CONDOR Signal & Communications - Switch Clearing Devices and Grade Crossing Solutions

CONDOR Signal & Communications Inc. (CONDOR) provides a total signal and communications solution for transit and rail customers in North America and internationally.

CONDOR designs, wires, implements and tests complete signal systems, as well as offering signal-related products such as switch clearing devices (snow blowers), signal housings, and several computer based control office applications including Computer Aided Dispatching (CAD) for CTC, yards and dark territory, and GPS-based Automatic Train Location Systems (ATLS).

SWITCH CLEARING DEVICES

CONDOR’s portfolio of switch clearing devices keeps your switches and detection equipment free from snow efficiently and affordably. Our products include:

• Dual-mode (hot / cold) switch protection (The Chinook) - a dual-mode switch clearing product that optimizes switch availability and economy
• High-velocity cold air blower – an industry standard cold air blower system that keeps your switches clear of snow
• Specialized ductwork and tie-duct systems – our metal fabrication facility creates a wide variety of ductwork including the T2000 tie-duct
• Hot box protection pystems – specialized systems to keep hot box detectors clear of snow

One of CONDOR's recent innovations is the ability to power our devices from catenary or third rail power, making these devices the ideal solution for transit applications.

GRADE CROSSING SOLUTIONS

Our grade crossing solution team provides state-of-the-art design, installation and maintenance services to improve safety and reduce long-term maintenance costs.

We can provide a total project solution from initial design concept through to assembly, field installation and commissioning. Based on your grade crossing requirements we will procure materials, assemble and test the required warning systems and structures, prepare the field site, and then complete the field installation.

CONDOR will maintain your crossings to meet regulatory requirements and provide on-site emergency field service and repairs as required. We can also carry out comprehensive assessment of your existing crossing portfolio along with recommended improvements.

CONTROL OFFICE APPLICATIONS

Our control office applications allow transit and rail customers to manage train movements in both signalized and dark territory. System projects include broad-based integration with a variety of SCADA sub-systems.

In addition, newer applications provide for precise vehicle tracking and monitoring via GPS / cellular / radio networks and longer-term integration for other vehicle platforms.

CENTRALIZED TRAFFIC CONTROL AND DARK TERRITORY CONTROL

CONDOR offers Centralized-Traffic-Control (CTC) for transit and rail applications. The Train Movement Manager (TMM) product provides a proven computer-aided dispatch system that can scale with both railway and transit operations. The product is customizable and provides a comprehensive railroad dispatching feature set. The Port Authority Transportation Hudson (PATH) uses TMM to manage 1,500 train movements per day with headways approaching 90s.

The TMM product can also facilitate improved management and dispatching of non-signalized territory. Rule sets covered include GCOR, NORAC and CROR.

CONDOR can provide your organization with Automatic Train Location Systems (ATLS) for precise tracking of train movement via a combination of GPS solutions. These products facilitate improved on-time schedule adherence and customer service recovery strategies.

SIGNAL ENGINEERING AND PROJECT CAPABILITIES

Our signal engineering and project capabilities allow transit and rail organizations to achieve operational objectives in a wide variety of requirement areas.

Whether it be an upgrade for a single control point, or the need to install new signalling on a complete subdivision, our experienced staff can provide the preliminary engineering, full circuit design, documentation and test plan development, project procurement and overall management. Projects cover the complete range of vital and non-vital applications.