Iarnród Éireann Mark IV carriage at Limerick Junction. Credit: Dawgz at English Wikipedia.

UK-based security and surveillance systems company Synectics has secured a new contract with Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail).

Under the €1.3m contract, the company will upgrade all MkIV InterCity rolling stock running between Dublin and Cork, one of the key intercity routes, with an IP-based video surveillance solution.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Premium Insights

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

Related Company Profiles

View all

Irish Rail awarded the contract to Synectics through a competitive bid process.

Synectics chief executive Paul Webb said: “This contract represents the first step into on-vehicle heavy-rail solutions for our Synectics Security business, building on their experience and strong track record across light-rail, underground and tram markets.

“Irish Rail is our second public transport win in Ireland over the last few months and reflects our growing reputation for smart technology developments that meet next-generation operator requirements.

“Our solutions open up new opportunities for rail operators to transition their video management capability to the Cloud to improve passenger safety, security, and to drive operational effectiveness.”

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData
Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.

As agreed, Synectics will develop, deliver and install a safety-critical IP video surveillance system for the trains to boost safety. The system will ensure full connectivity between the train and the engineering depot as well as other operational locations.

The installation works are expected to commence in September next year.

Subsequently, a five-year in-territory additional support contract will become effective concerning the maintenance of the surveillance systems.

Earlier this year, Irish Rail awarded a €32m contract to Indra for the development of a train control centre in Dublin.

The centre will be equipped to supervise the overall 2,400km railway network in the country.