Ganymede Signalling offers a full range of signalling resources and project delivery support across the UK. Including Installation and Testing, New Works Tester, Projects Support/Advice and Signalling Surveying services.
WHY GANYMEDE SIGNALLING?
Ganymede offers competent and experienced signalling staff to support our clients needs. All resources are supplied under our comprehensive RISQS accreditation and Signalling competency management system which is fully verified and assured by our Professional Head of Signalling.
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Installation and Maintenance Testing
All resources are subject to full S&T induction and competency management process and come with fully verified ATW’s. Disciplines include:
SMTH Testers
Lead (G110) SMTH Testers & Authors
SMTH Technicians
Point Fitters
Assistant Installers
Installers
Team Leaders
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New Works Testing
All resources are subject to full S&T induction and competency management process and come with fully verified ATW issued by Professional Head of Signalling. Disciplines include:
Tester in Charge (Mod1)
Principle Tester (Mod2)
Functional Tester (Mod3bl/4)
Verification Tester (Mod3c,3d)
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Project Support
Ganymede's experienced Signalling Engineers to provide Cable Management support, Disconnection & Reconnection of Track Circuits, S&T attendance at client meetings as required plus S&T CRE level Project advice.
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Surveys
Ganymede has the capability to provide pre works Site Surveys to identify all S&T equipment within a work site. These are conducted by experienced Signalling Engineers with a full written report submitted on completion.
our Case Studies
200 Years of Rail: How Signalling Has Evolved and What Comes Next
200 Years of Rail: How Signalling Has Evolved and What Comes NextIn 2025, the UK celebrates Railway 200, marking two centuries since the birth of the modern railway. This milestone is more than just a look back. It is a chance to reflect on the innovations that have shaped rail infrastructure and to look ahead at what is still to come. Few aspects of the rail system have evolved more dramatically than signalling, a critical function that underpins both the safety and efficiency of the network.From the earliest manually operated levers and block systems to today’s digital interlockings and real time diagnostics, signalling has always sat at the intersection of technology, safety, and engineering excellence. But how has the discipline changed in recent decades, and what does the future hold?To explore these questions, we spoke with Dave Carter, Head of Rail Technical at Ganymede, a specialist in recruiting and managing signalling and safety critical rail professionals across the UK. His insights offer a window into both the heritage and the future of rail technical delivery in Britain.A Historic Backbone: Signalling in the Story of Railway 200Signalling has been central to the railway since the beginning. As the first railways expanded, early systems relied on time intervals and visual signals to prevent collisions. The 19th and 20th centuries brought mechanical signal boxes, colour light signals, and centralised traffic control. Each leap forward was driven by the same goals we have today, increasing capacity, enhancing safety, and improving reliability.Railway 200 is a moment to recognise how these early innovations laid the foundation for what is now one of the most technically advanced safety systems in UK transport.“The most significant developments we are seeing today involve digital transformation, assurance, and competence,” says Dave Carter. “It is not just about moving trains, it is about making sure they are moved safely, compliantly, and consistently every time.”Digital Transformation and the Challenge of CompetenceAs the UK rail network evolves, technology is rapidly redefining how signalling work is delivered. From the rollout of the European Train Control System to automated testing tools and cloud based documentation, the digital era has introduced both opportunities and challenges for the rail technical workforce.“Keeping pace with technology is one of our biggest responsibilities,” says Dave. “At Ganymede, we have revamped our competency management systems to ensure our signalling, stressing, and handback engineers are always prepared for the complexity of modern infrastructure.”These systems include detailed competency profiles and full Authority to Work documentation, which ensure that Engineers are not only experienced but actively verified as competent for the specific tasks they perform. In an era where safety and assurance are more scrutinised than ever, this kind of proactive oversight is vital.The Role of Rail Technical in Safety and PerformanceWith infrastructure projects like the Transpennine Route Upgrade, Digital Railway initiatives, and ongoing Network Rail asset renewals, the technical workforce is under pressure to deliver faster, safer, and more cost efficient outcomes. At the centre of this is the relationship between frontline Engineers and the organisations that support them.