Railway Signalling Location Cases, Trackside Cabinets/Equipment Enclosures
RSP designs and manufactures factory-tested signalling location cases for SSI schemes signalling location cases, also referred to as location cabinets, trackside cabinets, equipment cabinets and signalling equipment enclosures. Our Network Rail approved range of lineside equipment housings (LEHs) is available in mild steel, stainless steel and GRP, with bespoke internal configurations manufactured in-house at our workshop.
RSP designs, manufactures and factory-tests railway signalling location cases for signalling, telecommunications and Electrification & Plant (E&P) projects throughout the UK.
Available in mild steel, galvanised steel, stainless steel and GRP, our Network Rail-approved location cases provide secure environmental protection for railway equipment while reducing installation time through off-site manufacture and factory testing.
Whether you require an empty location case, a fully populated signalling cabinet or a bespoke SSI Location Case, our experienced design and manufacturing teams can deliver a solution tailored to your project.
Our location cases are trusted across Network Rail, London Underground and railway infrastructure projects, supporting relay interlockings, Solid State Interlocking (SSI), telecoms systems and Digital Railway upgrades.
We are a registered supplier of the RISQS (Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme), and for quality management processes operate to ISO 9001 standards.
Bespoke Location Case Design
Our experienced team of IRSE licenced designers offer a bespoke solution for trackside LOCs designs. We work with your requirements, from concept to the principal designs to AFC manufacturing wiring diagrams.
RSP can undertake the product design for a wide range of rail LOC / trackside equipment cabinet projects, utilising our wealth of knowledge gained through many years of industry experience.
In Stock Location Cases LOC’s (Empty)
RSP stocks empty location cases, ready for rapid delivery. They can be used for signalling or power assets.
We can reduce your project lead times and costs for Location Cases!
Or we can fit internal layouts to suit any design requirements. RSP’s signalling location case range includes mild steel, stainless steel, and painted steel cases.
| Case Description | Railway Cat No. | PADS No. |
|---|---|---|
| Full Width – Zinc Plated Mild Steel | 0086/009950 | PA05/00424 |
| Full Width – Galvanised Mild Steel | 0086/009950 | PA05/00648 |
| Full Width – Stainless Steel | 0086/009911 | PA05/00424 |
| Full Width – Stainless Steel | 0086/009982 | PA05/00648 |
| Half Width – Zinc Plated Mild Steel | 0086/009960 | PA05/00424 |
| Half Width – Mild Steel Goosewing Grey Powder Coated | 0086/009960 | PA05/00649 |
| Half Width – Stainless Steel | 0086/009921 | PA05/00424 |
| Half Width – Stainless Steel | 0086/009981 | PA05/00648 |
SSI Location Cases (Solid State Interlocking LOCs)
RSP designs and manufactures bespoke SSI Location Cases that provide a secure, reliable and fully tested housing for the trackside interface equipment required by SSI signalling schemes.
Whether you’re delivering a signalling renewal, station remodelling project, level crossing upgrade or infrastructure enhancement, our SSI Location Cases are designed to simplify installation, reduce on-site commissioning time and provide long-term reliability in demanding railway environments.
Every location case is manufactured in-house and can be supplied empty, partially fitted or fully populated with customer-specified equipment, depending on the requirements of your project.
What Equipment Can Be Installed in an SSI Location Case?
RSP can configure each SSI Location Case to suit individual project requirements, with internal layouts designed to accommodate a wide range of signalling equipment.
Typical equipment includes:
- SSI Plug Couplers
- Address wire wrapping and looping
- Fully wired cable looms
- Signalling interface modules
- Terminal blocks
- Relay interface equipment
- Power distribution units
- Surge protection devices
- Earth bars
- Cable management systems
- Fibre optic termination equipment
- Network switches
- Internal lighting and service sockets (where required)
Every enclosure is designed to maximise accessibility while maintaining safe cable segregation and simplifying future maintenance or modifications.
SSI Plug Couplers
RSP also specialises in the manufacture of SSI Plug Couplers, which form a critical part of many Solid State Interlocking schemes.
Our plug couplers can be supplied as:
- Plug only
- Plug with address wire wrapping
- Plug with address wire looping
- Fully wired plug assemblies
- Complete wiring loom assemblies
Every plug coupler is manufactured and tested in-house to customer specifications, ensuring consistency and reducing installation effort on site.
For signalling modifications and renewals, we can also manufacture replacement plug couplers compatible with existing installations, helping extend the operational life of legacy SSI infrastructure.
Why Choose RSP for SSI Location Cases?
With decades of experience supplying railway signalling infrastructure, RSP understands the importance of quality, reliability and delivering equipment that is ready for installation.
Choosing RSP means benefiting from:
- Bespoke designs tailored to your signalling scheme
- UK-based design and manufacturing
- Fully assembled and factory-tested solutions
- High-quality workmanship from experienced engineers
- Reduced on-site installation and commissioning time
- Flexible internal layouts to suit project requirements
- Integration of SSI Plug Couplers and associated wiring
- Comprehensive quality assurance throughout manufacture
- Responsive technical support from design through to delivery
Whether you require a single replacement SSI Location Case or multiple fully equipped cabinets for a major signalling project, RSP can provide a solution designed to meet the technical, operational and programme requirements of your railway infrastructure project.
