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Public Address & Voice Alarm Systems (PA/VA)

Experts in working in high risk rail environments including stations, platforms, tunnels and other complex areas across the rail industry.

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As end-to-end specialists in railway approved Public Address & Voice Alarm (PA/VA) systems integration, we deliver fully compliant, safety critical communication services that meet strict industry standards, including BS 5839 8, EN 54, and Section 12—removing compliance risk for rail operators and contractors.

With extensive multi-disciplinary expertise in fire system integration and testing, we ensure seamless interoperability between PA/VA systems and fire detection networks. This capability enables fast, automated, and intelligible evacuation messaging when every second counts.

Our end-to-end approach ensures consistency, full compliance, reduced risk, and a seamless delivery.

Acoustic Performance Testing:

  • Sound Pressure Level (SPL) measurements

  • Speech Transmission Index (STI) testing

Ensuring clarity, intelligibility, and full compliance with railway and safety standards.

Railway Infrastructure PA & PA/VA Upgrades

Experts in delivering upgrades across operational railway environments, including high security and Section 12 areas.

System Integration & Migration

Seamless migration from legacy PA/VA systems to new, compliant platforms with minimal operational disruption.

Fire System Integration & Emergency Communication

As a trusted expert in fire safety science and engineering we bring deep expertise in fire system integration and testing, ensuring flawless interoperability between PA/VA systems and fire detection networks.

Contact Us
  • L.B. Foster Technology Services
  • London, England
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  • L.B. Foster Technology Services, 214 The Record Hall, 2nd Floor, 16-16A Baldwins Gardens, Farringdon, London, England, EC1N 7RJ, United Kingdom
Office Hours:
Monday-Friday: 09:00-17:00 UK time

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