“While Ganymede does not act as Principal Contractor, we work hand in hand with Tier 1 contractors to ensure high levels of compliance and delivery,” explains Dave. “By focusing on engagement and engineering standards, we help safeguard passenger safety and protect long term infrastructure reliability.”This emphasis on support, training, and process maturity reflects a wider trend across the rail industry. One that places value not just on labour, but on assurance, traceability, and continuous improvement.Building the Future WorkforceAs the industry looks beyond Railway 200, one of its most pressing challenges is the pipeline of skilled Engineers. With much of the current workforce approaching retirement, rail faces a growing need to recruit, train, and retain the next generation of technical professionals.“One of the biggest challenges to agencies with transient workforces is maintaining competence over time,” Dave says. “It takes surveillance, mentorship, and smart investment to make sure skills do not fade.”To support this need, Ganymede works closely with clients to provide apprentice level engineers with real project exposure. Alongside technical training, these early career professionals receive mentoring and non technical development that helps prepare them for long term careers in signalling and rail safety critical roles.Looking Ahead: A Smarter, Safer Rail IndustryRailway 200 is a celebration of the past, but also a call to action for the future. Signalling, once the hidden infrastructure of the railway, is now a driver of digital innovation, sustainability, and system resilience.As infrastructure becomes more complex and interconnected, the demands on signalling engineers and technical staff will only grow. Whether it is adapting to new tools, managing risks, or supporting major upgrades, the role of Rail Technical teams will remain central to the performance and safety of the network.“Our goal is not just to fill roles,” Dave concludes. “It is to work with our clients to build safe, effective solutions and a workforce ready for the next 200 years.”Read our previous blog Railway 200 blog: Strengthening Compliance to Drive Safety and Excellence in the UK Rail Sector
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Investing in our People: Track Monitoring Appreciation
Ganymede host Track Monitoring Appreciation Day to train and upskill EngineersAt Ganymede, we are passionate about investing in our people, ensuring they are empowered, developed and encouraged to learn new skills whenever there is the opportunity. After conversations with clients over recent months, we discovered there was a shortfall between Handback Engineer's undertaking monitoring duties using a cross level (Cant/Gauge) and those using 3D EDM monitoring equipment.As part of our core value 'People are our Passion', our P-Way Technical team worked collaboratively with Collis Engineering to host a Track Monitoring Appreciation Day to upskill Engineers. Working collaboratively in a controlled environmentUtilising the test track at Ganymede's head office, The Derby Conference Centre, the day involved setting up a Trimble Total Station as well as back sight targets. For both the Engineers and our clients in attendance, the day provided a deep understanding for how this equipment is used for track monitoring purposes, showing them what goes into the process from start to finish. Gareth Jackson, P-way Technical Recruitment Consultant said of the event: "It is a massive passion of mine to help develop the next generation of Engineers. With having this controlled environment, it allowed each person to have a go with the equipment and learn off each other. The day was a massive success, with everyone eager to learn and gain more knowledge of how the equipment worked."Continuing in the success of this event, we are in process of planning a dedicated P-Way Recruitment Day, to ensure our newer internal recruitment team members have the expert knowledge and understanding of what goes into working on track. Externally we are in talks with numerous clients, discussing various training requirements that will upskill and develop Engineers, whilst again taking advantage of the test track at Ganymede's head office.Click here for more information on our P-Way Technical expertise.
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News and Insights
Our team at Terex found the Ganymede Connect extremely helpful towards filling one of our recent vacant roles. The video software gave us the opportunity to be involved right from the beginning and have increased visibility and control of the shortlisting process. The video screening was not only super-fast and efficient but also made the whole experience a lot more personal and interactive. I would definitely recommend it for any business and candidates who want to make the most out of the process
A Peake
HR Manager
Ganymede Connect makes the recruitment process so much easier. Having candidate interviews available to view remotely means the selection process becomes vastly more efficient. No longer do the Interviewers have to be together in one place, reducing the need to coordinate diaries. Candidate interviews can also be tailored to answer the specific questions relating to the assignment, making the selection process much quicker. Simply put, Ganymede Connect is a game-changer for staff recruitment
D Paris
Head of Engineering Services
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