About Us
At Apex Signalling Design we have a wealth of rail signalling design expertise which ranges from the design and replacement of a single railway signal right through to designing a completely new & complex signalling system. Our experience covers both the heavy and light rail industries with priority on safety & attention to detail in all that we deliver. What’s more we provide tailored signalling design solutions to meet with our customer’s exact needs.
Our in-house design team are very capable of producing designs for various signalling projects including Switches & Crossings (S&C), Interlockings, level crossing alterations & renewals, platform extensions, signal boxes, general life extension works, plus much more. We are passionate about delivering safe, efficient and reliable signalling design solutions from early feasibility studies & sketches right through to final detailed design. With years of experience in the industry we have a deep understanding of the complexities involved in railway signalling design and we work closely with our clients to ensure that their projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
We love nothing more than to work collaboratively with our clients whilst providing them with sustainable & innovative signalling design solutions which meet their exact project needs. Our team are always thinking “outside the box” so that they can produce the most cost-efficient signalling design solutions whilst also considering any alternative signalling design options.
Our areas of expertise include:
- Early feasibility (GRIP/PACE) Studies
- Scheme Plan Development
- Re-signalling and Life Extension Schemes
- S&C Renewals and Remodelling
- Level Crossing Renewals
- Interlocking Ddesign on Various Technology, including RRI, SSI, Mechanical, Westpac & E10k
- Lineside Location Design
- Temporary Speed Restriction (TSR) Emergency Speed Restriction (ESR) Designs
Our Signalling Design Capabilities
Our in-house signalling design team consists of IRSE licenced and experienced Design Managers, Principle Design Verifiers & Designers with wide ranging abilities. So, you can be assured that your project will run efficiently, smoothly and that you will receive outstanding levels of customer care.
We are trusted and respected within the UK’s rail Signalling Design industry and we work alongside numerous customers which include Tier 1 to Tier 3 Rail Contractors, Network Rail, various Design Consultants providing them all with our cost-effective signalling solutions.
Alex Mackie
Engineering Director & Signalling Principles Verifier
Alex is a skilled Engineer at Apex with an excellent career of more than 16 years in the fast-paced rail sector. His journey has covered a wide range of areas, encompassing the installation, testing, maintenance, and design of signalling schemes and products.
His career began as a Network Rail Signalling Technician Apprentice and quickly progressed. His commitment and skill earned him the prestigious title of Apprentice of the Year. This was early acknowledgement of his unwavering commitment within the rail sector.
Alex is an individual with several skill sets, and his possession of an IRSE Principles Licence 1.1550 and IRSE Design Verifiers Licence 1.1160, demonstrates his commitment in his professional development.
As a professional, Alex demonstrates a degree of adaptability. He is skilled at stepping into crucial positions across the board, from Design and Project Engineering to the job of a CRE (Contractors Responsible Engineer) and Design Management. His broad range of abilities provide him a global perspective that enhances every aspect of the projects he manages.
David Smith
Operational Director & Signalling Principles Verifier
David commands an experienced presence in his role as the Operational Director at Apex due to his extensive experience of more than 20 years within the rail sector. During this time, his role has seen him cover various aspects of Signalling Design, Project Engineering and Design Management.
He has gained a vast amount of industry knowledge having worked for major rail brands such as Atkins, Babcock, Network Rail, Hatch Mott MacDonald, Thales & Linbrooke Design. Including working with multinational companies overseas on Light Rail and Metro solutions for their rail network.
David’s journey, which began as a Signalling Design Trainee with First Engineering, is a perfect example of commitment and experience. His significant career spans Signalling Design, Project Engineering and Design Management giving him a thorough understanding of the sector.
The engineering expertise means that he will oversee the company’s safety, quality, and compliance controls. Whilst also managing the day-to-day engineering activities on all Apex Signalling Design projects. He will also oversee any design reviews whilst collaborating with customers to ensure that all projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time and to budget.
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