DLR Signalling Upgrade: Siemens & TfL’s £870M Rail Modernization

Siemens Mobility is modernizing the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) with a new CBTC signaling system, improving capacity. Learn the secrets behind this £870 million project!

DLR Signalling Upgrade: Siemens & TfL’s £870M Rail Modernization
September 12, 2016 7:46 am
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Introduction

In December 2021, Siemens Mobility signed a contract with Transport for London (TfL) to supply the signalling and train control system for the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) in London. The contract, valued at approximately £870 million, will modernize the existing signalling infrastructure.

Contract Details

The contract, awarded to Siemens Mobility, encompasses the design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of a new signalling system across the entire DLR network. This includes the provision of Automatic Train Protection (ATP), Automatic Train Operation (ATO), and a centralized control system. The project’s scope also extends to the maintenance of the new system for a period of up to 30 years.

Technical Specifications

The new signalling system will be based on Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) technology. This will allow for increased capacity and improved service reliability. The system will also provide real-time information to both drivers and passengers. Furthermore, the upgrades will accommodate the introduction of new DLR trains, which are scheduled to enter service from 2024.

Project Timeline and Implementation

The implementation of the new signalling system is planned in phases, with the first phase scheduled to be completed by 2024. The entire project is expected to be fully operational by the early 2030s. The modernization of the DLR signalling system is a key component of TfL’s overall strategy to enhance the capacity and efficiency of the transport network, a crucial element of the Crossrail project.

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Financial Aspects

The total value of the contract awarded to Siemens Mobility is approximately £870 million. This investment is part of a larger program by TfL to modernize and upgrade the DLR infrastructure. The project is supported by both government funding and TfL’s own financial resources.

Conclusion

Siemens Mobility has been awarded an £870 million contract by Transport for London (TfL) to modernize the signalling and train control system for the Docklands Light Railway (DLR). The project, utilizing CBTC technology, will be implemented in phases, with completion expected in the early 2030s.

Company Summary

Siemens Mobility: Siemens Mobility is a separate company of Siemens AG. As a leading supplier of transport solutions for more than 160 years, Siemens Mobility innovates and develops products and solutions for the rail and road transport.

Transport for London (TfL): Transport for London (TfL) is the local government body responsible for the transport system in Greater London.

Technology

Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC): Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) is a railway signaling system that uses telecommunications between the train and track equipment for traffic management and infrastructure control.

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