Welcome to DeltaRail Group Ltd

Software & Technology Company

We specialise in high-value software and technology for use in the rail industry. Once part of the British Rail Research organisation, DeltaRail Group seeks to encapsulate its extensive experience and know-how into practical tools that can be used for planning, operating and maintaining the modern railway.

Our products and services help to reduce cost, and increase capacity, reliability and availability, On Operations, On Track and On Train.

Image Courtesy of Network Rail

Our Integrated Electronic Control Centres (IECCs) are used widely in the UK, with over 60% of trains being directed by our systems at some point in their journey. The familiar IECC layout assists the signaller to control traffic, making it easy to see clearly what is happening on any section of the railway. Our Automatic Route Setting (ARS) system automatically manages deviations from the timetable and gives the signaller essential assistance during times of disrupted operation. IECC can be interfaced to either relay or Solid State Interlockings (SSIs).

We specialise in SSIs, providing modifications and adaptations to a wide range of signalling systems. This reduces cost significantly by extending the life of existing equipment.

Our next generation product IECC Scalable provides a new and fully scalable architecture, as a platform for ongoing innovation. IECC Scalable is fully reconfigurable to control, for example, large control areas, smaller “modular signalling” schemes or simpler branch lines. The hardware platform is compact, can be located remotely using open communications, and interfaces to ERTMS/ETCS and strategic traffic management tools.

Geometry Measurement

The frequent and accurate measurement of track geometry and rail head wear is an essential component of modern track asset management. DeltaRail’s TracklineTwo system is a compact pod-mounted laser and camera system that can operate from the underside of attended geometry vehicles, or unattended service vehicles. The compact size of the hardware means that it is ideal for use in metro applications where space can be at a premium.

TracklineTwo provides an ongoing measurement of rail condition so that maintenance schedules to be planned for maximum efficiency, and potential problems can be identified before they cause significant operating problems.

Remote Condition Monitoring

Modern rolling stock maintenance management requires an understanding of the condition and degradation characteristics of brake pads, overhead conductor shoes and wheels. DeltaRail’s VIEW system uses camera and laser technology, situated beneath the track, to monitor the condition of these components. The system is located inside the depot, or at a suitable location at the depot entrance (such as the wash plant).

The VIEW system helps the maintenance manager by providing a continual monitoring of individual vehicles and the whole fleet. Problems can be identified early enough to assist in maintenance planning and the identification of systematic fleet issues.

 The VAMPIRE Vehicle

The way that vehicles behave dynamically on the track can have a profound impact on ride stability, comfort, and safety. VAMPIRE is a dynamic simulator that has been developed over many years, specifically for the rail industry. VAMPIRE meets the needs of vehicle designers, service operators and academic institutions. The software has been used to study a very wide range of problems including vehicle derailment propensity, the need for speed restrictions, behaviour at switches and crossings and the effects of different vehicle components (for example dampers) on ride characteristics.

VAMPIRE license holders have immediate access to DeltaRail’s widely-used vehicle dynamics team and a wealth of information on the VAMPIRE Dynamics website, including tutorials such as ‘modelling switches and crossings’. There is also an active user group.

For more information

More information can be obtained by calling our Customer Services Desk, or by visiting our website where you can read a number of useful Case Studies and recent news items. Why not sign up to receive our eZine newsletter, and follow our Twitter feed while you are there?

www.deltarail.com