Transport & Infrastructure Archives - Advanced

Bidbid-Sur Tunnel, Oman

Alex Robertson — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:16:23 +0000

Oman’s Bidbid Tunnel, a critical infrastructure project along the Bidbid-Sur road, has been equipped with a sophisticated Axis AX fire safety system from Advanced.

This installation, overseen by Middle East Wealth’s LLC, ensures the safety of motorists and tunnel operators by integrating cutting-edge fire detection and suppression mechanisms tailored to the tunnel’s unique environmental challenges. The Bidbid Tunnel is a remarkable feat of engineering, carved through two mountains and designed to accommodate heavy traffic while maintaining stringent safety standards.

Due to the tunnel’s exposure to fluctuating humidity levels, a hybrid fire detection system was required, partly addressable and partly non-addressable, with IP67-rated components ensuring resilience against moisture. The installation also covers service buildings and control rooms that monitor tunnel operations, including jet fans, which detect smoke and adjust airflow direction to optimise smoke extraction.

A key feature of the fire safety installation is the water deluge system, which integrates jet fans, designed using genuine aircraft jet technology, with sprinklers to manage fire hazards effectively. The sprinklers work to suppress flames and reduce smoke production, while the jet fans play a crucial role in directing and extracting smoke from the tunnels. Given the close proximity of tunnel entrances, the system has been meticulously designed to prevent smoke from being pushed into adjacent tunnels, ensuring clear evacuation routes and optimal visibility for emergency responders.

Advanced’s Axis AX system was selected for its networking capabilities and large-scale adaptability, making it the ideal choice for this governmental project. The installation includes three Axis AX panels and 25 heavily programmed stainless-steel PENN (Peripheral Expansion Network Node) integration boxes to meet the complex needs of this unique application.

Sanjay Sebastian, Project Manager at Middle East Wealth, commented: “The Bidbid Tunnel project required a fire safety solution that could withstand extreme conditions while offering seamless integration with tunnel management systems. Advanced’s Axis AX system provided the reliability and flexibility needed to meet these demands, ensuring comprehensive protection for motorists and infrastructure alike.”

Mark Taylor, Senior Technical Support Engineer at Advanced, added: “This installation showcases the power of Axis AX in managing large-scale, high-risk environments. The combination of linear heat detection, jet fan integration, and the water deluge system ensures that fire hazards are swiftly detected and mitigated, reinforcing the tunnel’s safety infrastructure.”

Raj Narayanan, General Manager at Middle East Wealth’s LLC, added: “This project is one and only public road tunnel project in Oman with such a complexity, the main control room which is located nearby the longest tunnel (KM33) which takes over the control of both tunnels, KM33 as well as KM24 which is around9 kilometres away from the main control room. And during the testing and demonstration of the system, the overall signalling which took place nearly within 3 seconds. Since the overall operation of the tunnel such as jet fan operations, CCTV system, Traffic signage etc will be taken over by fire alarm system, Advanced most powerful network communication and fastest signal exchange helped to achieve in complete integrated and synchronised way.”

With its intelligent fire detection, suppression, and management capabilities, the Bidbid Tunnel is now equipped to handle emergency scenarios with precision and efficiency. This installation underscores Advanced’s commitment to delivering robust and scalable fire protection solutions for critical infrastructure projects worldwide.

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Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge

Alex Robertson — Sat, 09 Mar 2024 15:30:25 +0000

The $18.8 billion Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge, the longest open-sea fixed link on earth, is now protected by fire panels from from global industry leader, Advanced.

A network of 31 Advanced ExGo gas extinguishant control panels were installed as part of the active fire protection protocol for one of South East Asia’s most ambitious infrastructure projects. The Advanced network protects the artificial island gateway in Hong Kong that serves as an entry and exit point for the new 34-mile bridge-tunnel hybrid system, used by over a 15 million people a year

The ExGo panels were selected to protect critical server rooms in 10 different structures on the purpose-built island, including police and fire stations ,as well as customs and administrative buildings. Each extinguishing system was designed, installed, configured and commissioned by Peak Trade International Limited, with every ExGo panel connected to at least one remote status indicator unit.

ExGo has been developed specifically for sensitive and strategic assets such as server rooms and data centres, control rooms, as well as historic and cultural attractions. It is suitable for almost all single-flooding area applications and includes a range of control options and devices. It is approved to EN54 parts 2, 4 and 13 as well as EN12094-1 and is among the first systems to combine these with EN12094 in a single solution. (EN12094-3 relates to the integrated manual release on the front of the panel). ExGo can be integrated into Advanced’s Axis EN fire system or any third-party alarm system.

