Transport for London fuel infrastructure
Transport for London: Delivering Future-Ready Fuel Infrastructure at Acton Lorry Park
Delivering fuel infrastructure for a live, high-profile transport network leaves no room for compromise. At Acton Lorry Park in London, Transport for London required a future-ready fuel solution capable of supporting critical rail operations with absolute reliability, safety, and efficiency. Working in close partnership with BAM Nuttall and RSM, Atlantis Tanks delivered a modern, digitally enabled fuel infrastructure at Acton Lorry Park designed to reduce operational risk, streamline refuelling and meet the demanding standards expected of one of the UK’s most complex transport environments.
Watch the case study below to see how it all came together.
Overview
Transport for London operates one of the world’s most complex and heavily used transport networks. Supporting that network requires infrastructure that is reliable, efficient, and built to the highest standards.
At Acton Lorry Park, Atlantis Tanks partnered with BAM Nuttall and RSM to deliver a modern fuel storage and management solution capable of supporting TfL’s rail rolling stock maintenance and logistics operations with zero tolerance for failure.
The Challenge
The existing fuel system at Acton Lorry Park relied on manual processes, including physical fobs, keypad data entry, mileage logging, and pump selection. While functional, the system was time-consuming, inefficient, and increasingly misaligned with the operational demands of a live transport environment.
As part of a wider upgrade programme, Transport for London required a future-ready fuel infrastructure solution that would:
- Improve operational efficiency
- Strengthen safety and compliance
- Simplify the driver experience
- Reduce on-site risk and disruption
All while meeting the expectations associated with a high-profile public-sector client.
The Solution
Atlantis Tanks worked in close collaboration with BAM Nuttall and RSM to design and deliver a fuel storage solution tailore
d specifically to TfL’s operational requirements.
RSM were engaged at the design stage to ensure seamless integration between Atlantis’ steel fuel tanks and a modern
, app-based fuel management system. Tank capacity was carefully engineered to reduce the frequency of fuel deliveries — improving logistics, lowering site risk, and increasing operational resilience.
The result was a robust, digitally enabled fuel infrastructure solution combining:
- High-quality steel tank manufacturing
- Secure, app-based driver authorisation
- Simplified refuelling workflows
- Full compliance and operational control
The Impact
The new system has transformed fuel management at Acton Lorry Park.
Drivers now refuel using a secure mobile application with individual PIN authorisation and automatic vehicle recognition. Manual data entry has been eliminated, refuelling times have been reduced, and usability has significantly improved.
For Transport for London and its delivery partners, the impact includes:
- Fewer fuel deliveries through optimised tank capacity
- Improved safety and regulatory compliance
- Faster, friction-free refuelling
- Increased confidence in long-term reliability
These improvements directly support the resilience and continuity of TfL’s transport operations.
Partner Endorsements
“Atlantis delivered excellent value for money and were a strong partner throughout the project. Based on our experience, I would have no hesitation in recommending them.”
– BAM Nuttall Limited
“Atlantis’ products are genuinely best in class. We choose them because they’re reliable and on projects supporting Transport for London, reliability is absolutely critical. I would fully recommend Atlantis.”
– RSM
Why Atlantis
For Transport for London, reliability, compliance, and long-term performance are non-negotiable. Atlantis Tanks demonstrated the capability to deliver against these requirements within a complex, multi-stakeholder infrastructure project.
Early collaboration, robust tank design, and dependable aftercare ensured a solution that meets both current operational needs and future demands.
The Outcome
This project at Acton Lorry Park stands as a flagship example of Atlantis Tanks supporting Transport for London with modern, resilient fuel infrastructure.
With Atlantis tanks at the core of the system, TfL now benefits from a fuel solution designed to perform in one of the UK’s most demanding transport environments keeping operations moving, safely and efficiently.
Alignment and Performance
Delivering infrastructure for Transport for London requires more than high-quality products it demands close collaboration, shared expertise and trust between all project partners.
From early design input through to delivery and commissioning, Atlantis Tanks worked alongside BAM Nuttall and RSM to ensure the fuel storage solution aligned with operational requirements, compliance standards, and long-term performance expectations.
This collaborative approach enabled challenges to be addressed early, reduced on-site risk, and ensured a smooth delivery within a live transport environment. The result is a fuel infrastructure solution that reflects the combined expertise of all parties involved built not just to meet today’s needs, but to support Transport for London’s operations long into the future.
When Expertise and Collaboration Come Together
This project demonstrates what is possible when expertise and collaboration come together. Atlantis Tanks, RSM and BAM Nuttall have delivered a system that is build for reliability and future ready performance.
– Atlantis Tanks
This project at Acton Lorry Park reflects the same principles that underpin Atlantis Tanks’ power generation solutions nationwide absolute reliability, engineered resilience, and zero tolerance for failure. From transport depots and critical infrastructure to hospitals, data centres, and standby generator installations, Atlantis delivers fuel storage systems designed to support uninterrupted power in the most demanding environments.
Explore how our power generation fuel solutions are helping organisations protect continuity, reduce operational risk, and future-proof essential power systems.
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