Points Heating Control Cubicles (PHCC)
RSP’s Points Heating Control Cubicles (PHCC) are designed and manufactured in accordance with Network Rail specifications NR/L2/SIG/ELP/27417. Our flexible approach allows us to design and build bespoke PHCC solutions tailored to fit our customers’ specifications.
RSP designs and manufactures bespoke Points Heating Control Cubicles (PHCCs) for railway infrastructure projects across the UK. Acting as the control and distribution centre for points heating systems, our cubicles provide the power, protection and control needed to keep switches operational during cold weather, helping to maintain safe and reliable railway operations.
Every installation has its own operational, electrical and environmental requirements. That’s why every Points Heating Control Cubicle is designed around your project rather than supplied as a standard off-the-shelf product. Whether you’re delivering a new installation, upgrading ageing infrastructure or replacing an existing cubicle, our experienced design engineers work with you to develop a solution that integrates seamlessly with your railway power network.
Manufactured in our UK facility using high-quality components, each PHCC is assembled, inspected and factory tested before dispatch. Built in accordance with BS EN 61439, our cubicles provide a dependable, maintainable solution for controlling railway points heating systems in some of the industry’s most demanding environments.
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What is a Points Heating Control Cubicle?
A Points Heating Control Cubicle (PHCC) is the electrical control and power distribution centre for a railway points heating system. It supplies, protects and controls the electrical circuits that power heating elements installed on railway switches (points), helping to prevent the build-up of snow and ice that can restrict point movement during cold weather.
Reliable operation of points is essential to keeping trains moving safely. Ice and snow can prevent switch rails from moving correctly, leading to delays, operational disruption and increased maintenance requirements. A PHCC ensures heating is delivered where and when it’s needed, protecting critical infrastructure during winter conditions.
Each cubicle is designed to integrate with the wider railway power network and can incorporate a range of control philosophies depending on the project requirements. These may include automatic temperature control, weather monitoring interfaces, manual override facilities, fault indication and remote monitoring.
Why Choose an RSP Points Heating Control Cubicle?
At RSP, we don’t manufacture standard products and adapt them to fit. Every Points Heating Control Cubicle is engineered specifically for the project, ensuring the finished assembly integrates seamlessly with the wider railway power system.
From the initial design stage through to manufacturing, inspection and factory testing, our experienced team works closely with customers to deliver dependable, high-quality solutions that are built for long-term performance.
By designing and manufacturing entirely in-house, we’re able to maintain complete control over quality, provide greater design flexibility and support projects with bespoke solutions where standard products simply aren’t suitable.
Whether you’re replacing an ageing cubicle, expanding an existing installation or delivering a completely new railway scheme, our team can develop a PHCC tailored to your exact requirements.
Key Features & Benefits
A Points Heating Control Cubicle needs to do more than distribute electrical power. It must provide safe operation, reliable performance and straightforward maintenance throughout its service life. That’s why every RSP PHCC is designed with long-term reliability and practical operation in mind.
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Bespoke electrical design | Designed specifically around your project rather than adapted from a standard product. |
| Manufactured in accordance with BS EN 61439 | Provides confidence that the assembly has been designed and manufactured to recognised industry standards. |
| Single-phase or three-phase configurations | Suitable for a wide range of railway infrastructure projects and power requirements. |
| High-quality enclosure options | Available in mild steel, stainless steel or GRP to suit the installation environment. |
| Automatic control capability | Supports efficient operation by supplying heating only when required, depending on the project control philosophy. |
| Factory assembled and tested | Reduces installation risk and provides confidence before delivery to site. |
| Project-specific protection and control equipment | Designed to meet the operational requirements of each installation. |
| Comprehensive documentation | Supplied with wiring diagrams, inspection and test records, and Operation & Maintenance manuals to support installation and future maintenance. |
Designed, Manufactured & Factory Tested in the UK
Every Points Heating Control Cubicle is manufactured at RSP’s UK production facility by experienced electrical engineers who understand the demands placed on railway infrastructure equipment.
Keeping design and manufacturing under one roof allows us to maintain close control over quality throughout the production process while ensuring every assembly is built to the agreed project specification.
Each cubicle is fully assembled before leaving our facility, allowing thorough inspection and testing prior to delivery.
Speak to an Expert
Whether you’re replacing an existing Points Heating Control Cubicle or specifying a new installation, our experienced team can help.
Contact RSP to discuss your project, request technical advice or obtain a quotation.
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