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London Bridge Station

Alex Robertson — Sun, 14 Mar 2021 17:31:27 +0000

Millions of commuters passing through London Bridge Station each year are protected by MxPro 5 fire panels from Advanced.

London Bridge Station, the fourth busiest station in the UK, underwent a £1billion redevelopment in the late 2010s that saw passenger capacity almost double. The five-year redevelopment, the biggest rail infrastructure transformation in London for over a century, was directed by Network Rail and involved the construction of a 15-platform street-level concourse, longer than the Shard is tall.

MxPro 5 is Advanced’s highest performance analogue addressable panel, approved to EN54 parts 2, 4 and 13 offering four detector protocols and a completely open installer network that enjoys free training and support. MxPro panels can be used in single loop, single panel format or easily configured into multi-loop, high speed, 200 panel networks covering huge areas and thousands of field devices.

Advanced is a member of the Rail Industry Fire Association (RIFA) and MxPro panels have been installed in a number of other rail-related buildings, including the Tottenham Court Road Crossrail station, almost 100 London Underground stations, the Hitachi Rail Europe factory in Newton Aycliffe and the Tyne & Wear Metro.

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London Underground

Alex Robertson — Sun, 28 Feb 2021 17:48:51 +0000

Advanced has supplied more than 100 MxPro fire panels to the London Underground network, covering more than 60 stations and protecting millions of travellers every year.

London Underground transports five million commuters to 270 stations across the capital each day, serving over one billion passengers a year. The most complex installations are on the Jubilee line, where Stratford has nine networked MxPro panels and Waterloo Tube station has five, while the deepest installation is at Hampstead, over 30 metres below ground level.

The complexity of the systems differs from station to station, but all are fully integrated with sprinkler systems and have a device to monitor the escalators, a location of particular importance in terms of fire safety. Many also have a repeater panel, which allows the fire system to be controlled and monitored from multiple locations within the station.

Approved to EN54 parts 2, 4 and 13, MxPro 5 panels can be used in single loop, single panel format or easily configured into high speed, 200 panel networks covering huge areas and tens of thousands of field devices. Advanced’s legendary ease of installation and configuration and wide peripheral range mean that MxPro is customisable to almost any application and it can be found in challenging and prestigious sites around the world. Advanced’s MxPro fire systems support two new technologies, the TouchControl touchscreen repeater and AlarmCalm complete false alarm management system.

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National College for High Speed Rail, Doncaster

Alex Robertson — Sun, 21 Feb 2021 19:43:25 +0000

The UK’s new National College for High Speed Rail is protected by industry-leading MxPro fire panels from Advanced, a longstanding member of the Rail Industry Fire Association (RIFA).

Located in Doncaster, a town historically known for its prominent role in rail engineering and maintenance, the college occupies 76,000 sq ft of teaching and workshop space, with specialist training installations, including 150 metres of external track and catenary. It will train thousands of engineers to meet HS2’s future needs, as well as those of the wider rail sector. With 2,000 apprenticeship opportunities set to be created by HS2, and 25,000 people employed during construction, there has been, and continues to be high demand for appropriately skilled workers.

MxPro is the fire industry’s leading multiprotocol fire system solution. It offers customers a choice of two panel ranges, four detector protocols and a completely open installer network, backed up by free training and support. MxPro panels can be used in single loop, single panel format or easily configured into high speed, multi-loop panels in 200 node networks covering huge areas. MxPro’s legendary ease of installation and configuration and wide peripheral range make it customisable to almost any application.

Advanced are members of the Rail Industry Fire Association (RIFA) and have panels installed in a number of other rail-related buildings, including the Tottenham Court Road Crossrail station, almost 100 London Underground stations, the Hitachi Rail Europe factory in Newton Aycliffe and the Tyne & Wear Metro.

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Tyne and Wear Metro

Alex Robertson — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 19:05:50 +0000

The Tyne and Wear Metro system, widely considered the first modern light railway system in the UK, is being protected by MxPro 5 intelligent fire panels from Advanced.

Nexus, the public body which owns and manages the Metro, upgraded fire panels at 50 locations on the system, including 21 stations and other key pieces of infrastructure, including relay rooms, vent shafts and other operational buildings.

Many of the busiest subsurface Metro stations in the centre of Newcastle and Gateshead were part of the project, including Monument Metro Station which is used by 10 million passengers every year. The project was part of the £389m ‘Metro All Change’ modernisation programme, which involves the refurbishment of Metro stations, trains, and other key infrastructure in an 11 year programme.

