Contingency planning for power failure in the rail sector

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2. Contingency planning for power failure in the rail sector Failing to prepare your rail operations for grid blackouts or power equipment failures can lead to: These risks can be mitigated by developing a robust rail disaster recovery plan. Safety issues Reputational damage Accidents Financial penalties Service delays Economic loss Cancellations www.aggreko.co.uk Contingency planning for power failure in the rail sector Get a Quick Quote 2

3. Contingency planning for power failure in the rail sector Effective contingency planning is vital to ensure speedy business recovery in the event of: Fire Flood Weather disruption Power Contingency Plan Explosion National grid failure Equipment breakdown Any other emergency www.aggreko.co.uk Contingency planning for power failure in the rail sector Get a Quick Quote 3

4. Contingency planning for power failure in the rail sector Whilst disaster recovery planning is common practice in the rail industry to ensure business continuity, the provision of power is sometimes overlooked, despite being a main requirement to aid recovery. Producing a Power Contingency Plan where back-up power options are considered is, therefore, a business imperative. What should a robust strategy contain? This guide looks into eight key tips for rail management to consider when preparing a contingency plan for back-up temporary power. www.aggreko.co.uk Contingency planning for power failure in the rail sector Get a Quick Quote 4

5. 1 Critically examine your existing emergency planning procedures TIP Does your existing disaster recovery plan cover every emergency power scenario? Ensure your contingency plan considers back-up power for each critical asset across your site or rail network including: Train Stations Regional Operating Centres Signalling Sites Telecommunications Infrastructure Data Centres www.aggreko.co.uk Contingency planning for power failure in the rail sector Get a Quick Quote 5

6. 1 Critically examine your existing emergency planning procedures TIP Does your power contingency plan have sufficient operational detail? Have you addressed the following questions: What emergency power equipment do you need? Who will supply it? Where it will be installed? How will equipment be delivered to each location? Have you accounted for structural upgrades or plant changes? Has your plan been updated in the last 12 months? If the answer is NO, now is the time to fill in the gaps! www.aggreko.co.uk Contingency planning for power failure in the rail sector Get a Quick Quote 6

7. 2 Identify your equipment requirements TIP Conduct site surveys across your entire rail network, assessing your temporary power needs. Formulate a detailed equipment list. Make sure the surveys take account of any special requirements, such as: High voltage power Access restrictions Specialist signalling voltage requirements Locations where noise reduction is key Space restrictions Locations where low emissions are key www.aggreko.co.uk Contingency planning for power failure in the rail sector Get a Quick Quote 7

8. 2 Identify your equipment requirements TIP You may need to use a generator hire company to cover your equipment needs. If so, make sure you negotiate emergency rates and understand your supplier’s response times to each site. Remember! Aggreko can conduct free site surveys to give you a list of both critical power and temperature control equipment. www.aggreko.co.uk Contingency planning for power failure in the rail sector Get a Quick Quote 8

9. 3 Plan the logistics, including site access TIP Don’t overlook the speedy deployment and delivery of all contingency equipment to each site. Consider the following transport challenges: Do you need a traffic management system, police clearance or escorts to site? Is the delivery to a remote location or congested city centre? Will specialist transport or all- terrain vehicles be required? How do you deliver during a blackout, storm or widespread road closures? Is the Is there space to unload? location free of rail power lines? www.aggreko.co.uk Contingency planning for power failure in the rail sector Get a Quick Quote 9

10. 4 Installation – prepare a connection plan TIP Work out the fastest installation plan so you can ‘Plug & Play’ equipment as quickly as possible. Consider space constraints The size, shape and footprint of rail generators can vary widely. Map out specific equipment location sites across your rail network on a plan. Consider connections Produce a cabling plan to ensure easy connection points to the mains supply for all rail infrastructure. www.aggreko.co.uk Contingency planning for power failure in the rail sector Get a Quick Quote 10

11. 5 Continuity of supply TIP Devise a generator maintenance plan to prevent disruption to your rail services. Fuel management Plan where you would site fuel tanks, or even better select generators with integrated tanks to save space. Generator monitoring Request 24/7 remote monitoring technology to keep watch on assets, helping prevent failures and downtime. Automation If a site’s mains supply is unreliable, generators can be set up with an Automatic Mains Failure (AMF) panel. This monitors the grid’s incoming supply and if it dips, the generator automatically takes over until it is re-instated. Decide whether fuel management will be managed by the equipment supplier or your own team. www.aggreko.co.uk Contingency planning for power failure in the rail sector Get a Quick Quote 11

12. 6 Consider the most suitable equipment for each application TIP While speed is important in rail emergency power situations, with careful pre-planning you can also ensure the most suitable solutions are utilised. Here are some examples of different types of power generation equipment and when to use them: Equipment Suitable for…. Specialist high voltage solutions: Trackside signalling work, especially when switchgear or transformers fail. Gas generators: Long rental periods if mains gas is available, offering lower emissions and a cheap fuel (dependent on gas market price). Secure containerised generators: Remote locations, unmanned areas, or crime hotspots, where security can be an issue. Load-on-demand generators: Applications with variable power requirements and where low emissions and fuel savings are important. Hybrid power solutions: When noise needs to be kept to a minimum and when power demands are low. Particulate filtration units: Reducing particulate matter emissions when environmental targets are important. www.aggreko.co.uk Contingency planning for power failure in the rail sector Get a Quick Quote 12

13. 7 Check your emergency power supplier’s certification and safety record TIP Check that any supplier is fully approved to work in the rail industry and meets stringent quality, safety and environmental standards. Rate your supplier against this checklist: Meets NCCA (National Competency Control Agency) standards, normally via Achilles RISQS certification. Qualified service engineers are Personal Track Safety (PTS) certified. Fuel management and servicing processes are fully ADR compliant. Excellent previous safety record. www.aggreko.co.uk Contingency planning for power failure in the rail sector Get a Quick Quote 13

14. 8 Ensure proper coordination TIP A contingency plan will only be effective if it is properly communicated across your organisation. Make sure key staff and third party suppliers e.g. estates management, mechanical and electrical contractors, caretakers etc, are aware of the plan and their roles and responsibilities are assigned and understood. Ensure a 24/7 hotline through to your emergency power supplier. Have your engineers on stand-by to oversee the set-up of the equipment. 24/7 www.aggreko.co.uk Contingency planning for power failure in the rail sector Get a Quick Quote 14

15. How can Aggreko help? Aggreko’s wide range of power generation, heating, cooling and moisture control solutions address the needs of the rail industry in a cost-effective manner. Our UK rail division is RISQS accredited and provides 24/7 nationwide service. This ensures your rental equipment will be delivered and installed in the shortest possible time-frames, with minimal disruption. Our railway experts will work with you to create a list of required equipment for your power and temperature control needs. Contact us to get a quick quote or to book a free on-site consultation. www.aggreko.co.uk Contingency planning for power failure in the rail sector Get a Quick Quote 15

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