Transport for Greater Manchester
Transport for Greater Manchester
Transport for Greater Manchester
TfGM had identified that two new 750V DC traction substations were required on the Altrincham-Bury line in order to enable the operation of back to back double tram services
TfGM had identified that two new 750V DC traction substations were required on the Altrincham-Bury line in order to enable the operation of back to back double tram services
TfGM had identified that two new 750V DC traction substations were required on the Altrincham-Bury line in order to enable the operation of back to back double tram services
Project
ECS Power
Project
ECS Power
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Client
Manchester Metrolink
Client
Manchester Metrolink
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Duration
Duration
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Location
Manchester
Location
Manchester
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Date
2025
Date
2025
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How we did it
Manufacture and delivery of 24 protection and control cubicles for Crossrail.
Manufacture and delivery of 24 protection and control cubicles for Crossrail.
Manufacture and delivery of 24 protection and control cubicles for Crossrail.
Project Overview
TfGM had identified that two new 750V DC traction substations were required on the Altrincham-Bury line in order to enable the operation of back to back double tram services to achieve an increase of 33% in passenger carrying capacity at peak times. PSP were appointed as Principal Contractor and Designer to design, supply, install and commission the two new substations at the chosen sites at Brooklands and Whitefield.
TfGM had identified that two new 750V DC traction substations were required on the Altrincham-Bury line in order to enable the operation of back to back double tram services to achieve an increase of 33% in passenger carrying capacity at peak times. PSP were appointed as Principal Contractor and Designer to design, supply, install and commission the two new substations at the chosen sites at Brooklands and Whitefield.
TfGM had identified that two new 750V DC traction substations were required on the Altrincham-Bury line in order to enable the operation of back to back double tram services to achieve an increase of 33% in passenger carrying capacity at peak times. PSP were appointed as Principal Contractor and Designer to design, supply, install and commission the two new substations at the chosen sites at Brooklands and Whitefield.
The Process
The Scope of work included: - Detailed Design of the new Traction Substations, Site Layouts, Foundations, Cable Routes, OLE modifications and interconnectivity with existing substations either side. - Manufacture and testing of both new AC/DC substations at PSP’s workshop in Crewe. - Management of all Civils and OLE works including substation bases, cable routes, UTX, OLE foundations, OLE structures, OLE resectioning, OLE bypass & track feeder switches and traction cable connections. - Delivery of the new substations, commissioning on-site and integration into the existing SCADA and intertripping systems. - Management of the installation of new incoming HV supplies from DNO. - Comprehensive ‘live’ commissioning tests including: First energisation tests, SCADA end to end tests, OLE section proving, intertripping, short circuit testing, load monitoring, stray current monitoring and EMC testing.
The Scope of work included: - Detailed Design of the new Traction Substations, Site Layouts, Foundations, Cable Routes, OLE modifications and interconnectivity with existing substations either side. - Manufacture and testing of both new AC/DC substations at PSP’s workshop in Crewe. - Management of all Civils and OLE works including substation bases, cable routes, UTX, OLE foundations, OLE structures, OLE resectioning, OLE bypass & track feeder switches and traction cable connections. - Delivery of the new substations, commissioning on-site and integration into the existing SCADA and intertripping systems. - Management of the installation of new incoming HV supplies from DNO. - Comprehensive ‘live’ commissioning tests including: First energisation tests, SCADA end to end tests, OLE section proving, intertripping, short circuit testing, load monitoring, stray current monitoring and EMC testing.
The Scope of work included: - Detailed Design of the new Traction Substations, Site Layouts, Foundations, Cable Routes, OLE modifications and interconnectivity with existing substations either side. - Manufacture and testing of both new AC/DC substations at PSP’s workshop in Crewe. - Management of all Civils and OLE works including substation bases, cable routes, UTX, OLE foundations, OLE structures, OLE resectioning, OLE bypass & track feeder switches and traction cable connections. - Delivery of the new substations, commissioning on-site and integration into the existing SCADA and intertripping systems. - Management of the installation of new incoming HV supplies from DNO. - Comprehensive ‘live’ commissioning tests including: First energisation tests, SCADA end to end tests, OLE section proving, intertripping, short circuit testing, load monitoring, stray current monitoring and EMC testing.
Delivery & Results
Careful layout design to minimise the number of customer car parking spaces lost as a result of the new substations. Planning significant amounts of the work to take place within overnight periods to avoid disruption to tram services. Delicate planning of works to seamlessly integrate the new substations into the existing operational Metrolink network. Both sites were successfully commissioned in November 2017 allowing TfGM to increase tram capacity as planned.
Careful layout design to minimise the number of customer car parking spaces lost as a result of the new substations. Planning significant amounts of the work to take place within overnight periods to avoid disruption to tram services. Delicate planning of works to seamlessly integrate the new substations into the existing operational Metrolink network. Both sites were successfully commissioned in November 2017 allowing TfGM to increase tram capacity as planned.
Careful layout design to minimise the number of customer car parking spaces lost as a result of the new substations. Planning significant amounts of the work to take place within overnight periods to avoid disruption to tram services. Delicate planning of works to seamlessly integrate the new substations into the existing operational Metrolink network. Both sites were successfully commissioned in November 2017 allowing TfGM to increase tram capacity as planned.
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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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