Case Study: Network Rail-Compliant 100kVA Open Set Generator for Railway PSP Infrastructure
Case Study
Dale Power Solutions designed, engineered, and supplied a bespoke PADS-certified 100kVA open set diesel generator for installation within a railway Power Supply Point (PSP) container as part of a critical rail infrastructure project.
The team developed the standby power system to meet stringent Network Rail compliance requirements while integrating seamlessly with the customer’s existing infrastructure and operational environment.
Unlike a standard packaged generator installation, this project required a fully customised engineering solution capable of operating reliably within the confined footprint of a rail PSP container while delivering the resilience expected for critical railway applications.
The customer required a Network Rail-compliant standby power generator to support critical railway infrastructure in the event of a mains power failure.
There were several technical and operational challenges to address:
Installation within a constrained railway PSP container
Integration with a client-supplied fuel tank
Compliance with rail-sector standards and operational requirements
Ensuring long-term reliability and maintainability
Because uninterrupted power is essential within the rail environment, the generator system also needed to provide enhanced redundancy and operational performance to minimise the risk of downtime and service disruption.
Dale Power Solutions engineered a bespoke 100kVA open set generator configuration tailored specifically to the customer’s site requirements and Network Rail operational standards.
Our engineering team adapted the installation to mount the generator securely onto the customer-provided fuel tank, ensuring the rail generator solution benefited from the following features:
PADS-certified generator system
Designed for railway PSP container installation
Network Rail-compliant standby power solution
Dual-start redundancy system
Bespoke mounting arrangement
Integrated onto the client-supplied fuel tank
Engineered for critical rail infrastructure applications
Designed for high reliability and operational performance
The completed standby power solution incorporated a dual-start generator system featuring two fully independent starting mechanisms, a feature required for many Network Rail generator applications, ensuring continued operation even in the event of a single starting system failure.
In railway infrastructure environments, where backup power supports operational continuity (signalling systems and other critical services), this level of service is essential for maintaining network performance and reducing operational risk.
This project demonstrates Dale Power Solutions’ capability to design, manufacture and install bespoke rail generator solutions for complex infrastructure environments where reliability, compliance, and operational continuity are essential.
What is a PADS-certified generator?
A PADS-certified generator is designed and approved in accordance with Network Rail Product Acceptance standards, ensuring the equipment meets the operational, safety, and reliability requirements for use within railway infrastructure applications.
Why do railway generators require dual-start systems?
Dual-start systems provide two independent starting mechanisms, ensuring the generator can continue operating if one starting system fails. This redundancy is critical within rail applications where uninterrupted standby power is essential.
What is a railway PSP container?
A Power Supply Point (PSP) container houses electrical infrastructure and standby power systems used to support critical railway operations.
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