Project Details

Railtech Innovations were the responsible contractor commissioned, by the principal contractor ASH Civil Construction, to complete a challenging S+C renewal and re-rail over the August 2020 bank holiday weekend. Our client, Docklands Light Railway, had identified the need for a life expired swing nose S+C crossing, to be replaced with a fixed nose cast crossing as well as the remainder of the S+C layout ironwork.

Additionally,  we re-railed two hundred metres of plain line rail around a 60mtr curved radius which was a challenge in itself. The new design required existing baseplates, grout pads and holding down bolts, within the layout to be replaced and altered to accommodate the new components and to allow for the gauge to be corrected.

One of the major challenges we faced during this delivery was management of the risk presented by COVID-19, detailed risk assessments were produced and implemented on site including the provision of a ‘COVID pack’ for every member of staff at the start every shift containing new PPE and disinfectant. Welfare facilities, were above and beyond the normal requirements,  and included a 24hr cleaning team to ensure the site was as safe as possible.

To date the directors of Railtech Innovations and ASH Civil Construction are extremely pleased that no member of staff or contractor involved in the project has reported any symptoms of the virus.

Client
DLR / ASH CONSTRUCTION

Client
DLR / ASH CONSTRUCTION

Interfaces
Keolis Amey, Tower Hamlets Council, Network Rail

Value
£ 1.3M

Lost Time Incidents
zero accidents or incidents to date

Duration
On-going over multiple weekend and bank holiday periods

Installation tolerances
+1 / -1mm

Project Details

Railtech Innovations were contracted by South West Rail Solutions Ltd to provide engineering support, this included HSQE documentation, ITP’s and Asbuilts etc
Railtech Innovations provided the P-Way engineering team for the removal and reinstatement of the permamnet way to allow the installatioin of the new culverts which was being completed by AMCO Giffen as part of the NWR South West Flood defence scheme.

The works were successfukly completed on programme with no incidents or accidents.

Scope
Permanenet Way Engineering Support

Client
SWRSL / AMCO GIFFEN

Value
£ 68k

Lost Time Incidents
There were no incidents or accidents throoughout the duration of the project.

Duration
The works were completed over two 48hr possessions

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The client was looking to improve their infrastructure asset records due to the numerous upgrades over the years, our remit included mapping and registering  the entire network which allowed us to provide an up to date asset register along with a full suite of drawings and asset code network for use within their maintenance team.

The network was approximately 4 kms long and took just under 3 weeks to complete.

The client was very happy with the deliverable as it has made maintenance scheduling a much simpler process.

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The project scope was to install train stopping sensors to the face of the Heathrow Express trains designated platforms within Paddington station.

The designer had specified a point cloud survey to be undertaken so that gauge clearance could be assessed beforehand. Some concourse features where required also for designing the power units so a 3d Laser scan was the way to go.

As the platform is full of history and designed by one of the greatest Engineers of all time, we were all fighting to do this one!
Isambard Kingdom Brunel……….

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Providing track monitoring support for a lineside building project being undertaken by Marcus Worthingtons Ltd.

Our remit included the provision of a track monitoring plan compliant to Networks Rail Standards (NR\L2\CIV\177) that detailed the full process and scope. This was submitted to and accepted by the NR TME.

Due to the longevity of the project and restricted track access, an automated track monitoring system was specified.

Readings were captured twice hourly for 4 months whilst the building/piling works were taking place. Automated fault reporting was used to notify all parties in real time which allowed full protection of the operation railway.

Daily analysis and reporting were carried out by our monitoring support staff during this time with results distributed daily to the relevant Engineering/construction teams.

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Providing regular support for handing track back following staged construction works during the West Anglia Main Line Upgrade project.

Laser rail profiles were taken at regular intervals specified by the client. SCO files were then produced and processed via clear route against the dedicated train profiles for the route.

Following the assessment, a compendium report was issued showing all clearances at each stage of construction.

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Canal Tunnels was part of the Thameslink programme, where the scope was to fit out the 2 650mtr tunnel bores that went below St Pancras station and surfaced in York Way, North of Kings Cross Station. The new connection would then link the Thameslink network to the East Coast Main Line.

We were the lead Engineers supporting the principal contractor (Carillion Rail) and were responsible for the following:

• Simulating tunnel conditions with a test track for perfecting best practices
• Installation and management of the survey control network
• Design data preparation and development with designers
• Logistics planning and programming
• Setting out using the latest in track trolley technologies (Amberg GRP 3000)
• Utilisation of Rhomberg’s track support systems
• Quality assurance and development of inspection and test plan procedures
• Over 1500 mtrs of new slab track was installed including a DV crossover. All track was installed within NR tolerance limits first time, on time and under budget

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