Park Signalling, a Unipart company, has won a £3 million contract with Network Rail to produce a Design Workstation supporting Solid State Interlocking (SSI) signalling systems in the UK.

Configuring SSI systems requires specialised knowledge of railway signalling principles, interlocking logic, and the SSI technology being used.

According to Park Signalling, its design will replace obsolete and unsupported technology and provide rail engineers with the hardware and software needed to test, configure and make changes to SSI interlockings on a new technology platform.

Marc Winterton, Managing Director, Park Signalling, shared his excitement and said: "We are delighted to continue a long-term partnership with Network Rail by developing a replacement Design Workstation that is critical to the long-term efficiency of SSI signalling systems.

"The award is testament to the innovation and unrivalled technical expertise that gives Network Rail confidence in our ability to deliver signalling, control and obsolescence solutions that enhance the safety and efficiency of UK railways.”

The Design will also allow engineers to create and modify interlocking logic, configure trackside equipment, and perform testing and simulations in a safe and controlled environment. 

Marc explained the Design Workstation will also provide updates to the way that SSI signalling systems can be managed to improve the efficiency of rail structure and improve safety of the rail network.

Minimising downtime and ensuring efficient operation of rail services is the solution, Marc Said.

Dr. David McGorman, Managing Director, Unipart Technologies Group, added: "Unipart's commitment to safety, sustainability, and efficiency has been central to nearly three decades' of delivering innovative technology and supply chain solutions to the global rail industry. 

"This latest collaboration with Network Rail further demonstrates Unipart's ability to provide cutting-edge technology solutions for the rail industry that nobody else can.”