‘Six-figure’ rail electronics contract for Barnbrook

Hampshire-based Barnbrook Systems secured a “six-figure” contract for refurbishing over 100 of its brake controllers, which will be used on Class 15x engines operating across the UK.

“Our first order for the brake controller was more than a decade ago when we re-engineered an original model which was out of service and no longer commercially available,” said Barnbrook MD Andrew Barnett (photo below). “We created a new and improved unit which was compatible with older trains. This has allowed train operating and rolling stock leasing companies to extend the lifespan of assets. We continue to upgrade the brake controller and deliver scheduled maintenance programmes to ensure optimum performance.”

The company has a core range of 200 products, many for aircraft.

Along with fire management company Flair, Barnbrook recently introduced a lithium-ion battery fire suppression system called E:Bag which “harnesses nano-technology to contain and then suppress fires started by phones, laptops, tablets, vapes and e-scooters”, it said.

Founded in 1978, Barnbrook in a family-owned business based in Hampshire, UK.

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