East Coast Main Line Protection
East Coast Main Line Protection
East Coast Main Line Protection
Replacement of protection relays at Drayton Park A & B TSC, Holloway TSC, Ferme Park FS, Crews Hill TSC, Hertford North MPTSC, Langley Junction FS and Litlington MPTSC.
Replacement of protection relays at Drayton Park A & B TSC, Holloway TSC, Ferme Park FS, Crews Hill TSC, Hertford North MPTSC, Langley Junction FS and Litlington MPTSC.
Replacement of protection relays at Drayton Park A & B TSC, Holloway TSC, Ferme Park FS, Crews Hill TSC, Hertford North MPTSC, Langley Junction FS and Litlington MPTSC.
Project
ECS Power
Project
ECS Power
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Client
Network Rail
Client
Network Rail
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Duration
Duration
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Location
Various
Location
Various
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Date
2024
Date
2024
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How we did it
Upgrading protection relays and delivering training solutions across the East Coast Mainline
Upgrading protection relays and delivering training solutions across the East Coast Mainline
Upgrading protection relays and delivering training solutions across the East Coast Mainline
Project Overview
ECS was appointed to deliver a major programme of works across multiple sites on the East Coast Mainline, including Drayton Park A & B TSC, Holloway TSC, Ferme Park FS, Crews Hill TSC, Hertford North MPTSC, Langley Junction FS, and Litlington MPTSC. The project centred on the replacement of life-expired protection relays, alongside the design, manufacture, and commissioning of new protection test rigs to support Network Rail staff familiarisation and training.
ECS was appointed to deliver a major programme of works across multiple sites on the East Coast Mainline, including Drayton Park A & B TSC, Holloway TSC, Ferme Park FS, Crews Hill TSC, Hertford North MPTSC, Langley Junction FS, and Litlington MPTSC. The project centred on the replacement of life-expired protection relays, alongside the design, manufacture, and commissioning of new protection test rigs to support Network Rail staff familiarisation and training.
ECS was appointed to deliver a major programme of works across multiple sites on the East Coast Mainline, including Drayton Park A & B TSC, Holloway TSC, Ferme Park FS, Crews Hill TSC, Hertford North MPTSC, Langley Junction FS, and Litlington MPTSC. The project centred on the replacement of life-expired protection relays, alongside the design, manufacture, and commissioning of new protection test rigs to support Network Rail staff familiarisation and training.
The Process
The scope involved a comprehensive renewal programme, starting with the integration of new current protection relay products into existing systems. ECS undertook detailed design and pre-fabrication of replacement protection doors for incoming feeder, bus section, track feeder, VT protection panels, and panels at Drayton Park A & B. This offsite preparation meant installation could be carried out during shorter outages, minimising disruption to the network. In addition, ECS delivered building modifications, new cabling, and auxiliary wiring to integrate the new relays. Protection panels and relays were renewed within scheduled outages, and the team managed the integration of the new systems with SCADA. At Drayton Park A & B, transformer marshalling cubicles and associated relays were replaced, along with the renewal of Return Current Busbar cubicles, equipment, and bonding cables at Drayton Park B. The works also included full testing and commissioning of all new and modified equipment, ensuring compliance and reliability. To support Network Rail’s operational teams, ECS designed and manufactured specialist training panels and provided tailored training sessions for Maintenance, Asset Management, and Investment Project staff.
The scope involved a comprehensive renewal programme, starting with the integration of new current protection relay products into existing systems. ECS undertook detailed design and pre-fabrication of replacement protection doors for incoming feeder, bus section, track feeder, VT protection panels, and panels at Drayton Park A & B. This offsite preparation meant installation could be carried out during shorter outages, minimising disruption to the network. In addition, ECS delivered building modifications, new cabling, and auxiliary wiring to integrate the new relays. Protection panels and relays were renewed within scheduled outages, and the team managed the integration of the new systems with SCADA. At Drayton Park A & B, transformer marshalling cubicles and associated relays were replaced, along with the renewal of Return Current Busbar cubicles, equipment, and bonding cables at Drayton Park B. The works also included full testing and commissioning of all new and modified equipment, ensuring compliance and reliability. To support Network Rail’s operational teams, ECS designed and manufactured specialist training panels and provided tailored training sessions for Maintenance, Asset Management, and Investment Project staff.
