Hitachi Signs off on the Argenia Low Cost Level Crossing System for the North Pole Depot
New London depot to be the first in the UK to benefit from this new technology
MISSISSAUGA, ON, July 25, 2016: Argenia Railway Technologies is pleased to announce that their level crossing system installed by CSR Services Limited has been signed off by Hitachi. The system is the first of its kind to be installed in the UK. The project started in early 2014 and was completed in late 2015. The system was chosen because of its low cost and suitability for crossings within the depot environment
MISSISSAUGA, ON, July 25, 2016: Argenia Railway Technologies is pleased to announce that their level crossing system installed by CSR Services Limited has been signed off by Hitachi. The system is the first of its kind to be installed in the UK. The project started in early 2014 and was completed in late 2015. The system was chosen because of its low cost and suitability for crossings within the depot environment
Michael Assad, CEO of Argenia said, “We are extremely proud to announce this significant milestone in the commercialization of our next generation crossing warning activation system. We have Tony Simpson from CSR Services Limited to thank for identifying our system and recommending it to Hitachi for the depot. We are looking forward to building on this success with additional projects in the UK and Europe.”
Tony Simpson, President of CSR Services Limited said, “We were pleased to discover this low cost crossing system option from Argenia. Argenia was very supportive throughout the project and our customer is happy with the results. We look forward to working with Argenia to bring this new technology to the UK market.”
Tony Simpson, President of CSR Services Limited said, “We were pleased to discover this low cost crossing system option from Argenia. Argenia was very supportive throughout the project and our customer is happy with the results. We look forward to working with Argenia to bring this new technology to the UK market.”
The Argenia low cost level crossing system uses proprietary digital axle counters to detect trains and activate a warning system. It is the only crossing system in the world with native solar+wireless capabilities designed specifically for depots and areas of low traffic. The crossing at the North Pole Depot was installed with a wired configuration.
About Argenia
Argenia provides train detection and train control technologies for railways all over the world. They are the first company to offer solar and wireless axle counters and a non-vital overlay Positive Train Control system. Argenia was founded in 2005 by professional engineer and transportation industry veteran Brian Southon. They are headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
About Argenia
Argenia provides train detection and train control technologies for railways all over the world. They are the first company to offer solar and wireless axle counters and a non-vital overlay Positive Train Control system. Argenia was founded in 2005 by professional engineer and transportation industry veteran Brian Southon. They are headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
