Country United Kingdom Segment Main Lines Application Train detection Project start 2011 Requirement In early 2011, Siemens Rail Automation (formerly Invensys Rail) got the contract to modernise all the signalling for the 55 km, double track line of railway between Crewe and Shrewsbury in England. This project covered seven level crossings and two complex intersections. It was really important to select a suitable, safe axle counting system which met the requirements of the modular system. Solution For this project, Siemens opted for the FAdC, the latest generation axle counting system and for the wheel sensors RSR123. A total of 79 wheel sensors and 19 external cabinets were installed along the 55 km of track. Benefit The new axle counting system FAdC perfectly meets all the requir

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