We were delighted to be invited by OSL Global to support them on the Isle of Wight, Island Line upgrade project.
 
This is the first project that Technotrack and OSL Global have worked on together and we are thrilled to have been selected for such an interesting project.

All of our staff have been immensely impressed with the COVID-19 safety measures that have been installed, both at the hotels and site offices. Temperature gauges as well as COVID-19 full body spray systems means that all staff remain safe and would be alerted if any COVID-19 outbreaks happen on site.
 
Technotrack have a supplied S&T supervision and Installation teams for 3 months while the Isle of Wight line is under possession and are looking forward to assisting with preparation for the Commissioning. 

Welcome to the team Adrian Fisher! Adrian joins us with a wealth of experience and knowledge across multi-disciplined projects. He currently holds an IRSE Engineering management licence, NEBOSH and is a practitioner for the chartered quality institute as well as many other qualifications.

Adrian's role is to over see the day to day running of the office, ensuring compliance is met, as well as assisting with new contracts and attracting new opportunities.

"I would like to wish Adrian all the very best in his new role at Technotrack and I know with the experience and management skills he brings, will help to move Technotrack forward within CP6." Callum, Managing Director. 

TTE is delighted to announce that we were awarded the mechanical maintenance contract on the Crossrail Plumbstead project.
 
This project will require 24/7 support across the Crossrail project, with this we are required to carry out scheduled and preventative ‘Mechanical’ maintenance of 44no Switches along the route in readiness for Dynamic Test Train operations.
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 ▪ Regular Test (91 days) of all Electro-pneumatic Switches
 ▪ Service ‘A’ (91 days) of all Electro-pneumatic Switches
▪ Service ‘B’ (364 days) of all Electro-pneumatic Switches
▪ Hy-Drive SO Supplementary Point Drive system
▪ IBCL – 4ft Mechanical Back-drive, MK1 & MK2
 ▪ Manual Hand Lever points (4monthly)
▪ Tubular Stretcher Bars
▪ FPL Tests ▪ Support the Track team during 053 switch Inspections
▪ Rapid response / fault finding
▪ Support SIEMENS during their correspondence testing
▪ 24/7 cover during Dynamic Test Train operations ▪ Maintenance Inspection Forms
▪ Daily Shift Reports

September saw the start of the Feltham Depot points Installation on behalf of Fenix Rail Systems.

Our team Installed 8 x Point ends over 2 days and will come back to the project to complete the wiring and location works.
Technotrack will supply the points fitters along with all the Installation and Test support staff.
 
This is yet another project to add to our portfolio of works completed alongside Fenix Rail systems and will look forward to continued success. 

This July TTE were part of the successful commissioning on the Howdon depot in Newcastle. This project saw us working alongside our client Fenix Signalling where we provided the construction manager, Installation staff along with Civils. 

TTE were involved with this project from the early grip stages and help build the program ready for delivery.

TTE staff built up and installed all of the Wolber Depot points along with installing Indusi magnets, Signals, REED track circuits as well as extensive works in Wallsend Relay room.

This project was very challenging with regards to timescales but all TTE staff pulled together and showed the spirit that has helped shape our company. 

Our MD Callum Finlayson went to site on the final weekend and reported back the following – 

‘All staff were in great spirits and have shown great commitment and attitude towards the project. In what has been a very difficult period with Covid-19 I could not be more proud of how our staff have represented the company. We look forward to working alongside Fenix on future projects and building on our working relationship’. Callum Finlayson, Managing Director 

Connor Evans who joined Technotrack in February 2019 has successfully completed his IRSE Installers Licence.
 
Conner is a very driven individual who will have a fantastic career within the Railway industry. Technotrack look forward to supporting Conner with his career development and have already set a training programme in place. 

​In February the Technotrack team supported Atkins with the NYL (Norwich/Yarmouth/Lowestoft) commissioning.

The commissioning took place over a 17 day blockade and Technotrack supplied S&T Supervisors, Team Leaders, Installers, Civils staff as well as support vehicles and drivers. 

Our Level crossing team were also deployed on this project to help throughout to change over numerous new crossing systems. 

We have received very positive feedback from the Atkins management team for all of our staff’s hard work and commitment throughout the commissioning which was hit very hard by 2 x storms and very bad weather. 

We look forward to continuing to support Atkins with any future projects. 

We are very proud to announce that Dai Davies has been awarded the Employee of the month from Atkins on the NYL Project.
 
Dai was deployed as a Project Supervisor back in July 2018. This is a fantastic achievement and requisition of his hard work and effort he has given to the project.
 
We look forward to continuing to support the project in preparation for the commissioning in February 2020. 

Technotrack continue with our staff development programme and have recently assisted Joe in the successful completion of his IRSE Team Leaders Licence.

Joe joined the company in February 2019 and instantly showed a desire to progress his career and become licenced for a position he had been filling on a temporary basis. We look forward to helping Joe further progress his career and achieve his goals.

If you are interested in joining the Technotrack Engineering team and progressing your career, please contact our office for more details.

On Thursday, 14th March 2019, along with over 300 industry professionals, Chris Stutter and Callum Finlayson, attended the CP6 Launch Event at the Hilton Hotel, Liverpool. 

Control Period 6 (CP6) is the biggest spending control period network rail have planned in recent times. The five year framework for the rail industry has an investment of over £47bn pounds. The rail infrastructure will see significant improvements to our great industry including new station builds, electrification and signalling schemes.

"We are extremely interested to hear about the CP6 plans and Technotrack Engineering are looking forward to the launch. This is a great opportunity for us to meet and connect with some great people and build on our plans for the next five years." Commented Callum Finlayson, Managing Director. 

The guest speaker was Rob Morris, Managing Director of Rail Automation at Siemens who delivered a speech covering the new control period and the long-term plan for the UK Rail Industry.