Rail presents the same challenges as other modes of public transport, with the added difficulty of protecting against fire in tunnels and during rail freight operations.
This leads to a complex picture overall, with fire risks in stations and rail yards, in tunnels, bridges and other civil engineering works, aboard trains themselves, and at all points across the rail network.
Merlin work closely with rail operators to identify all of these risks and devise fire protection strategies that provide a joined-up response, to leave no weak points in your daily operations.
Our wealth of experience in the rail sector means we can identify and mitigate risks that others might miss, and we have a proven track record when it comes to recommending, installing and maintaining the specific fire suppression technologies required.
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Types of Fire Suppression for Rail
We can supply and install a wide range of different fire suppression technologies for railways and trains, including:
Water Mist Systems
Direct water mist systems to damp down flames and fuel sources, while using less water than conventional sprinkler systems, for reduced cost and collateral damage.
Deluge Systems
An alternative to water, using a variety of compressed air foams to deluge an area if a fire is detected. Suitable for large station halls, indoor and outdoor platforms and lounges, and freight yards.
Dafo Vehicle Fire Protection
Innovative real-time monitoring of high-risk vehicle parts, with uniquely developed Forrex suppression agent dispensed immediately if fire is detected.
More about Dafo Vehicle Fire Protection
Merlin are the exclusive UK & Ireland distributors of Dafo Vehicle Fire Protection. From our base in County Kildare, we can supply this world-renowned system to customers in locations all over Ireland.
The system works by installing a heat-sensitive cable throughout the most at-risk areas of a vehicle, which can be a train, a truck, or anything else on tracks or wheels.
If a fire breaks out, the temperature in the area rises, triggering the cable. This in turn sounds the alarm, allowing instant delivery of the Forrex fire suppression agent to allow more time for safe evacuation of passengers and crew.
By containing the fire for longer, the system can add precious extra minutes when a train fire occurs in a remote location, helping to minimise losses and allow the emergency services to reach the incident.
New Risks on Rail
The rail industry faces stringent rules and regulations, especially surrounding the protection of passengers against threats such as fire.
At the same time, the risk profile of the industry is changing as vehicles evolve, particularly as more hybrid engines and other battery powered elements are incorporated into train engines and passenger carriages.
Our solutions are cost-effective and take into account rules, regulations and risk profiles all at once, so you get total peace of mind that your crew, passengers, freight and other areas of operation are safeguarded wherever they are on your network.
Contact Merlin Today
If you are a rail operator in need of a new fire protection strategy, please contact Merlin today.
Whether you need a complete overhaul or you have just added one or more new vehicles to your rolling stock and need fresh installations of the Dafo system, our engineers are here for you.
You can find all our details on our Contact page, and all enquiries are welcome, no matter how big or small.