Alistair Kennedy

It will allow trains to run faster and closer together, says Metronet vice president Alistair Kennedy.

,For the first time, radio communication has been successfully tested between a train and signal equipment rooms, between Blackhorse Road and Tottenham Hale stations,' he said. ,This is a major step on the way to proving the signalling system.'

Alistair Kennedy, Metronet's Vice-President responsible for the Victoria line programme, said: "The completion of the first car represents a very significant milestone for the upgrade of the Victoria line.

Alistair Kennedy, Metronet's Vice-President responsible for the Victoria line programme, said: "The completion of the first car represents a very significant milestone for the upgrade of the Victoria line.

Alistair Kennedy, Metronet's Vice President responsible for the upgrade, said: "For the first time, radio communication has been successfully tested between a train and signal equipment rooms, between Blackhorse Road and Tottenham Hale stations.

"Already the line is carrying 165 million passengers a year and by 2025 that is forecast to soar to more than 213 million," said Alistair Kennedy of Metronet Rail. "Unless something is done, the system won't cope. Kennedy is vice president of a programme to upgrade the line in time for the 2012 Olympics as part of Transport for London's £10 billion investment in the Tube. Metronet Rail is owned by TfL and renews and maintains eight of the network's 12 lines for London Underground.

Kennedy added: "Working as one team with our customer London Underground and our turnkey supplier Bombardier in Derby, we are introducing a new, larger fleet of 47 longer, faster trains, a new signalling and control system, upgraded track and depot improvements.
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Kennedy picks up the story again: "The building is complete and handed over and the signalling control system is installed and being tested.

Alistair Kennedy, Metronet's Vice-President responsible for the programme, said, "The completion of the first car represents a very significant milestone for the upgrade of the Victoria line.