Zonegreen writes new chapter in newton heath safety

摘要

Five years ago, Sheffield-based Zonegreen installed its revered New Generation Depot Personnel Protection System (DPPS*) in the original ten-road shed and on two fuel roads to provide physical protection for depot staff. It has been in operation ever since, seamlessly safeguarding workers and infrastructure from the inherent dangers faced in busy maintenance facilities. The rail safety specialists have now returned to Newton Heath for the latest stage of its evolution, replicating the DPPS system in a new-build, four road shed that will be used to house and maintain CAF's incoming Northern Class 195 diesel trains. £20 million has been invested in to the expansion of Newton Heath and a new maintenance shed has been constructed, to increase capacity and house an additional 300 staff. It is now the largest depot managed by Northern Rail. Working with main contractor, Stobart Rail, Zonegreen's DPPS is now protecting all four roads in the new facility. The system guarantees the safety of workers by automating operational procedures, thereby removing the margin for human error.