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platform lighting, train station lighting, vandal resistant luminaires
  • Darlington, England
  • Transport
  • The multi-million-pound upgrade at Darlington Station required a heavy duty services and platform lighting management system. This configuration needed to handle complex cabling and integrated devices across long distances.

    High footfall regional hubs require exceptionally durable equipment. This requirement was especially true across Darlington’s new platforms and pedestrian link bridges. Consequently, the engineering team required vandal resistant luminaires and specialised containment. The infrastructure must withstand harsh weathering, trackside vibrations, and potential tampering. However, the system also needed to maintain a sleek, modern, and architectural aesthetic. This look perfectly complements the station’s historic and modern extensions.

    The Solution: Designplan Mission CMS

    Graham North (CRE at BAM Nuttall) proposed the Designplan Mission Cable Management System (CMS) as the ideal product. Therefore, this system was selected to satisfy the strict engineering and architectural demands at Darlington Station.

    The Mission CMS provided a seamless, premium solution for enclosing complex cable services and integrated technology. Specifically, it was installed across the platforms and new bridge structures. Furthermore, the installation integrated several specific high performance fittings to deliver complete illumination. The team installed Tuscan Angled and Tuscan Recessed fittings for targeted durability. In addition, they utilised Duomo and Zelos Wall Max luminaires to maximise visual clarity and safety. These combined elements provided heavy duty, vandal resistant protection with a highly refined appearance. As a result, the project greatly enhanced the overall visual environment of the overhauled station.

    Why Designplan for Darlington Station?

    Graham North and Dale Bowes from BAM Nuttall highlighted Designplan as the definitive market leader. In addition, they noted it is their first choice for highly robust, high performance fittings.

    Designplan has a proven track record in manufacturing durable, low maintenance train station lighting systems. Because of this reliability, their systems ensure long term performance for demanding network environments like Darlington. Ultimately, this choice delivers peace of mind for both the contractors and the end clients.

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