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28:06:2010
New level crossing CCTV could be a lifesaver
Working on behalf of Network Rail, May Gurney has laid more than 15 miles of fibre optic cable to monitor seven level crossings controlled from signal boxes at Parkeston, Stowmarket and Colchester.
The new £1m-plus colour CCTV system is built to exacting safety and reliability standards with a full back-up system in place.
When a train approaches a level crossing, the signal operator checks that there are no vehicles or people trapped between the level crossing barriers before allowing the train to proceed past the protecting signal.
Paul Cornelius, project manager for May Gurney, said: “This is part of a safety critical system and the new equipment has made a significant improvement in the safety and operation of the level crossings.
“Building on experience gained from undertaking a similar scheme in Cambridgeshire last year, we have delivered this project even more efficiently.”
All equipment has passed Network Rail’s stringent approval process to ensure high reliability. Testing and commissioning works were carried out when no trains were running and the cameras were changed over during normal train operating periods with no disruption to the operational railway or passengers.
Click here to read more about May Gurney’s work in partnership with Network Rail.
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