Railway Station SISS Installation for GWR at Ivybridge

TDM completed a full railway station SISS installation at Ivybridge for GWR. The project upgraded CCTV, CIS displays and Help Points across the station. As a result, Ivybridge now meets modern safety and communication standards. In addition, the programme followed a structured and fully compliant delivery process.

Before this upgrade, Ivybridge Station had no CCTV coverage and depended on older WebCIS Help Points. Consequently, GWR required a full SISS installation to improve passenger safety and real‑time information. The project also needed ES4 and ES5 design, Network Rail Approval in Principle and Landlord’s Consent. In addition, long cable distances meant TDM installed node cabinets and OM4 fibre to support the new systems.

SISS Installation Scope and Objectives

  • Installation of new CCTV cameras meeting Network Rail and Home Office standards
  • Deployment of new CIS displays on bespoke gallow brackets
  • Replacement of WebCIS Help Points with TDM 2-button GSM Help Points
  • Installation of Rainford external cabinets to house SISS equipment
  • ES4 and ES5 design approval and Landlord’s Consent
  • Commissioning and O&M documentation

Our Delivery Process

TDM delivered the SISS installation through a clear and efficient process. First, the team completed detailed surveys to confirm site conditions. After this, TDM produced all ES4 and ES5 designs and secured the required approvals. Furthermore, the team pre‑configured all equipment in the Crawley workshop, which reduced risk and improved installation quality. Finally, TDM installed the platform cabinets, connected all SISS devices and completed commissioning before handover.

  1. Surveys and Requirements Capture: Site surveys established design requirements for CCTV, CIS and Help Points and informed the ES4 and ES5 design stage.
  2. ES4 and ES5 Design and Consents: All designs were produced for Network Rail approval, with full Landlord’s Consent secured before installation.
  3. Off-site Pre‑configuration: TDM pre-configured all SISS equipment in its Crawley workshop to reduce installation time and on-site risk.
  4. Platform and Infrastructure Installation: Distributed node cabinets were installed on each platform, with new OM4 fibre and CAT6 cabling supporting the upgraded CCTV, CIS and Help Point systems.
  5. Commissioning: A full Inspection and Test Plan confirmed system compliance and operational performance.
  6. On-site Handover: Handover was completed with GWR and its SISS maintainer, with O&M documentation and Entry Into Service provided.

Equipment Installed at Ivybridge

  • Rainford Solutions 25U Double Bay and Single Bay external cabinets
  • Hanwha Vision XRN‑1620SB1 NVR with Seagate SkyHawk HDDs
  • Hanwha Vision XNB‑6000 and XNV‑6080 CCTV cameras
  • Cisco Catalyst 9200L switches and Riello SDH 2200 ER UPS units
  • Infotec FM42W+DW NTI CIS displays
  • TDM 2-button GSM Help Points replacing legacy units
  • OM4 fibre cabling and CAT6 cabling supporting SISS devices

Project Benefits

  • Complete CCTV coverage installed at Ivybridge for the first time
  • Full SISS upgrade including CCTV, CIS and Help Points in one coordinated programme
    ES4, ES5 and Landlord’s Consent secured before installation
  • Faster installation through controlled workshop pre-configuration
  • A single contractor delivering the entire project lifecycle

Conclusion

The Ivybridge Station upgrade shows TDM’s capability to deliver complex SISS projects. As a result, GWR now benefits from improved CCTV coverage, upgraded CIS displays and modern Help Points. In summary, this project demonstrates TDM’s reliability, technical capability and proven delivery record across the UK rail network.

SISS installation at Ivybridge Station, including CCTV, CIS and Help Points
Station Help Point installed during TDM SISS installation programme
CCTV and CIS equipment installed as part of SISS upgrades for GWR