Supporting Signalling Renewals and Upgrades
Although many new signalling projects are moving towards more advanced digital signalling technologies, SSI remains widely installed across the UK rail network. As a result, maintenance, renewals and modification works continue to require high-quality, reliable location cases and interface equipment.
RSP supports signalling contractors and infrastructure owners with bespoke solutions for:
- SSI renewals
- Signalling alterations
- Infrastructure enhancements
- Capacity improvement projects
- Level crossing upgrades
- Station remodelling
- Track renewals
- Asset replacement programmes
- Signalling maintenance works
Our flexible manufacturing capabilities allow us to produce single bespoke units or larger production runs for major rail infrastructure projects.
Why Choose RSP Location Cases?
- Bespoke internal layouts by our experienced licenced team
- Improved lead times and cost-saving solutions
- SSI and Relay compatible
- Configured to suit relay and computer-based interlocking equipment
- Full Digital Railway-ready solution
- All cases can be supplied full 3A tested in the factory
- Lifting brackets for lifting plus ease of installation
- 3 point locking mechanism with L handle
- Adjustable Unistrut racking
- Double-door on both sides of cabinet for easy access to equipment
- Passive ventilation system
- Large cable entry access
- Specialised door stay brackets/hooks
- Fully earthed Hinged, lift off doors
- Available in half of full width
- Available in galvanised steel, powder-coated or stainless steel finish
- Network Rail Approved products
- IRSE licensed design team
- UK manufacturing in Cornwall
Location Case Manufacture & Testing
RSP rail LOC’s are fitted out in-house at our manufacturing facilities in Saltash Cornwall, by our experienced IRSE licenced in-house team. Our team conducts 3c testing which identifies any latent interface issues, these issues are resolved in the factory early in the project life cycle, reducing the risk of delays to the project. The benefits of this testing have been appreciated by our clients and have significantly reduced costs.
Our standardised location case layout “first-fit” philosophy leads to a shortened delivery programme and cost savings. Our location cases feature market-proven Network Rail standard components and can feature our own market-leading Functional Supply Point (FSP) power enclosures.
Product Support
Every rail location case come with a life expectancy of 40 years minimum. Each case comes with the reassurance that an experienced technical team is on hand to support if required.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Railway Signalling Location Case?
Railway signalling location cases are known throughout the rail industry by several names, including location cabinets, trackside cabinets, equipment cabinets, lineside equipment housings (LEHs) and signalling equipment enclosures. Regardless of terminology, they all perform the same essential function: providing secure environmental protection for railway signalling, telecommunications and power equipment installed trackside.
What are rail location cases made from?
RSP’s signalling location case range includes mild steel, stainless steel, painted steel and GRP composite equipment cases.
What sizes do location cases LOC’s come in?
Signalling equipment can be housed within traditional full-width rail location cabinets, half-width LOC cases, as well as tunnel cases for use in subsurface routes, tunnels and London Underground locations.
The railway LOC can be supplied alone, or fitted out with bespoke internal equipment racking tailored to suit every individual application. All location cases are fitted with BRS-SM 440 bar work to offer SSI, Relay, HVI, and Power installations.
- Full width location case Dimensions; W=1022mm x H=1861mm x D=558mm. Max Weight = 400kg
- Half-Width location case Dimensions; W=588mm x H = 1861mm x D=558mm. Max Weight = 200kg
How are location cases delivered to site?
We can arrange delivery of any size rail location case to anywhere in the country. We can even arrange cranes to lift rail LOCs over tracks or hedges and placed in situ.
What is the lead time to build a Railway LOC?
RSP can offer empty location cases from stock or we can build and deliver a fully equipped railway LOC on a reduced lead time, depending on design and material availability.
RSP stock empty Location Cases LOCs, for signalling or power assets. Reducing your project lead times and costs for Location Cases! Or we can fit internal layouts to suit any design requirements.
RSP’s signalling location case range includes mild steel, stainless steel, painted steel
Railway Signalling Location Cases Are Known by Several Names
Within the rail industry, these enclosures are referred to by a variety of names depending on the signalling discipline, railway region, project specification or individual organisation. Although the terminology may differ, they generally perform the same fundamental role of protecting lineside equipment.
Common terms include:
- Location Cases
- Location Cabinets
- LOCs
- Trackside Cabinets
- Trackside Equipment Cabinets
- Equipment Enclosures
- Railway Equipment Enclosures
- Railway Cabinets
- Railway Signalling Cabinets
- LEHs (Lineside Equipment Housings)
Speak to Our Location Case Specialists
Planning a new signalling scheme, replacing existing LOCs or upgrading an SSI installation? Contact our team today to discuss your requirements or request a competitive quotation.
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