Buy Railway Cables | Cleveland Cable - Largest UK Stockist

As an Achilles and RISQS accredited supplier, Cleveland Cable Company stocks an extensive range of railway cables for use in the UK rail industry. Our in-depth knowledge and proven track record—working in partnership with Network Rail—enable approved contractors to enhance the safety and efficiency of the UK’s rail infrastructure.

Wide Range of Railway Cables for Various Installations

We supply a comprehensive range of railway cables, including:

• Railway Signalling Cable
• Train Protection Warning System (TPWS) Cable
• Point Heater Cable
• Datalink Cable
• Axle Counting Cable
• Fixed Telephone Network (FTW) Cable
• Railway Power Cable
• Track Feeder Cable
• FGT Cable
• Medium Voltage Cable
• Overhead Line Conductor

Durable & Versatile Railway Cables for All Installations

Cleveland Cable is the UK’s largest RISQS-accredited supplier of rail cables, cable accessories, and fittings to the rail and underground sectors. We have supplied cables under the Network Rail contract for over 25 years, supporting infrastructure providers across the UK & Ireland including Crossrail and London Underground (LUL).

Our reputation for reliability, technical support, and commitment to quality has made us the supplier of choice for major rail projects throughout the UK, Europe, UAE and Ireland.

Technical Specifications: Railway Cables

Railway Signalling Cable

Manufactured to Network Rail specification NR/PS/SIG/00005 (formerly RT/E/PS/00005).

• Conductor: Flexible tinned or stranded copper (BS EN 60228)
• Core Sizes: Type A: 0.75mm² to 1.5mm² | Types B,C,D&E: 0.75mm² to 95mm²
• Insulation: Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR)
• Sheath: PCP RS2 (Type A1/B1/B2/C2), LSZH (Type A2, A3, D1, D2, E1, E2)
• Voltage Rating: 650/1100V
• Temperature Range: -25°C to +85°C

Complies with PADS, BS EN standards, and Network Rail specifications.

TPWS Cable (Train Protection Warning System)

Heavy-duty TPWS cables for automatic braking systems in over-speed scenarios.

• Conductor: Tinned or stranded copper (BS EN 60228)
• Core Size: 2.5mm²
• Sheath: PCP RS2 (Type C3), LSZH (Type E3)
• Voltage Rating: 600/1000V
• Temperature Range: -25°C to +85°C

Complies with BS6360, BS7655-2.3, NR/PS/SIG/00005.

Point Heater Cable

Heavy-duty point heating cables for frost protection and switch de-icing.

• Conductor: Class 5 Flexible tinned copper conductor (BS EN 60228)
• Core Size: 1.5mm-16mm²
• Sheath: PCP Type EM2
• Voltage Rating: 300/500V
• Temperature Range: -30°C to +70°C

Complies with BS7655-3-2, Network Rail Specification NR/PS/SIG/00005.

Datalink Cable

Used for Solid State Interlocking (SSI) systems to transmit data trackside.

• Conductor: Solid copper
• Insulation: Polyethylene (PE)
• Sheath Options: PE or LSZH
• Temperature Range: PE: -40°C to +70°C, LSZH: -10°C to +50°C

Complies with BR1932, PADS code 0006/166065.

Axle Counting Cable

Used in axle counter systems and suitable for varied installation environments.

• Conductor: Solid tinned copper (BS EN 60228)
• Insulation: PE (BS6234)
• Features: Petroleum jelly-filled & anti-rodent
• Temperature Range: -25°C to +85°C

Complies with Network Rail Specification NR/PS/SIG/00005.

Copper Trackside Cable (FTN)

Ideal for trackside and buried duct installations, LSZH for safety.

• Conductor: Solid plain annealed copper
• Sheath: Polyethylene with steel armouring
• Temperature Range: -25°C to +85°C

Complies with: BS6360, BS6234, NR/PS/TEL/00015

Railway Power Cable

Used for signalling power supply, with aluminium conductors for efficiency.

• Conductor: Aluminium sectoral
• Insulation: XLPE
• Voltage Rating: 600/1000V
• Temperature Range: -25°C to +90°C
• PVC Sheath

Complies with: BS5467, BR880 06/142639

Track Feeder Cable

Delivers DC supply between substations and track components.

• Conductor: Compacted stranded aluminium & Un-compacted circular stranded tinned copper conductors conforming to BS-EN 60228, fully water blocked
• Seperator: A suitable tape separator between the conductor and insulation
• Insulation: Thermosetting compound type RS4 complies with BS 7655-2.3 with tear resistance as per RS6
• Sheath: Thermosetting compound type GP4 complies with BS 7655-1.2 - LSZH version also available
• Voltage Rating: 750/900V
• Temperature Range: -25°C to +85°C
• Minimum Bending Radius: 8 x overall diameter

Complies with: BS6360, BS6899, NR/PS/ELP/21101

Signalling Power Cable with Fibre Glass Tape Protection (FGT)

FGT-protected, rodent-resistant cables for signal power distribution.

• Conductor: Stranded Copper Class 2 or Solid Sectorial Aluminium (BS EN 60228)
• Insulation: XLPE
• Sheath: PVC or LSZH
• Voltage Rating: 650/1100V
• Temperature Range: -15°C to +90°C 

Complies with: BS7655, IEC 60502-1, NR/L2/SIGELP/27408

Why Choose Cleveland Cable?

• UK’s largest stockist of PADS-approved Network Rail cables
• Certified British Standard products for rail infrastructure
• Competitive pricing and fast UK international delivery
• Expert technical support for all cable requirements
• In-house BSI testing laboratory to ensure quality and compliance

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Looking for PADS-approved Network Rail cables, Medium Voltage 33kV copper and aluminium cables, or 45kV copper cables and overhead line?

Browse our extensive range online or contact Cleveland Cable for expert advice and bulk pricing