the London Borough of Southwark south of the river Due to the aging infrastructure, a new Tunnel Enviromental System was required to control and monitor day to day vehicle pollution, fire detection, and tunnel lighting / ventilation and smoke control demands.

Project Solution

The Rotherhithe Tunnel Control System was developed using the most up to date Modicon Programmable Controllers, and the latest version of the Factory Link Supervisory Control Data Acquisition system connected on a high speed fibre optic network to provide a usable, durable and enduring product The provided system included Fire detection equipment (Distributed Temperature Sensor), Pollution Monitoring equipment, UPS, and override control & status panels, as well as recording and logging of alarms, power consumption, lighting, and ventilation.

Project Result

The project was completed successfully, on time and within budget, increasing safety for all tunnel users. The flexible and open solution allows for future expansion, with ease of maintenance and interfacing in mind.

Project Overview

Part of the A13 Road Network, the East India Dock Tunnel takes the A1261 Aspen Way under Leamouth Road, and was opened in 1993 to help ease congestion. Although a relatively new tunnel, upgrades were required to incorporate the latest communication and safety assets.

Project Solution

In conjunction with the consultant designer, Vital engineers provided works covering Ventilation Fans, Supplies and Controls, Pollution Sensors, Lighting Luminaires, Supplies and Controls, ERT354 Emergency Telephones, CCTV System, Radio Rebroadcast System, and Road Loops. Vital also provided all systems integration and interface management under a common SCADA system of Vital design.

Project Result

With the project completed on time and within budget, the East India Dock Tunnel has been brought up to date with the surrounding road networks, and continues to provide a safe and efficient service to all tunnel users.

Outline Description
This road scheme has been necessary to relieve heavy freight traffic from driving down through the small Kent town centre to reach the Ferry Port
en-route to France and Belgium.

Vital/Ematics engineers were appointed by Taylor Woodrow for the design, integration, commissioning and interface management of all the control, communications and sub-system supply.
Scope of Supply

• SCADA and PLC control system design, installation and commissioning
  
• CCTV system
  
• Emergency telephones
  
• Lane Control Signals & approach road message signs
  
• Tunnel Radio re-broadcast Microwave communications to a remote monitoring control centre
  
• Traffic Surveillance
  
• Pollution Sensors
  

Systems
The SCADA system provides the following functions:

>User interface depiting status of all tunnel sub-systems
>Alarm and Event logging for all tunnel sub-systems
>Real time / historical trending of key parameters
>Date logging and archiving
>Provision of a means of operational parameter adjustment
>Emergency control of tunnel lighting and ventilation
>Manual control facility for tunnel lighting and ventilation
>Monitoring and control of traffic surveillance system via a dedicated data link
>Monitoring of emergency telephone system via a digital I/O interface
>Recording of power consumptions and plant hoursrun for maintenance purposes
>Generation of maintenance alarms
>Generation of plant status and data reports

The PLC system performs the following functions:

>Monitoring & control of tunnel vent fans
>Monitoring & control of luminance levels
>Monitoring of LV Switchgear
>Monitoring of water pump and sump pumps
>Control & monitoring of pollution sensors
>Control & monitoring of Variable Message Signs
>Monitoring of fire and security alarm system
>Interface to the duty standby SCADA system

Project Overview

The Jubilee Line Extension was the extension of the London Underground Jubilee line from Green Park to Stratford through south and east London. The construction of new stations and the modification of existing ones required modern ventilation systems for both the tunnel and public areas.

Project Solution

Vital provided control and monitoring of the operating mode criteria for fan units, dampers, packaged plants and associated equipment; monitoring of internal and extenal temperature, humidity and pressure. Vital conducted SCADA and PLC control system design, panel design, and interface definition to support the monitoring and control of Tunnel Vent Fans and Public Area Vent Fans, Dampers and temperature / humidity sensors. Vital were also required to provide an interface to the Station Information Management System and the Central Information Management System, as well as the provision of an operator interface at the Local Control Panel, Control Smoke Curtains and Smoke Vent Openings.

Project Result

The Jubilee Line Extension was opened as expected in phases, and continues to function to requirements today.

Project Overview

The North Wales Traffic Control Centre in Conwy provides traffic and tunnel management for the A55 and surrounding areas. Part of the requirements for the NWTCC is to provide and control the regions variables message signs in tunnels and major trunk roads.

Project Solution

With a total of six SCADA stations, including a main server, and 30 PLCs connected via a propriety Modbus+ network, the provided system provides control and monitoring of 64 variable message signs with the scope for 16 more. Vital engineers produced standard system components that could be configured to meet the client’s requirements.

