Advanced access control protecting transport facilities, staff, and operational areas across Lincoln and the UK. From PTS-integrated track-side access to depot security systems, we deliver RSSB-compliant solutions that balance safety with the operational needs of transport environments.
Specialised access control designed for the unique security challenges of transport environments.
Integrate with Personal Track Safety (PTS) cards and Driver Conductor Competence Records (DCCR) ensuring only qualified personnel access track-side areas and operational environments.
Restrict access to track-side and operational areas with competency-based permissions, ensuring compliance with RSSB standards and Network Rail safety requirements.
Secure train depots, maintenance facilities, and rolling stock areas with multi-zone access control, vehicle tracking, and integration with CCTV for comprehensive security.
Rapid facility-wide lockdown capabilities for security incidents whilst maintaining emergency egress compliance and integration with railway signalling systems.
Enterprise-grade security technology tailored for stations, depots, and transport facilities.
Tailored access control solutions for every type of transport facility and security requirement.
Control access to staff-only areas, platform control rooms, signalling equipment, and track-side locations with PTS integration, ensuring only qualified personnel enter operational areas whilst managing public access zones.
Secure maintenance depots, rolling stock storage, and workshop areas with competency-based access control, tool tracking, and integration with maintenance management systems ensuring operational security and safety compliance.
Manage access to driver rest areas, control rooms, maintenance bays, and administrative offices with shift-based permissions, visitor management, and integration with passenger information systems.
Control access to loading bays, warehouse zones, and secure storage areas with integration to warehouse management systems, vehicle access control, and time-based permissions for drivers and contractors.
High-security access for network control centres, signalling rooms, and communication hubs with multi-factor authentication, mantraps, and integration with critical infrastructure protection systems.
Secure access to tunnels, viaducts, and critical infrastructure with competency verification, lone worker protection, and integration with environmental monitoring and safety systems.
Proven expertise in transport access control with installations protecting infrastructure across the UK.
Our team understands the unique security challenges transport operators face from track-side safety to depot security. We've designed and installed access control for railway stations, train depots, bus terminals, and logistics facilities across the UK. Every system is configured to meet RSSB requirements and Network Rail standards whilst integrating seamlessly with operational workflows and safety procedures.
Every access control system we install is designed with compliance at its core. We provide comprehensive audit trails for RSSB and RAIB investigations, integrate with PTS card systems for track-side access verification, ensure compliance with Railway Group Standards and Network Rail Company Standards, implement DCCR verification for driver and conductor access, and deliver documentation formatted specifically for safety audits and regulatory inspections. Your safety auditor will appreciate the clarity and completeness of our access records.
Security systems in transport must never compromise operational safety. Our access control designs automatically unlock during emergency evacuations, integrate with signalling systems for coordinated access control, include emergency override capabilities for rapid incident response, and maintain audit trails for safety incident investigation. We balance security with operational needs, ensuring staff can respond quickly to service requirements whilst maintaining secure perimeters around safety-critical areas.
Transport facilities evolve and your access control should adapt with you. We provide 24/7 emergency support for system failures affecting operational safety, remote credential management for new starters, leavers, and qualification updates, regular system audits ensuring continued compliance with railway standards, training for security and operations teams, and system expansions as your infrastructure grows. Many of our transport clients have partnered with us for years, trusting us to maintain and evolve their security infrastructure whilst ensuring compliance with evolving safety regulations.
Common questions about transport access control systems and our implementation services.
Our access control systems are designed specifically to meet RSSB standards and Network Rail safety requirements. They integrate with Personal Track Safety (PTS) cards to verify qualifications before granting track-side access, validate DCCR credentials for drivers and conductors accessing operational areas, and provide comprehensive audit trails showing who accessed which areas and when, essential for safety incident investigations. Systems enforce competency-based permissions ensuring only qualified personnel can access safety-critical areas, integrate with possession management systems for planned engineering work, and provide reports formatted for RAIB investigations and safety audits. We ensure compliance with Railway Group Standards and Network Rail Company Standards throughout.
Yes, integration with existing railway infrastructure is a core strength of our solutions. We integrate with railway signalling systems for coordinated access control, CCTV systems for visual verification of track-side access, SCADA systems for remote monitoring and control, staff rostering systems to automatically adjust access based on shift patterns, maintenance management systems for work permit integration, and passenger information systems for coordinated operations. Our open API architecture ensures compatibility with most major railway IT systems including those from Siemens, Alstom, and Bombardier.
Life safety is paramount in our access control designs for transport environments. All electronically locked doors automatically unlock during fire alarms or emergency evacuations, ensuring free egress for staff and passengers. We use fail-safe electromagnetic locks that release on power loss or alarm activation, maintain emergency override capabilities for emergency services access, integrate with emergency lighting and public address systems, and provide manual break-glass units for emergency door release. Systems are designed to comply with railway safety standards whilst maintaining security during normal operations, with specific consideration for platform emergency exits and tunnel evacuation routes.
Transport facilities require sophisticated visitor and contractor management due to safety requirements. Our systems provide temporary access badges with time-limited permissions, competency verification for contractors requiring track-side or operational area access, escort requirements for unqualified visitors to restricted zones, automatic expiry of access permissions at end of shift or contract period, and integration with site induction systems ensuring safety briefings are completed before access is granted. We can configure multi-level access permissions allowing contractors to access specific areas based on their qualifications and work permits, whilst maintaining comprehensive audit trails for compliance and safety investigations.
Absolutely. Modern depot security requires integration between personnel access control and vehicle management. Our solutions include vehicle barrier integration controlling rolling stock entry and exit, train location tracking within depot facilities, coupling our access control with maintenance scheduling systems, alerts when unauthorised vehicles enter restricted zones, and driver identity verification before vehicle access. For bus depots, we integrate with fleet management systems to track which drivers have accessed which vehicles, supporting maintenance records and operational scheduling. This integrated approach provides complete visibility of both personnel and vehicle movements within your transport facilities.
Personal Track Safety (PTS) card integration is essential for railway safety compliance. Our systems read and verify PTS cards using contactless RFID technology, check card validity and expiry dates before granting access, verify specific competencies required for the requested access area (e.g., possession holder, lookout), integrate with PTS databases to validate qualifications in real-time, and automatically deny access if cards are expired, revoked, or lack required competencies. We can configure different access permissions based on PTS levels, ensuring that only appropriately qualified personnel access track-side locations. All access attempts are logged for safety audits and incident investigations.
Transport environments require robust, weather-resistant credential options suitable for operational environments. We recommend proximity cards or fobs that work without contact, ideal for quick access in operational areas, PTS card readers for track-side access verification, biometric readers (fingerprint or facial recognition) providing hands-free access for drivers and engineers, mobile credentials using smartphones for flexible workforce access, and PIN codes for temporary staff or contractors with time-limited permissions. Many transport operators use existing staff ID cards with MIFARE technology which we can integrate directly, or we can add PTS reading capabilities to existing card systems for seamless credential management.
Yes, we offer comprehensive support contracts tailored to transport operations. Our services include 24/7 emergency call-out for system failures affecting operational safety, remote monitoring and diagnostics to identify issues proactively, regular system health checks and software updates, credential management support for new starters, leavers, and qualification updates, annual inspections ensuring continued compliance with RSSB and Network Rail standards, and training refreshers for security and operations staff. We understand that transport facilities operate around the clock and our support reflects this, with rapid response times for issues affecting safety-critical access control. We maintain detailed documentation of all work for safety audits and regulatory compliance.
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