February 22, 2023 Honeywell to Deliver Integrated Control System

Project supports New Zealand’s largest transportation infrastructure effort in the country’s history, City Rail Link.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND – Honeywell (Nasdaq: HON), a global leader in connected buildings, is working with Link Alliance to install integrated control system and communications system for Auckland’s City Rail Link Project. The project will help improve rail operations and create more unified communications for better passenger and station safety by migrating multiple sub-systems into a unified platform. Link Alliance is a group of seven companies, including City Rail Link Limited , that is delivering the main stations, tunnels, and systems of the City Rail Link (CRL).

Honeywell will design, supply, test and commission both an Integrated Control System (ICS) and Communication system across four   stations and tunnels. Honeywell will install its Enterprise Buildings Integrator (EBI) and Building Management System (BMS) solution across the stations to integrate more than 20,000 sensor points in a highly available configuration to provide the operations team with a unified view across all the sub-systems installed in the tunnel and stations.

“We are pleased to expand our work with the City Rail Link team to support this monumental infrastructure project, which will help to transform transportation in New Zealand,” said Michelle Bunting, New Zealand general manager, Honeywell Building Technologies. “Our team is focused on creating a more seamless control experience for the CRL operations team while also creating a safer passenger experience with more comprehensive communications protocols.”

Additionally, Honeywell will provide ICT systems and solutions, create a network and Wi-Fi infrastructure for all Extra Low Voltage (ELV) systems, provide cybersecurity auditing and monitoring, install a Honeywell Variodyn D1 PAVA system for public address announcements throughout the stations, deploy in-station technology solutions including Passenger Information Display (PIDs), Help Points, CCTV cameras and video management systems, and install radio and cellular communications networks (DAS) throughout the stations and tunnels for emergency services, the public and rail operators.

“Honeywell offered a turnkey solution that allows us to work with a single supplier to address both of our integrated control and communications system needs,” said Francois Dudouit, project director, Link Alliance. “They demonstrated a strong local capability for project delivery as well as ongoing service and support, which is critical in a time when there is uncertainty and travel and offshore delivery. We’re able to work with a local Honeywell team with strong knowledge of our project requirements.”

The City Rail Link is New Zealand’s largest transport infrastructure project ever. It features a 3.45-kilometer twin tunnel underground rail link up to 42 metres below the Auckland city centre. It will transform the downtown Britomart Transport Centre into a two-way through-station that better connects the Auckland rail network and will allow the rail network to at least double its rail capacity.

Honeywell previously supported upgrades and expansion work at the Britomart Station and has experience with complex subsystem integration projects.

Honeywell has worked in New Zealand for more than 45 years, supporting key commercial buildings and justice and corrections projects. The company is experienced in critical infrastructure projects such as airports, transport and smart cities.

About Honeywell Building Technologies
Honeywell Building Technologies (HBT) is transforming the way every building operates to help improve the quality of life. We are a leading building controls company with operations in more than 75 countries supported by a global channel partner network. Commercial building owners and operators use our hardware, software and analytics to help create safe, more sustainable and productive facilities. Our solutions and services are used in more than 10 million buildings worldwide.

Honeywell (www.honeywell.com) delivers industry specific solutions that include aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings and industry; and performance materials globally. Our technologies help aircraft, buildings, manufacturing plants, supply chains, and workers become more connected to make our world smarter, safer, and more sustainable. For more news and information on Honeywell, please visit www.honeywell.com/newsroom.

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