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Resettable fire alarm call points are being rolled out across all London underground stations, following a successful pilot to help reduce the time which stations are closed down.
Metronet Rail, the London underground-owned business which is responsible for maintenance of two-thirds of the tube network, piloted the STI (Safety Technology International) call points at Great Portland Street and Euston Square earlier this year. The success of the EN 54-11-approved ReSet and IP67 Waterproof ReSet call points in these pilots mean they are to be installed at the remaining 82 stations.
The main aim of introducing the technology across the network is to reduce station closure time that results from accidental or malicious activity. Previous systems have failed to reset on time causing delays and, with the incumbent devices no longer available, the decision was made to upgrade.
STI claims that ReSet is virtually maintenance free, as there is no glass that can be broken or incorrectly fitted. Metronet is also teaming ReSet with STI’s polycarbonate cover, which protects against dust or accidental activation.