Maynooth Railway Station had long been identified by Irish Rail as a priority location for accessibility enhancement, with increasing passenger numbers, a busy commuter catchment, and a growing university population placing pressure on an ageing station layout.
To help deliver a modern, fully inclusive transport hub, Irish Rail selected Global Rail Services Ltd for our proven expertise in complex station upgrades, our strong track record of delivering works within live operational environments, and our ability to coordinate multidisciplinary programmes under tight possession constraints.
The completed upgrade was formally opened by Councillor Carmel Kelly, Mary Considine (CEO of Irish Rail), senior Irish Rail representatives, and Department of Transport officials including Minister James Lawless – reflecting the strategic importance of this project within Irish Rail’s national commitment to improving step‑free access and delivering a safer, more intuitive travel experience for all passengers.
Global Rail Construction Limited (GRCL) has completed a design and build electrical sub-contract for Sedgeberrow Sewage Treatment Works, on behalf of MWH Treatment Limited, a sister company from within RSK Group. This reflects an exciting diversification from the highly regulated UK rail industry, whereby GRCL was able to use and transfer its extensive Electrical and Mechanical design and engineering experience in UK rail, to support water management and treatment.
Our UK teams’ scope of work included full system electrical design, installation of cable containment, LV sub-main installation, telemetry cable installation, termination of all final circuits, NICEIC testing & certification and handover for final system testing.
This latest success highlights the symbiotic expertise within RSK Group, enabling an exciting collaboration in order to deliver a bespoke turnkey solution for this project.
Our UK business, Global Rail Construction Limited (GRCL), has completed the North Downs Lines Level Crossing Upgrade. The design and build civil engineering scope covers 3No Automatic Half Barrier (AHB) Level Crossings and 1No Manually Controlled Obstacle Detected Barrier (MCB-CCTV) located within Network Rail’s Wessex Route on behalf of Principal Contractor and Designer Atkins Reàlis.
The objective of this project was the mitigation of safety risks at these level crossings whilst taking into consideration the additional barrier down times (BDTs). It is the intention of the Wessex Route to reduce their overall risk at level crossings by upgrading AHB (Automated Half Barrier) Level Crossings to MCB-OD Mk11 (Manually Controlled Barrier – Obstacle Detection) Level Crossings at Burrows Lane and Brook. Chilworth & Tangley will be MCB-CCTV. The project was also required to relock the RSJ lines from Shalford station to Gomshall station with targeted renewal of trackside equipment. This will unlock application of 35mph differential speed across the scheme area and provide signal spacing to permit future 75mph line speed enhancement for the RSJ lines.
The AHB crossing at Chilworth and AHBC Crossing type at Burrows Lane, Brook and Tangley involved working in conjunction with multiple stakeholders and third parties including Network Rail, Train Operators, private residents/landowners as well as Highways Authorities
This significant interface was crucial to the success of these works with 3rd parties and members of the public at the Stations and Level Crossings communicated with to avoid conflict with access to Stations or use of the level crossings by the public, emergency services, Network Rail staff or the Train Operator’s staff. Advance notice and liaison with all affected parties was required with staff signing in/out of the Stations/Depots as required by local rules/arrangements.
GRCL also ensured the safe management and maintenance of access to each worksite and full reinstatement and improvement as required of all boundary and entry points on completion, successfully maintaining safe means of access onto the site during works in such a manner so as to avoid trespass by either animals or people onto Network Rail Controlled Infrastructure.
Global Rail Construction Limited (GRCL) has successfully completed its Lineside Civils and Rail Systems sub-contract scope with Principal Contractor AtkinsRèalis and client Network Rail on the Ely to Peterborough (E2P) / Anglia Signal Structures Modernisation (A2SM) project.
The project aimed to renew life-expired signalling infrastructure but was postponed after achieving AFC design status. Whittlesea was identified as a critical area due to deteriorating infrastructure. Limited funds led to the creation of the A2SM project, which covered the following scope:
• Renew signal structures
• Modify mechanical interlocking
• Upgrade power systems
• Install new track circuits and IRJs
• Recover redundant equipment
The project objectives were achieved covering the extension of the life of existing infrastructure without service enhancements, improvement of reliability and maintainability of signalling assets, ensuring compliance with Network Rail standards and safety requirements.
GRCL’s project deliverables covered the civils and rail systems scope for the renewal of signals (Whittlesea: W3, W4, W5, W23, W26; Manea: M1, M2, M3, M21, M23; March: MS933, ME8, MS32, MSA, MS1/2, MS9; Kings Lynn: KL8 including signal box and panel modifications), updating signalling scheme plans and block shelf diagrams, and delivering compact PSP installations and LV power upgrades. The team supplied all health & safety files and as-built documentation and were responsible for the recovery and disposal of redundant equipment.
Due to financial constraints, the project was split into Year 1 and Year 2 scopes of work.
GRA Networks Australia has successfully delivered an extensive refurbishment of Kingston Heath Primary School in Cheltenham over a six-month contract period.
This $4.25m significant multi-disciplinary upgrade of one of Victoria’s earliest purpose-built open-plan schools, has transformed Learning Centres LC02 and LC03 and the school’s surrounding landscapes into state-of-the-art educational environments.
Originally designed and built by AV Jennings in the mid-1970s, the school had remained largely unchanged until this modernisation project.
GRA Networks Australia has successfully delivered modern, engaging, and inspiring spaces for students and staff, fostering a more dynamic and collaborative learning environment.
This major infrastructure improvement project was completed on time, with a strong commitment to safety, quality and collaboration.
