According to Honeywell, the project will help improve rail operations and create more unified communications for passenger safety by migrating multiple sub-systems into a unified platform.

Honeywell will design, supply, test, and commission both an Integrated Control System (ICS) and Communication system across four CRL stations and tunnels.

It will install its Enterprise Buildings Integrator (EBI) and Building Management System (BMS) solution across the stations to integrate more than 20,000 sensor points in a configuration to provide the CRL operations team with a unified view across all the sub-systems installed in the tunnel and stations.

“Our team is focused on creating a more seamless control experience for the CRL operations team while also creating a safer passenger experience with more comprehensive communications protocols,” said Honeywell New Zealand general manager Michelle Bunting.

Additionally, Honeywell will provide ICT systems and solutions, create a network and Wi-Fi infrastructure for all Extra Low Voltage (ELV) systems, provide cybersecurity auditing and monitoring, install a Honeywell Variodyn D1 Pava system for public address announcements throughout the stations, deploy in-station technology solutions including Passenger Information Display (PIDs), Help Points, CCTV cameras and video management systems, and install radio and cellular communications networks (DAS) throughout the stations and tunnels for emergency services, the public and rail operators.

“Honeywell demonstrated a strong local capability for project delivery as well as ongoing service and support, which is critical in a time when there is uncertainty and travel and offshore delivery,” said Link Alliance project director Francois Dudouit.

The City Rail Link is New Zealand’s largest transport infrastructure project ever.

It features a 3.45-kilometre twin tunnel underground rail link up to 42 metres below the Auckland city centre. It will transform the downtown Britomart Transport Centre into a two-way through-station that better connects the Auckland rail network and will allow the rail network to at least double its rail capacity.

The Link Alliance is a group of seven companies, which include City Rail. It delivers main stations, tunnels, and systems of the City Rail Link.

Honeywell previously supported upgrades and expansion work at the Britomart Station and has experience with complex subsystem integration projects.