Modernising the telecommunications of one of the UK’s biggest stations

As one of the UK’s busiest railway stations, King’s Cross needed a modern, reliable and flexible telecoms system to keep the station and its visitors moving safely and efficiently. We were on hand to make such a significant communication upgrade happen, replacing all the core systems with minimal disruption, ensuring the station remained open and fully operational throughout.

Key activities

Upgrade of PA system to ASL distributed system
Installation of IP CCTV cameras
PHP cabling and internals
Replacement of existing HCI/CROMOS system with a MICA-3 SMS system

Out with the old

When it became apparent the previous system in place at King’s Cross was no longer fit for purpose, we provided everything that was needed to bring it right up to date, including the installation of improved PA systems and more cost-effective IP CCTV cameras. We even upgraded the station’s legacy LAN equipment, allowing for better device connectivity.

New and improved

The new, easier to maintain system now means the station experiences less downtime for lengthy and complicated repairs. Now, customers get a better travel experience throughout the station, thanks to upgraded announcements and hugely improved passenger help points. This included adding new induction loop PSUs in switch rooms to allow for better PHP functionality.