Merseytravel Train Connectivity and Information System (TCIS) Project

Tender description

Merseytravel is considering its options for the provision of train and passenger connectivity for its new fleet of passenger trains which will enter service on the Merseyrail Electrics network in late 2019. The Train Connectivity & Information Systems ("TCIS") contractor will be responsible for the design, installation and support of a communications network and for the provision of the necessary telecommunications service to provide connectivity between on-board monitoring and train performance and maintenance systems, passenger information and location services and CCTV systems and shore-based equipment, as well as to provide passengers with mobile phone connectivity. This includes any infrastructure enhancements to facilitate train to shore connectivity. The Merseyrail Electrics network includes 6 underground stations covering 6.5 route miles. The total Merseyrail Electrics network comprises 75 route miles serving 67 stations and carries 34 million passenger journeys a year. Keywords: telecommunications , connectivity