Communications Equipment for Rail
DAC manufactures communications equipment for the railway industry, engineered to deliver unwavering reliability when it matters most – protecting lives and maintaining operations. Our telecommunication products are designed with safety as the highest priority, ensuring critical communications remain clear and dependable, even in the most demanding environments.
We collaborate with partners across the global rail sector who rely on proven, robust communications in all scenarios. Our partners trust us to deliver durable, high-performance solutions tailored to the specific demands of rail operations.
With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, we integrate research and development with engineering excellence to stay at the forefront of technological advancement. This approach ensures our installations consistently meet the highest standards, delivering reliable performance where it’s needed most.
Rail Products
Our range of TUFF Handsets includes the RIS-0794 TOSQA-approved GSM-R TUFF Handset and handsets for Passenger Information Systems (PIS), Passenger Announcements (PA), and Guard Operator Panels (GOP).
All DAC TUFF handsets comply with EN50155 and EN45545 standards.
We’re incredibly proud of the results the TUFF Handset range has delivered for train operating companies, manufacturers, and maintainers around the world. A standout example is the TUFF handsets deployed in ScotRail’s RETB system, installed between 2014 and 2022. As of April 2024, MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) calculations – run in collaboration with our client – showed performance in excess of 1 million hours.
DAC’s RA708 trackside telephone is used by railway agencies worldwide. Available with an analogue, GSM, or VoIP interface. Commonly installed at level crossings and user-worked crossings, it serves as an emergency telephone and enables the public to communicate safely when interacting with live railways.
Backed by years of product development, DAC’s RA708 was found in an independently verified Network Rail study to be up to three times more reliable than alternative trackside telephones used across the UK network.
Demand in the rail industry is often highly specialised, which is why we work closely with partners to design bespoke solutions. Each project is tailored to meet unique technical requirements, ensuring precision, durability, and dependable performance every time.
As engineers at heart, we speak with confidence – not only from hands-on experience and innovation, but also from data and insights that support our solutions with measurable outcomes.
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If you would like to find out more about DAC’s products, or if you have a bespoke telecommunications requirement you would like to discuss, please get in touch!