MxPro 5 fire panels have been installed on the system, which has the fastest passenger growth of any light rail network outside of London.

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Tottenham Court Road Station, London

Alex Robertson — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 09:34:58 +0000

Tottenham Court Road Station on London Underground’s Northern Line is protected by Advanced MxPro 4 fire panels.

The station, which originally opened in 1900 as part of the Central London Railway, has undergone a major £500 million reconstruction to integrate it with the new Crossrail network,

The new combined station, which also serves the Central Line and Charing Cross branch of the Northern Line, is expected to cater for up to 200,000 passengers every day, once the new line opens.

MxPro offers customers a choice of two panel ranges, four detector protocols and a completely open installer network, backed up by free training and support. MxPro panels can be used in single loop, single panel format or easily configured into high speed, multi-loop panels in 200 node networks covering huge areas. Advanced’s legendary ease of installation and configuration and wide peripheral range make it customisable to almost any application.

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London City Airport

Alex Robertson — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 17:41:02 +0000

London City Airport’s fire simulation training room mirrors its real fire system, which features MxPro fire panels from Advanced.

Opened in 1987, the airport, situated at the former Royal Docks in Newham, is the only airport to be located within the M25. Servicing over 3.6 million passengers annually, the airport has ten operating airlines that travel to over 45 destinations. The complex is already protected by Advanced MxPro panels and the new training room will allow staff to learn their use and explore various scenarios in a controlled and isolated environment.

The training room incorporates a two loop MxPro 4 panel and graphic package that will allow the staff to receive necessary training in the use of the airport systems. MxPro panels were originally selected due to their reputation for outstanding quality, reliability and ease of use.

MxPro is the fire industry’s leading multiprotocol fire solution, offering customers a choice of two panel ranges, four detector protocols and a completely open installer network that enjoys free training and support. MxPro panels can be used in single loop, single panel format or easily configured into multi-loop, high speed, 200 panel networks covering huge areas and thousands of field devices. MxPro 4 is fully compliant with EN54 Parts 2 and 4, and backed up with Advanced’s renowned customer care and technical support. MxPro 5 is Advanced’s highest performance analogue panel. It is EN54 2, 4 & 13 approved and is backward compatible with MxPro 4, offering long-term security for MxPro customers.

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Abu Dhabi International Airport

Alex Robertson — Sun, 17 Jan 2021 16:54:56 +0000

Abu Dhabi International, the second largest airport in the UAE, and one of the fastest growing in the world, has protected the new extension to its aviation fuel depot with Axis AX fire panels from Advanced.

With three passenger terminals serving 53 airlines and 12 millions annual passengers taking flights to to 85 destinations in 49 countries, the airport required cutting edge fire protection.

The fire system covers control rooms, office buildings, substations and operational areas. It comprises five Axis AX 4-loop panels, BACnet BMS integration and over 300 individual components and devices. The Axis AX panels supplied by Advanced are networked together in a fault-tolerant ‘ring network’ and then interfaced to a Programmable Logic Circuit (PLC) using redundant communication. Optical smoke detectors are specified in the main buildings, while flame and gas detectors are being used in operational areas, interfacing directly with the PLC.

Advanced’s Axis AX system has been designed to offer enhanced power and performance in a user-friendly format, offering a vast range of configuration, control and interface options all with simple set-up and operation and Advanced’s legendary service and quality. The Axis AX systems includes easily networked panels, audio panels and command centres, redundant controllers and a huge range of peripherals, devices and interfaces that make it ideal for almost any installation.

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Port Sudan Pipeline, Sudan

Alex Robertson — Sun, 10 Jan 2021 17:36:17 +0000

Axis EN intelligent fire systems from Advanced were selected to protect critical infrastructure along a 1,600km Sudanese oil pipeline.

Control buildings and pumping stations along the pipeline, which plays an important part in the country’s infrastructure, are protected by Axis EN and ExGo extinguishant control panels.

The Sudanese Petroleum Pipeline Company commissioned a fire protection and suppression control right along the double pipeline, which runs 800km from Khartoum, the country’s capital, to Port Sudan. Advanced products were selected for their reputation for quality, ease-of-use and reliability.

Axis EN is Advanced’s EN54 2, 4 and 13 approved fire system and offers leading performance and flexibility. It is available in 1-8 loop formats as standard, and supports up to 240 devices per loop. ExGo is Advanced’s extinguishant and suppression control system, which has been developed specifically for sensitive and strategic assets such as server rooms, historic and cultural attractions and control rooms.

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