Project Result

A key aspect of the project was to implement the new system whilst maintaining the exixting system on the 5K of approach roads and tunnel. The change over from the existing to the new system had to happen with negligible disruption to the road user, this was achieved over 48 hours of tunnel closures and controlled traffic management.

Project Overview

Mersey Kingsway and Queensway Tunnels connect Liverpool with the Wirral Peninsula under the River Mersey, with the Queensway Tunnel running to Birkenhead, and Kingsway Tunnel running to Wallasey. The existing toll booth signage at both tunnels toll plazas required complete replacement.

Project Solution

Vital supplied 36 Tri-signs split across the two toll plazas. The new signage needed to be reliable and easily interpreted by the public via the use of standard pictorial symbols and text to convey at a glance the status of each lane.

Project Result

Works had to be programmed outside of regular hours, with a requirement to keep down-time to a minimum at each toll booth kiosk, reducing potential revenue losses and not disrupting adjacent kiosks.

Project Overview

The new Cardiff Football Stadium and retail park construction required a complete reconfiguration of the A4232 Leckwith junction and surrounding highways. Vital were contracted with the supply of all Rotating Plank signs within the new road scheme.

Project Solution

Vital supplied 22 Tri-signs covering the approach to, and within, the new Gyratory road system. Some of the road signs installed are among the largest combined RPS / plate signage in the UK, with up to three individually controlled RPS sections in each sign.

Project Result

The works were completed well before the Cardiff City Stadium opened in late 2009, allowing traffic to become accustomed to the new road system and signage before the first event.

Project Overview

The M6 is the longest motorway in the United Kingdom. It runs from the junction of the M1 near Rugby in central England, passes near coventry, through Birmingham, and near the major cities of Wolverhampton, Stoke-on-Trent, Manchester, Liverpool, and Preston, up to the Scottish border. In order to assist driver awareness, new road signage using the latest Rotating Prism Technology is in the process of being rolled out to new and existing motorway sections.

Project Solution

Vital have supplied signage to motorway schemes including six Tri-signs at the M6 Carlisle to Guards Mill extension, and two Tri-signs at the M6 Junction 15 (A500) improvement works. Vital Tri-signs were also provided for the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) checkpoint.

Project Result

The signage schemes were completed on time, within budget, and to the full satisfaction of the client.

Project Overview

Mandeville Road in Northolt is a busy link road of the A40 in North West London. It was decided by the local Highways Agency that rotating plank type variable message signs would be beneficial in conveying bus lane time tables to other road users during certain times of the day to reduce congestion.

Project Solution

Vital Tri-signs were installed to indicate when bus lanes are open and closed to road users. Automated flashing lights (WigWags) make up an integral part of the sign outer frame to enhance the importance of the bus lanes enforcement and face changes.

Project Result

Mandeville Road motorists now have the confidence to use the bus lanes during permitted hours under the new scheme, relieving the congestion from the A40 to other areas of the borough, and allowing buses, taxis and cycles to arrive at their destination without waiting. Vital have been awarded the annual maintenance contract for this installation.

Project Overview

The A1203 is a busy main road from Central London to the Docklands. Part of this roadway includes the Limehouse Link Tunnel. When the tunnel is closed for maintenance or due to an accident, drivers are diverted away from the tunnel to the A13.

Project Solution

Vital installed a Tri-sign at the entrance to the Limehouse Link Tunnel approach. During normal traffic the sign is static. When a wireless signal is transmitted during tunnel closures the sign changes to report the Tunnel Closed / Diversion status, with flashing wig-wags to enhance visibility.

Project Result

Motorists get advanced warning of tunnel closures and congestion is reduced.

Project Overview

A2 Jubilee Way in Dover is a major transport route to and from Dover Port. As the A2 can become heavily congested, a diversionary route has been put into place to ease the flow of traffic into the Docks.

Project Solution

Three Vital Tri-signs which are radio controlled by Keyfob are being used to direct traffic to the port. One Vital tri-sign has been positioned approaching Guston roundabout showing normal traffic information, and when the diversion is in place showing ‘Follow Diversion’. Two Vital tri-signs are located side by side on Guston roundabout in normal traffic conditions. One shows the direction to the Docks, and the other showing a blank face. When the diversion is in place the sign showing the direction to the Docks will now show Road Closed and the other sign will show the diversion.

Project Result

This system reduces traffic congestion along the A2 and drivers are able to divert where necessary.

Project Overview

As part of the Hard Shoulder Running trial by the Highways Agency, junction 5 of the M42 Southbound has been modified to allow use of the hard shoulder when continuing south past the junction. The trial site required a variable message sign solution to allow the hard shoulder to be opened and closed to traffic as the congestion and safety situation dictated.

