Zenitel Secures Network Rail i-Store Approval for IP Loudspeakers, Intercom Range and VAIA

Zenitel Secures Network Rail i-Store Approval for IP Loudspeakers, Intercom Range and VAIA

This is a major milestone for the company, who have been providing communications solutions across Network Rail for many years. The approval represents a key step forward in strengthening their position within the UK rail sector.

The i-Store is Network Rail's centralised catalogue for approved and trusted equipment, used by project teams and contractors across the network. Every product listed has undergone a series of stringent checks and compliance checks to meet Network Rail's high standards for safety, reliability and performance. Zenitel's inclusion means that their equipment is now pre-approved for procurement, streamlining the specification and deployment process of their solutions across all Network Rail infrastructure projects.

With Zenitel's solutions now officially on the i-Store, it creates more integration opportunities. "We are looking forward to engaging with more contractors, consultants and Network Rail stakeholders and discovering how our unified communication systems can enhance safety, efficiency and passenger experiences across the network," explains Alastair Thorne, UK Account Manager at Zenitel.

The approval reflects Network Rail's confidence in the technical performance of Zenitel products, as well as their ability to support UK rail infrastructure now and in the future as the network grows and develops. Being fully aligned with Network Rail's procurement processes also ensures the technology is easier to specify and faster to deploy.

"This official endorsement not only validates the robust engineering and reliability of our products-it also creates new opportunities for wider adoption, helping Network Rail standardise on trusted, future-ready technologies," adds Thorne.

Zenitel's IP-based loudspeakers combine exceptional audio clarity with advanced Public Address (PA) broadcasting capabilities, allowing teams to communicate clearly and respond in real time, even in the noisiest rail environments. Their IP intercom systems, whether audio, display or video, deliver consistent intelligibility and seamless integration. Powering modern Public Address & Voice Alarm (PAVA) systems is Zenitel's next generation VAIA amplifier. Comprehensive control is offered from its compact, 1U package, delivering the redundancy, quality and efficiency essential for rail infrastructure. Effortless scalability and flexibility make it the intelligent choice for stations of all sizes.

"We've had a long-standing and successful relationship with Network Rail and securing i-Store approval for our IP loudspeakers, intercom range, and VAIA amplifier is a significant milestone," says Thorne "It reinforces our ongoing commitment to supporting the UK rail industry with reliable, future-ready communication solutions built for safety, clarity, and performance."

For more information on Zenitel's rail solutions, contact Zenitel today.