At Abacus Lighting, we deliver innovative, reliable lighting solutions designed specifically for the rail industry.
From station platforms and rail yards to trackside environments, our products combine durability, energy efficiency, and safety to meet the demanding conditions of rail operations.
With advanced LED technology, vandal-resistant designs, and low-maintenance systems, we ensure optimal visibility and compliance with industry standards, helping rail networks operate smoothly, safely, and sustainably.
In the 1970s, British Rail adopted the Abacus base-hinged column as standard across all its platforms, car parks and rail sidings. That legacy can still be seen in most Network Rail stations today.
Below, is information on our products which we dedicate to the Rail Industry that uses new technologies to address modern day challenges including the York Hinge for raising and lowering retrofitting and GRP columns for passive safety.
Product Overview
LED Quartz Bollard
High performance, energy-saving technologies and flawless design: security lighting the Abacus way.
Crafted from Glass-fibre Reinforced Polyester (GRP), the Quartz Bollard offers non-conductive safety and industry-leading spacing. This requires fewer units to meet safety standards, while delivering low-glare, uniform light that’s both energy-efficient and vandal-resistant.
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Base Hinged Masts
Abacus base-hinged masts allow for safe and simple maintenance at ground level with no requirement for expensive plant and machinery
Constructed of galvanised steel, they boast an impressive life span
Proven mast design spanning over 55 years
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York Hinge Gen 2
The York Hinge converts a fixed column into a raising and lowering column which complements our existing range of base-hinged columns. York Hinge columns are designed for use in areas that are naccessible with bulky equipment or have no room available for our standard raise and lower column to be installed.
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Challenger 1 LED
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The Challenger 1 LED range represents the cutting edge of LED floodlighting. With unrivalled performance and the lowest profile design on the market, the Challenger 1 LED is ideal for a wide range of applications across various sectors.