Project Solution

Vital have installed two Tri-signs, one on the Gantry before the junction 5 exit, and one on the slip road at the junction. The Gantry Sign is set to a standard blank face during normal traffic hours. When excessive congestion has built up, the sign rotates to the face showing that the hard shoulder is now open to road users as a reduced width lane. Both signs are controlled using the NMCS2 Highways Agency Standards.

Project Result

The through junction running scheme helps to reduce traffic congestion during busy periods.

Project Overview

The Blackwall Tunnels are a pair of 1300m long tunnels underneath the River Thames in East London, linking the Borough of Tower Hamlets with the Borough of Greenwich. Transport for London required high quality variable message signs based on rotating prism technology for approach traffic management to the Blackwall Tunnel North Bore.

Project Solution

The scope of works covered the design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning, site acceptance and handover of ten Vital Tri-Signs. The signs provide diversionary induction associated with the planned refurbishment of the Northbound Tunnel upgrade scheduled for July 2009. The signs are all equiped with wig-wags, with diversionary traffic plans set from the Blackwall Tunnel control room using the Vital Tri-sign HA approved NMCS2 driver (RP2000).

Project Result

The signs were manufactured from order within 4 weeks, and successfully installed to the satisfaction of Transport for London and the local council in time for the planned refurbishment.

Project Overview

The A12 Westlink in Belfast is a busy link road to the M1 which crosses the city from the north west to the south east. It was decided that rotating plank type variable message signs would be beneficial in enforcing variable speed limits along the route in an effort to ease congestion during certain times of the day.

Project Solution

Vital installed Tri-signs to display the variable speed limits of 30/40/50. Rotating plank type signs were selected as the appropriate solution due to studies concluding that motorists respond better to familar ‘fixed plate’ style signs (including rotating plank vms) than to LED type variable messaging signs. Vital Tri-signs are located at all points of entry onto the A12 Westlink to enhance the importance of the restrictions.

Project Result

Motorists using the A12 Westlink now have the confidence that all is being done to reduce congestion and maintain a flow of traffic in and out of the city, whilst maintaning safety through speed restriction.

Project Overview

The Network Rail installation in Erewash Valley has been targeted by organised gangs stealing copper cable. The combination of service loss and financial damage with the risk of fatal accident meant that a fast solution was required.

Project Solution

Twelve sites were identified as hotspots where Vital Sentry would be deployed. These included existing GSMR towers and purpose built CCTV columns, providing a host of logistical challenges to be overcome. Vital Sentry houses three cameras. Two fixed, and one PTZ dome, all transmitting live images to Network Rail Control Room at Derby via a 3G network.

Project Result

Network Rail has marked a huge reduction in incidents, and is very satisfied with the installed systems.

Project Overview

The Network Rail access point at Asquith Boulevard, on the outskirts of Leicester has been subject to vandalism. Despite the best efforts of both Network Rail and local residents, children have been climbing through gardens and destroying property in order to gain access to the train tracks.

Project Solution

Vital Technology was asked to provide a CCTV solution to eliminate and record any future incidents. A bespoke Rapid Deployment Vital Sentry CCTV Solution was installed. The unit comprises two fixed cameras and one fully controllable PTZ, with recorded images being sent over a 3G network to the Network Rail Control Centre in Derby. Leicester City Council and Network Rail subsidised the costs for a new lampost to be installed on the street, allowing the Vital Sentry CCTV Solution to draw its power.

Project Result

Leicester City Council, Network Rail and local residents were very satisfied with the vast reduction in criminal activity

Project Overview

Vital Technology was contracted with designing, installing and commissioning a CCTV system to help reduce crime within two busy West London subways.

Project Solution

Hogarth and Harvard Hill subways are on the A4, one of the busiest commuter routes into London’s West End. With a combined total of six entrances and exits, the volume of pedestrians is considerable.

Project Result

Vital Technology designed and installed a twelve camera system at Hogarth and a six camera system at Harvard Hill, each with recording capability.
Hounslow Council was delighted with the outcome, with a remote monitoring feature and two more sites underway.

Project overview

The North West Development Agency (NWDA) manages the economic development and regeneration of the region; promoting business efficiency, inward investment and competitiveness.  One of its projects is the Ancoats area of Manchester.   In excess of five million pounds has been invested into the regeneration of St Peter’s Church and the surrounding area. However, the building was targeted by thieves, who stole the lead flashing from the roof.

Project Solution

 

Vital Technology designed a three camera, IP based wireless solution.  With two PTZ cameras overlooking the church, and a third for nearby development areas.  All three cameras are monitored and recorded by a local security control room.  As part of the project the NWDA requested that Vital also intergrate with the existing ten analogue cameras on site.

 

Project Result

Vital Technology developed and successfully installed a full Hybrid system, allowing for both analogue and IP inputs.  The additional cameras have also led to a reduction of crime within the area and the church has had no incidents since.

