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The new operating centre is on two floors. On the ground floor, trains can actually pass into the building for testing and hands-on training.

Working with GMW architects and BAM Construction, Planet devised a highly effective partitioning strategy. Where trains pull directly into the building, Planet used FireStop single-glazed fire-rated partitioning and FireClear and FireStop doorsets throughout the rest of the building to comply with fire safety requirements.

PURE100 double glazed partitioning system features throughout offices and meeting rooms, to ensure excellent levels of acoustic performance, with several meeting rooms also created with PURE20 single glazed demountable partitioning. For meeting rooms and offices that required additional privacy, Planet installed integrated venetian blinds. A striking coloured manifestation film in the meeting rooms and offices provided visual contrast.