MONTREAL, April 12, 2017 /CNW Telbec/ - SNC-Lavalin (TSX:
SNC) is pleased to announce the award of two design contracts for
London Underground (LU). The services provided by SNC-Lavalin's
Rail & Transit team will assist LU in improving rail vehicle
accessibility for persons with reduced mobility and visual
impairments.
The contracts cover the 72TS fleet (Bakerloo Line, seven car
train, 36 train fleet), 92TS fleet (Central Line, eight car train,
85 train fleet) and 92TS fleet (Waterloo & City Line, four car
train, five train fleet). The internal space within these three
fleets will be reconfigured by SNC-Lavalin's specialist engineering
teams.
SNC-Lavalin's design modifications will help to improve the
customer experience, with new up to date passenger information
systems (PIS), passenger emergency alarms (PEA), closed-circuit
television (CCTV) and improved lighting for each vehicle, as well
as designated wheelchair and pushchair zones.
The upgrades will extend the lifespan of the fleets, providing
long term cost savings for LU, as well as reducing the
environmental impact compared with replacing the vehicles.
"We're delighted to be working with LU on this project," said
Michael Grace, Regional Director,
Rail & Transit UK, SNC-Lavalin. "The reconfiguration of rolling
stock is a key strength of SNC-Lavalin's rail engineering
capability. As market leaders in vehicle modifications, we have
successfully delivered designs to satisfy 'Railway Vehicles
Accessibility Regulations' (RVAR) for other railway clients, and
this contract award builds upon that."
About SNC-Lavalin
Founded in 1911, SNC-Lavalin is one of the leading
engineering and construction groups in the world and a major player
in the ownership of infrastructure. From offices in over 50
countries, SNC-Lavalin's employees are proud to build what matters.
Our teams provide engineering, procurement, construction,
completions and commissioning services together with a range of
sustaining capital services to clients in four industry sectors:
oil and gas, mining and metallurgy, infrastructure and power.
SNC-Lavalin can also combine these services with its financing and
operations and maintenance capabilities to provide complete
end-to-end project solutions. www.snclavalin.com
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