 

Project Overview

Managed by Transport For London (TFL), Great Cambridge Roundabout pedestrian underpass was subject to high levels of crime and vandalism. A solution was required to reduce repair costs and ensure public safety.

Project Solution

Vital Technologies Security Division were contracted to supply a solution. This encompassed the design and installation of 14 IP CCTV cameras including 2 Uninterruptable Power Supplies, 2 Unmanaged Switches, CCTV Masts and Cabled Infrastructure. The solution allowed for wireless connectivity into the existing local authority LAN.

Project Result

Operators at TFL control are now able to view real-time images, download recorded footage, monitor pedestrian activity and ensure general public safety and a reduction in crime

Project Overview

Operated by Network Rail (NWR), Chaddesden Sidings provides valuable storage and resting for commercial rolling stock. Derby PSB are responsible for the movements and co-ordination of traffic in and out of the sidings. Traditionally, this required visual confirmation by attending site to communicate track availability via mobile phone to the Derby PSB.

Project Solution

Vital Technologies Security Division were contracted to supply a solution. This encompassed the design and installation of remote CCTV systems with off-site monitoring through a stand alone Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), transmitting real-time images over 1 mile via secure TCP/IP wireless link.

Project Result

Operators at Derby PSB control are now able to view and record real-time images, without the requirement to visit site. This has resulted in reduced operational cost and increased efficiency and safety.

Project Overview

Managed by East Midlands Trains (EMT), Peartree Station provides essential rural access for its passengers, using the Network Rail (NWR) infrastructure. Only receiving two train stops per day, Peartree operates as an unmanned platform, and so may be subject to vandalism and trespassing. In a joint venture to provide asset protection, EMT and NWR looked for a means of securing and monitoring the station.

Project Solution

Vital Technologies Security Division were contracted to supply a solution. This encompassed the design and installation of hydraulically actuated remote Gate Access Control, together with a CCTV system, totalling five cameras including one wireless and remote monitoring station, using the existing fixed telecoms network.

Project Result

Operators at EMT control are now able to view and control the fully functional PTZ cameras in real-time, download recorded footage, monitor station activity and communicate via the gates intercom and access control system.

Project Overview

T-Mobile run a national wireless LAN and cell service throughout the UK via hotspots and Nano BTS Pico Cells. These deployments enable subscribers to gain access to the internet, and provide GSM, GPRS, and EDGE connections using IP backhaul in areas of poor mobile 2G coverage.

Project Solution

Vital Technology were contracted to supply a solution. This encompassed the design, installation, and commissioning of CISCO network infrastructure, wireless hotspots and Pico Cell in-building solutions at banks, offices, private residences, underground stations, factories, hotels, coffee chops, and service station chains. Vital provided management and engineers with experience and qualifications in CISCO switch and router technology, IP Access, Pico Cells, Cat5, fibre, scripting, configuration, and detailed design.

Project Result

This contract challenged Vital’s rapid deployment techniques, proving our intensive approach to achieving site connectivity whilst working to critical path programmes and stringent client KPIs

Project Overview

The Heathrow Express transfers travellers to and from Heathrow Airport every fifteen minutes. During this journey, passengers enjoy ‘First Class’ comfort, hospitality, mobile phone operation and WiFi connection to the internet.

Project Solution

For Heathrow Express to offer these services, Vital Technologies Comms Division, were contracted to supply a solution. This encompassed the design and installation of a WiMAX network throughout the Heathrow Express Tunnel infrastructure. Vital provided a consistently high bandwidth of data transfer, to and from the trains while on the move, as well as WiFi connectivity for those passenger on the platform awaiting the Heathrow Express.

Project Result

Heathrow Express and its passengers benefit from a ‘world first’ for the rail industry in the supply of continuous internet connectivity on the move, even through tunnels

Vital Technology is working with Nomad as a partner to deliver rail / line-side WiMAX infastructure.

Vital operates an in-house call-off system allowing fast and efficient delivery of large projects.

Combined with experiance in the Rail Telecoms Sector, Vital is preparing to undertake the delivery of the WiMAX sites along the Virgin WCML route including trackside, trackside infrastructure and station.

 

Project Overview

Network Rail required a high speed, reliable solution for transporting UGMS (Unattended Geometry Measurement System) data from trains pulling into major stations.

Project Solution

Vital Technology were contracted to supply a solution. This encompassed the design and installation of a secure wireless (802.11b/g WiFi) network within Network Rail’s major stations to allow track geometry data to download automatically from trains as they enter the station.

Project Result

The installation allows Network Rail to make full use of their track geometry data, whilst making substantial savings through a fully automated system.