Global Rail Australia Pty Limited has completed a multi-disciplinary railway infrastructure upgrade of GEB Sidings in Sunshine, VIC for regional railway operator V/Line as main contractor. These significant upgrade works form part of the Government’s transformation of Victoria’s rail network, improving reliability, adding more services and enhancing facilities for regional passengers.
The circa $2.8m fully managed project scope included turnkey civil engineering, electrical and track construction scopes of work, and was completed by Global Rail Australia’s in-house multi-faceted teams on time, without incident and to the very highest quality standard, all within the rail corridor.
All supply and implementation works were fully managed by Global Rail Australia in accordance with V/Line design requirements and their stringent railway standards.
Global Rail Construction Limited (GRCL) were awarded a long-term programme of GRIP 6-8 railway civil engineering works, on behalf of valued client and Cambridge Resignalling Principal Contractor and Designer, Alstom. This sub-contract was secured by our UK team, following previous successful delivery of both GRIP 4 Surveys and GRIP 5 Advanced Civils Works.
Cambridge Resignalling is a condition led renewal, where a significant number of level crossings will be either renewed or modified as part of the project. The scope covers the area controlled by Cambridge signal box.
The delivery programme covers 4-key commissioning stages – Stage 1 Commissioning in December 2024, Stage 2 Commissioning May 2025, Croxton Stage October 2025 and Stage 3 Commissioning Easter 2026, and requires GRCL to interface with Alstom’s Lead Engineers and provide inputs into other discipline requirements/deliverables.
GRCL provides competent management and staff to ensure that the works meet the required Network Rail standards and the expected level of quality, in order to assist Alstom with production and verification of the scheme, to enable satisfactory and timely sign off of the Engineering Completion Certificates for all stages of the works.
Following several months of efficient planning and effective delivery, Global Rail Construction Limited (GRCL) has successfully completed Feltham Resignalling Phase 5, Works Package 1a, covering Signalling Installations, on behalf of partner AtkinsRéalis for Network Rail Wessex Capital Delivery.
Feltham Phase 5 consisted of 3No interlocking areas, with 3No fringes to adjacent signalling control centres, and the renewal of 2No level crossings. The overall programme of Feltham & Wokingham re-signalling project covers 1 8-year, five phase renewal of all signalling assets controlled from Feltham Area Signalling Centre (ASC) and Wokingham Signal Box (SB). The project will renew 9No Route Relay Interlockings (RRIs) with new centralised ElectroLogIXS Computer Based Interlocking (CBI) controlled from Basingstoke Rail Operations Centre (ROC), transferring control from the existing Feltham Area Signalling Centre (ASC), and renewing all existing lineside signalling infrastructure and remote interlockings with centralised interlockings from the new ROC.
GRCL’s significant rail systems sub-contract encompassed the installation, termination and testing of new lineside equipment including cabling, Location Case suites, AWS, TPWS, and the existing train detection system replaced with Frauscher Advanced Counter (FAdC) Axle Counter system and the subsequent recovery of all the old assets. The 2No electrically controlled Level Crossings were renewed to interface to the new ElectroLogIXS lineside equipment, replacing all Barrier Booms, Barrier Machines, Road Traffic Lights (RTL’s) to an LED type. New electrical Principal Supply Point (PSP’s) were also provided at Winnersh Triangle, and new Auxiliary Supply Points (ASP) were provided at Earley and Crowthorne. The PSP, ASPs and Functional Supply Points (FSPs) were implemented as a Class II based system managed by the Camlin Signet Auto Reconfigurable system.
Our collaborative delivery and high-quality workmanship enabled an incredible result, working on some the busiest lines in the Southern region. Through a safe and solutions-based approach during this project, our signalling and power experts supported timely culmination and the successful commissioning of this newly signalled area.
On behalf of the Department of Transport (DoT) as part of the Better Stations Tranche 3, Global Rail Australia were awarded and engaged to complete amenity upgrades at two metropolitan key locations – Lalor Station and Thornbury Station.
The works on behalf of key client MTM, cover Electrical amenity upgrades including CCTV, Public Address System Speakers, Customer Help Points and Hearing Loops.
The project aims to improve the passenger amenities, safety features, and accessibility to improve peoples experience when travelling on the network. Upgrades to stations help provide diverse journeys that are safe and inclusive, inspiring confidence in users and provide a critical connection to social and economic opportunities.
The implementation of the design aims to achieve:
(a) Functional improvement of existing metropolitan railway stations;
(b) Improved accessibility;
(c) Enhanced customer experience at key locations on the network;
Global Rail Australia has successfully delivered this electrical project on budget, with no safety concerns, by investing their time and expertise.
Electrical works covering the supply and installation of Public Address Speakers, CCTV and the reinstatement of Hearing Loops at both Lalor and Thornbury Station were fully commissioned on time in March 2024.
On behalf of the Department of Transport (DoT), as part of the Better Stations Amenity Upgrades Project, Global Rail Australia has completed civils installation works at Lalor and Thornbury Stations.
At Lalor Station the civils works included a double sided platform canopy construction, construction of a DDA shelter, a CCTV pole installation, and a FLS cabinet installation. All major civil works including underground cable trench construction, footings for poles, FLS cabinet, canopy and the DDA shelter were completed during a 10-day absolute occupation in January 2024.
Thornbury Station’s civils works included construction of a DDA shelter, a bike parkiteer and an FLS cabinet installation.
Global Rail Australia has commissioned this project on time and to budget, by investing their time and expertise, with no safety concerns.
The project aims to improve the customer experience at stations on the metropolitan network through improvements to amentites, safety features and accessibility.
As part of a turnkey offering, Global Rail Australia’s Electrical Division has also completed electrical works at both stations to provide new CCTV, lighting and Public Address Speakers. The Hearing Loop was additionally reinstated at the station entrances.
