Trials of the PAUSE system began in June 2023, specifically within Network Rail’s Transpennine Route Upgrade, West of Leeds Alliance programme. The benefits were immediately evident. For instance, during the initial trials, the PAUSE system helped resolve a scenario where planned excavation works were at risk of cutting through unidentified underground cables.
Through real-time communication and data sharing on SymTerra’s platform, the teams were able to quickly identify and reroute around the cables, avoiding significant delays and additional costs. As construction activities are set to ramp up later in 2023, the use of the PAUSE system is expected to grow significantly, not only within the Network Rail’s Transpennine Route Upgrade but also in other projects managed by D2 and SymTerra, as the benefits of streamlined utility management and real-time communication become more apparent.
Notably, SymTerra’s real-time communication capabilities have bridged gaps between site workers, the utilities management team, and Statutory Undertakers (SUs), enabling swift identification and resolution of uncharted services. The success of this collaboration has not gone unnoticed, leading to the deployment of SymTerra on two additional projects to enable the PAUSE process to be implemented.