Case Studies
London Underground
Business Drivers
- Old infrastructure
- Early idefication of fire
Situation
The London Underground became the world’s first underground railway when it opened in London in 1863. Today, the London Underground is one of the busiest underground rail networks in the world, with over 3 million passenger journeys a day, some 507 trains in operation across 13 separate lines, serving 275 stations and over 16,500 staff. Keeping an ageing network operating safely is difficult and as a result, London Underground is embarking on a programme to transform the network over the next decade as rolling stock, infrastructure and real estate are revamped and upgraded
Solution
ADT has also provided services for work on the Jubilee, Northern and Piccadilly Lines. In addition, ADT has installed a fire system at the Stratford Market Depot to ensure the safety of staff and rolling stock. ADT is using CCTV cameras to detect smoke, which provides instant alarms back to the existing fire detection system. A contract to upgrade the fire systems at four London Underground stations, Chalk Farm and Tuffnell Park stations on the Northern Line, and Swiss Cottage and St John’s Wood stations on the Jubilee Line, have also been secured.
Results
”ADT Rail was formed as a dedicated resource for the rail sector, where experienced personnel can provide a tailored service“says Mark Formby, Business Development Manager of ADT Rail.
