Eland Cables - Network Rail-Approved Cable for Rail and Metro Infrastructure

Eland Cables is a leading rail-sector cable supplier. A large stockholding of rail cables and a proven track-record of supply to the rail industry has built our strong reputation.

THE UK'S LARGEST RAIL CABLE RANGE

Eland Cables has the largest range of rail cables in the UK – including Network Rail-approved signalling cables, telecommunications cables, track feeder cables, power cables and points heating cables – as well as extensive project-management experience and link-up-approved supplier status.

RAILWAY SIGNALLING CABLES

Eland's quick availability and competitive prices suit project deadlines and budget. Our signalling cables are produced to NR/PS/SIG/00005 standard:

• Signalling cable type A1, A2, A3: light-duty LSZH-sheathed single and multi-core cables for internal use; smooth-sheath cables for ducting
• Signalling cable type B1, B2: heavy-duty EPR-insulated and high-density PCP-sheathed single, twin and multi-core cables
• Heavy-duty signalling cable type C1, C2, C3 for tails; type C3 for TPWS applications
• Signalling cable type D1, D2: LSZH single, twin and multi-core
• Signalling cable type E1, E2, E3: LSZH cable suitable for tails, with type E3 for TPWS applications

RAILWAY POWER CABLES

Our railway power cables include:

• Track feeder cable: provides the 650VDC/750VDC supply from traction substations and track paralleling huts to conductor rails, negative cable connections and bonding; certified to RT/E/S/21101
• Aluminium power cable: BR880 solid-sector shaped conductors for trackside power supplies; certified to BR880, BS5467 and BS6346
• Steel Wire Armoured cable (SWA) PVC: power and auxiliary control cables for power networks, underground, outdoors, indoors and cable ducting; certified to BS5467
• Steel Wire Armoured cable (SWA) LSF: power and auxiliary control cables for power networks, underground, outdoors, indoors and cable ducting; certified to BS6724
• MV power cable: 6.35kV/11kV, 12.7kV/22kV and 19kV/33kV cables distribute three-phase AC electrical power supplies at nominal system voltages of 11kV, 22kV and 33kV to traction substations on DC-electrified lines; a 25kV single-core cable carries electrical power supplies from trackside switching stations to overhead line equipment

RAILWAY TELECOM CABLES

Our railway telecom cables include:

• Copper trackside cable: suitable for trackside concrete cable troughing, buried duct routes or direct-burial installations, certified to RT/E/PS/00015
• Fibre trackside cable: fibre communications cable for use in high traffic and data-rate requirements, certified to RT/E/PS/00014
• SCADA / pilot cable: paired cable designed to carry SCADA data trackside, certified to RT/E/PS/0034
• Twin datalink cable: interconnecting cable for Solid State Interlocking (SSI) systems, certified to BR1932
• Screening conductor cable: 150mm² and 250mm² screening conductor cables run parallel to communications cables to provide effective 'zonal' screening, certified to SP/FTN(D&D)/003, BR1817, BS215, BS4727 and BS6485
• Armoured copper trackside cable: suitable for trackside concrete cable troughing, buried duct route or direct burial installations, certified to NR/PS/TEL/00015 (formerly RT/E/PS/00015)
• Armoured fibre trackside cable: for high traffic and data-rate requirements, certified to NR/PS/TEL/00014 (formerly RT/E/PS/00014)
• Axle counter cables
• 6381Y cable: suitable for DC power supplies on telecom equipment and power applications where flexibility is required
• CW1128/CW1198 telecom cable: UV and moisture-resistant external armoured cable for the interconnection of telephone equipment; suitable for direct burial, and interconnection of other communication and control equipment or low-level signalling applications
• Individually screened multipair data cable: audio, instrumentation and computer cables
• Coaxial cable type CT100/CT125 RG URM: ideal for professional TV and CCTV system installations including digital, satellite, terrestrial and cable TV

POINTS HEATING

Our points heating products include:

• Points heating cables for power distribution in points heating systems, which protect from abrasion and mechanical impact whilst maintaining flexibility
• Points heating junction blocks

OVERHEAD LINE CABLES

Our overhead line cables include:

• Screening conductor cables (PVC and LSZH)
• Bare conductor cables

Our overhead line cables are certified to standards NR/PS/TEL/31102 (BR1817) and BS6485.

EARTHING CABLES

Earthing cables we provide include:

• 6491X conduit wiring cable for conduit and fixed, protected installations
• 6491B conduit wiring cable for conduit and fixed, protected installations where fire, smoke emission and toxic fumes create a potential threat

LONDON UNDERGROUND (LUL) CABLES

Eland Cables is developing signalling, power and telecommunications cables for LUL.

ELAND RAIL PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Eland Cables' exceptional level of service assists in the maintenance of track possession and project timescales. Our efficient stock management and logistics service enables delivery to a specific schedule or on demand.

Eland Cables can draw up a project-based solution, incorporating services such as cutting cable to required lengths and tailoring drum labelling, to greatly aid logistics and reduce costs.