Trackside Equipment Building Access Control System using Smart Locks and Keys

Descriptions

Network Rail Telecom (NRT) has communications equipment deployed into approximately 2 400 FTN (Fixed Telecom Network) trackside REB’s (Relocatable Equipment Buildings). The REBs are fitted with a door that has a mechanical handle with two locking mechanisms; a rim lock and a solenoid (electro-mechanical) lock. The solenoid is connected to an environmental alarm SCADA system and provides Network Management Centre (NMC) teams with the means to remotely release the handle to allow the engineer to enter. A vulnerability has been identified with the key access in that the rim locks fitted are a common type and keys are easy to obtain or copy. The project requires a supplier that can provide mechatronic locks and keys (i.e. have a mechanical cylinder operation as well as an electronic access rights management). Please see the scope document for further information.