Rail

750V DC SWITCHGEAR REPLACEMENT – CUSTOM HOUSE

Enable Infrastructure completed 750V DC switchgear replacement at Custom House Substation for TfL/DLR. The project upgraded aging infrastructure to improve safety and reliability, minimising disruption to train service. Key elements included replacing a 6-panel switchboard, 110V battery charger, and leakage/busbar cable box. By working efficiently, the team completed the project 2 weeks ahead of schedule, meeting the client’s objectives.

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Enable Power Systems commissions first substation at Bristol Temple Meads

Enable Power Systems advances Network Rail’s substation upgrade programme, with Substation G commissioned and work progressing on Substations B and K, supported by specialist teams across Enable.

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Successful first stage at Holly Cross ATFS Energisation

Enable Power Systems completes Stage 1 commissioning of the Holly Cross 25kV auto transformer feeder site, marking a key milestone in collaboration with National Grid and supply chain partners.

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FELTHAM RE-SIGNALLING PROGRAMME – PHASE 1 & 2 CIVILS​

Enable Infrastructure completed the Feltham Re-Signalling Programme for Network Rail, delivering critical infrastructure upgrades to a busy London rail corridor. The project involved over 350 civil assets across 60+ miles of track, addressing aging signaling systems to improve service reliability and capacity. Despite challenges like restricted access, Enable’s expertise in rail construction and project management enabled successful delivery, minimising disruptions to commuters on this vital transportation route.

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Project Spotlight: Custom House Substation Upgrade

Enable Power Systems has successfully completed a crucial upgrade project for the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) at Custom House Substation…

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MIDLANDS MAIN LINE UPGRADE

Enable Infrastructure completed the Midland Main Line Upgrade for SPL Powerlines UK, a major rail infrastructure project. Key contributions included electrification and overhead line installation across over 100 miles of track. Challenges involved coordination, geographic scope, and design changes. Enable addressed these through logistics planning, multidisciplinary collaboration, and design solutions that improved delivery. The project culminated in enabling a new 400kV-to-25kV supply point substation.

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Exploring Enable – Who are we?

Our CEO, Shane O’Halloran, discusses who and what Enable is and why we decided to create a new brand for a new chapter….

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ICP CONNECTION UNDER-TRACK INSTALLATION AT WESTON-SUPER-MARE

Enable Infrastructure installed two under-track crossings (UTX) for Western Power Distribution in Weston-super-Mare, connecting substations at Warne Road and Bourneville Road. The project involved excavation, reinforced concrete works, and the installation of a 610mm sleeve auger using a guided auger-boring technique. Key deliverables included two UTX installations, reinforced concrete works, duct installations, resurfacing, and the reinstatement of a play park and football pitch.

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LIVERPOOL STREET STATION PLATFORM EXTENSIONS (GRIP 5-8 DESIGN & BUILD)​

Enable Infrastructure extended platforms 16 and 17 at Liverpool Street Station to accommodate 205m Full-Length Units, decommissioning platform 18 in the process. Completed under tight deadlines, the project spanned GRIP 5-8 phases and included IVES slab track installation, modular platform systems, and OLE adjustments. Despite challenges like Covid restrictions and restricted access, Enable’s careful planning and coordinated approach with stakeholders ensured successful completion, readying the station for new train services.

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URGENT RECTIFIER TRANSFORMER REPLACEMENT FOR DLR

Enable Infrastructure completed an urgent rectifier transformer replacement for Docklands Light Railway (DLR) at Royal Mint Street, ensuring stable power for the network’s busiest line. Following the failure of two 2167kVA rectifier transformers, Enable swiftly designed, installed, and commissioned replacements within an accelerated seven-day timeframe, condensing an original three-week schedule. This complex project involved road and cycle route closures coordinated with Tower Hamlets Council and TfL, securing public safety around the worksite.

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LYMINSTER BYPASS BRIDGES​

Enable Infrastructure successfully delivered two concrete bridges for the A284 Lyminster Bypass in West Sussex, spanning a road and rail line as part of a 1.8km bypass project. Working within pre-scheduled rail possessions alongside Network Rail’s ASPRO team, Enable managed to uphold the construction timeline without impacting railway operations. This included detailed Any Line Open (ALO) planning and a ‘High Street’ working setup that allowed excavation, abutments, and bearing pad work without rail disruption.

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HITHER GREEN BLOCKADE

Enable Infrastructure’s Hither Green Blockade project delivered essential upgrades at nine stations on the Sidcup, Grove Park, and Bromley North lines, enhancing passenger benefits from Network Rail’s new signalling system. Despite the challenges of Easter 2020 lockdowns, Enable completed extensive works across all stations, including resurfacing, drainage repairs, canopy maintenance, and safety improvements like tactile and coper installations.

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