Amey officially launches Tessera, a cutting-edge digital signalling system designed to upgrade and future-proof rail infrastructure across the UK and globally. Tessera delivers seamless integration, enhanced safety, and operational efficiency, modernising networks without interrupting day-to-day operations.
Built with modular, future ready architecture, Tessera integrates seamlessly across legacy, modern, and next generation signalling platforms. It connects cleanly into existing systems to minimise disruption, while durable hardware and robust software deliver reliable performance with minimal maintenance. The programmable logic controller (PLC) can be tailored to meet exact operational requirements, and Amey’s end-to-end partnership approach ensures clients benefit from full lifecycle support, from planning and delivery through to aftercare.
Peter Anderson, Managing Director of Transport Infrastructure at Amey, said: “At Amey, we are committed to driving innovation and excellence in rail infrastructure. The launch of Tessera marks a significant milestone in our journey to deliver safer, smarter, and more sustainable rail networks. Tessera’s advanced digital signalling capabilities empower our clients to modernise with confidence, ensuring reliability and efficiency for years to come. We are proud to lead the way in shaping the future of rail transportation.”
Already proven through deployments at Magdalen Road Level Crossing and Transport for Wales’ Walnut Tree Depot, and with product acceptance from Network Rail, Tessera is poised to expand into new markets and support long term investment in signalling and communications upgrades. With a 25-year operational life and full backward compatibility, it delivers lasting value and significant whole life cost savings by reducing competency management, spare parts, fault rates, and train disruption compared to traditional signalling solutions.