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Railway Signalling - In days, not decades?

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Imagine being able to implement signalling solutions in days, not decades? Well, that’s the vision of Universal Signalling, an exciting new signalling tech start-up who are doing things differently – and to great effect.

They also have a smart approach to research, development and roll out by starting small, building knowledge and experience and growing from there.

Their first significant deployment is their U-Cross system which is being trialled on the Heart of Wales line between Llandeilo and Llandovery. It has the potential to revolutionise the safe and hassle-free operation of the 126 User Worked Crossings on the 96 miles of the Heart of Wales line, and plenty other of rural lines in Wales and Borders alone.

We recently visited Llandovery to see the trial in action including installation of the equipment and learn more about this exciting technology

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This video explores Universal Signalling, a start-up developing innovative railway signalling solutions with the potential to be implemented quickly. The company's U-Cross system is being trialled on the Heart of Wales line between Llandeilo and Llandovery, aiming to improve the safe operation of crossings. The footage includes insights into the technology and its installation. Key operators mentioned include GWR, Intercity, Network Rail, and Transport For Wales, with locations such as Llandeilo, Llandovery, and others featured. Headcodes 2M10 and 5Q00 are also noted in the metadata.

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  • Platform ID NQ9DwbIEHWI
  • Views 11,465
  • Date published 12 Dec 2025 12:00
  • Date added 20 Dec 2025 00:24
  • Recorded 12 Nov 2020
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