Hartlepool Station – Stage 1/2&3 Signalling & Telecoms

The £12m-plus Tees Valley Combined Authority scheme includes completely reinstating the former southbound platform (platform 3) to modern standards, with a new fully accessible footbridge linking the reinstated platform to the main part of the station and provision of steps and lifts to the footbridge. 

As part of the platform 3 reinstatement works, it is proposed that a new station entrance, including ticket barriers, is installed to the north of the station at Platform 3. It is proposed that Customer Information Screens (CIS) are also installed on the reinstated platform and at the new entrance to the station on the North side. New modern CCTV coverage is to be installed as well as lighting for the reinstated platform. As part of the main construction works a temporary car park will be installed to allow the landowners to sustain the minimum amount of spaces they are required to provide their tenants.

On behalf of the principle contractor Story Rail, RTIS were appointed to undertake any deliverables associated with the signalling, power and telecoms elements associated with stage 1 and stage 2 of these works.

RTIS provided an in-house team consisting of Engineering Project Management, Signalling/Telecoms and E&P Engineers, planners, HSQE and procurement support to deliver the works, all in accordance with Network Rail standards. Working to tight programme timescales and late AFC design, RTIS were highly commended for successfully delivering the works by utilising both midweek possessions and a single 54 hour possession for the final test & commissioning activities. 

All site works were delivered utilising the discipline specific site supervisors, installation teams and associated Testers-in -Charge, all with the appropriate equipment specific competencies for the tasks to be undertaken.