The scope involved a comprehensive renewal programme, starting with the integration of new current protection relay products into existing systems. ECS undertook detailed design and pre-fabrication of replacement protection doors for incoming feeder, bus section, track feeder, VT protection panels, and panels at Drayton Park A & B. This offsite preparation meant installation could be carried out during shorter outages, minimising disruption to the network. In addition, ECS delivered building modifications, new cabling, and auxiliary wiring to integrate the new relays. Protection panels and relays were renewed within scheduled outages, and the team managed the integration of the new systems with SCADA. At Drayton Park A & B, transformer marshalling cubicles and associated relays were replaced, along with the renewal of Return Current Busbar cubicles, equipment, and bonding cables at Drayton Park B. The works also included full testing and commissioning of all new and modified equipment, ensuring compliance and reliability. To support Network Rail’s operational teams, ECS designed and manufactured specialist training panels and provided tailored training sessions for Maintenance, Asset Management, and Investment Project staff.
Delivery & Results
One of the most significant challenges was the creation and management of a generic circuit design for the offsite build of the protection doors. This required careful coordination to ensure the designs were adaptable across multiple sites while still meeting local requirements. Another challenge was the development of protection training suites. These had to be engineered to replicate the response and behaviour of a live substation LV system, giving Network Rail staff an authentic training environment without the associated risks of working directly on operational equipment. Through detailed planning, technical expertise, and close collaboration with Network Rail, ECS successfully delivered a complex and multi-site programme that extended asset life, improved system reliability, and provided ongoing training capability for the future.
One of the most significant challenges was the creation and management of a generic circuit design for the offsite build of the protection doors. This required careful coordination to ensure the designs were adaptable across multiple sites while still meeting local requirements. Another challenge was the development of protection training suites. These had to be engineered to replicate the response and behaviour of a live substation LV system, giving Network Rail staff an authentic training environment without the associated risks of working directly on operational equipment. Through detailed planning, technical expertise, and close collaboration with Network Rail, ECS successfully delivered a complex and multi-site programme that extended asset life, improved system reliability, and provided ongoing training capability for the future.
One of the most significant challenges was the creation and management of a generic circuit design for the offsite build of the protection doors. This required careful coordination to ensure the designs were adaptable across multiple sites while still meeting local requirements. Another challenge was the development of protection training suites. These had to be engineered to replicate the response and behaviour of a live substation LV system, giving Network Rail staff an authentic training environment without the associated risks of working directly on operational equipment. Through detailed planning, technical expertise, and close collaboration with Network Rail, ECS successfully delivered a complex and multi-site programme that extended asset life, improved system reliability, and provided ongoing training capability for the future.
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Our Approach
We bring together critical services under one roof, improving coordination, reducing risk, and unlocking long-term value.
We bring together critical services under one roof, improving coordination, reducing risk, and unlocking long-term value.
In a complex world, developments need partners who bring clarity. We unify labour, plant, power systems, and civils into a seamless delivery model, creating value through simplicity. Built for today’s demands. Engineered for tomorrow’s challenges.
In a complex world, developments need partners who bring clarity. We unify labour, plant, power systems, and civils into a seamless delivery model, creating value through simplicity. Built for today’s demands. Engineered for tomorrow’s challenges.
In a complex world, developments need partners who bring clarity. We unify labour, plant, power systems, and civils into a seamless delivery model, creating value through simplicity. Built for today’s demands. Engineered for tomorrow’s challenges.
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