A bespoke key management system at London Underground, part of TfL (Transport for London) has been fitted for the safekeeping of service vehicle and tool keys. Traka UK installed intelligent key cabinets that automate the key issuing process and manages the receipt of keys back into the system; whilw ensuring only those authorised can gain access, and only then to designated keys.
The specialist software also offers audit control for all key transactions without the need for a member of staff 24/7 manually issuing and recording them.
Phil McCusker, Signals Maintenance Manager – North Signals for London Underground says: “The Underground is over 150 years old and has 1.265 billion passengers a year, who are reliant on the efficient running of the service to travel across the capital. It is our duty to make sure we have the systems in place so that this can occur to the best of our ability.
“When it came to key management, we did our research and Traka proved to be the most intuitive. It saves the team valuable time and resource in our key access processes, and we can see live transactions via the software reporting function. The positivity of the Traka team in helping us to install the right solution to suit our individual requirements has also been a welcome bonus and the reason we are looking to expand our use of Traka solutions across London Underground Network.”
Traka says that its key management cabinets for transport are designed to decrease downtime and improve work efficiencies through automating key management. The ability to further add control to key access is also coupled with compliance to health and safety standards as the element of human error is minimised.
Ben Farrar, Traka Marketing Development Manager added: “We are naturally delighted to be associated with London Underground as such a famous institution, where inevitably key and equipment management is so critical to the smooth running of the underground network.
“We worked closely with the signal maintenance team, tailoring the system to London Underground’s requirements, allowing 24/7 access to response vehicles with no need for dedicated staff issuing keys. We provided instant access to manage who has which keys, when and for how long. Traka has ensured all vehicle keys at London Underground remain accounted for at all times.”
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