What to see at Railtex 2013

In the run up to Railtex, Rail.co and the rail engineer will be looking at the must-see innovations on display at this year’s event

Abloy UK

Stand B51

Abloy UK, the security expert, is showcasing its Cliq Remote electro mechanical security platform and Protec2 locking solution, offering rail professionals greater key management and security, including audit trails for padlocks.

Cliq Remote uses web based software allowing rail engineers and their contractors to have keys remotely authorised for use in specific operational areas within the existing masterkey system for a pre-determined period of time. This ensures the highest level of key control incorporating maximum flexibility to ensure access in the event of an emergency to nominated key holders.

Also on show will be PROTEC2, the latest development of Abloy’s unique rotating disc cylinder keying system. This offers high-level mechanical security, but it can also be integrated with Abloy’s electromechanical CLIQ technology to provide upgraded security combined with access control.

Specially designed to provide the highest level of security for the most sensitive areas, PROTEC2 offers a patented disc controller structure that requires a moving element in the key.

Acorel

Stand C30

Acorel, established 25 years ago, has become the international leader of accurate automatic people and passenger counting solutions, with over 35,000 installations spanning 20 different countries.

Acorel’s counting technologies include infra-red, laser and its new digital stereoscopic sensors. With these new technologies and architectures, Acorel is becoming the preferred solution across many international tram, train and bus manufacturers.

To complement its sensor technology, Acorel’s Focus Software Suite now provides dedicated real-time reports including:  load, fare evasion, vehicle and stop usage and many more.

Alstom

Stand G11

Alstom Transport, a promoter of sustainable mobility, develops and markets the most complete range of systems, equipment and services in the railway sector.

In addition, Alstom Transport also manages entire transport systems, taking in rolling stock, signalling and infrastructure, and offers ‘turnkey’ solutions.

In 2011-2012, Alstom Transport recorded sales of €5.2 billion. The company is present in over 60 countries and employs 24,700 people.

Anderton Concrete Products

Stand A67

Anderton Concrete Products will be promoting its range of innovative retaining wall systems and rail products at Railtex.

The range of dry- laid retaining wall and soil reinforcement solutions include Stepoc, which is a direct alternative to shuttered concrete. For larger structures that require a more aesthetic finish, Keystone is a system of modular retaining wall units that can be used in conjunction with a geogrid to provide tall walls or to accommodate high surcharges – ideal for railside, roadside and bridge locations. Slope-Loc is used for similar applications to Keystone – also using geogrid, but offers a sloped face finish which is ideal for railway embankments.

Anderton Concrete’s name is also synonymous with the supply of quality cable troughing and railway products (including platform copings and oversailing blocks) throughout the network. They have successfully supplied many prestigious schemes, including Crossrail, Thameslink, Fixed Telecom Network, High Speed 1 and the West Coast Main Line Upgrade.

Be-Ge Seating UK

Stand B57

Be-Ge Seating UK’s new memory seat for train drivers will be launched at Railtex. It is fully electrical and has a memory function that can store hundreds of driver seat positions on board the seat. Each driver is issued with a key fob which, when presented to the seat, automatically adjusts the headrest, backrest, lumbar, slides and cushion to the desired driving position.

It is especially useful in rail applications as it not only reduces time during driver changeover, it ensures that each driver gets the exact seating position to suit their posture reducing the possible risks of back-related injuries.

Setup is via a program on a standard laptop. Once a driver has adjusted the seat the most comfortable position, it is stored on the key fob and the seat remembers the unique setup for that driver.