This is the claim made by Network Rail, which has awarded contracts for the design and development of the solution to Hitachi Rail Europe, joint venture Signalling Solutions and Thales UK.
According to the infrastructure group, the technology "forms an integral part of our operating strategy" and will bring together the 800 signal boxes across the country in 14 rail operating centres.
The process of consolidating operations is expected to take 30 years and to reduce running costs for rail by £250 million a year, cut delays and deliver more accurate information when fully implemented.
A rollout of the jointly developed traffic management software is expected to commence in 2014 and Network Rail's managing director of network operations Robin Gisby stated: "Our focus is on developing a system which meets the needs of Network Rail, our customers and passengers, helping deliver a leaner, more efficient and reliable railway."
Network Rail has also invested in a new Where Am I? smartphone app to connect helicopters with engineers and emergency services in order to improve emergency response times.
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