ISSUE 344 April 2017
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Platform drainage at Historic York Railway Station into York, a larger station, from which trains could gain access from all directions, was needed. Opening in 1877, the New York Station took three years to rebuild. Designed by the North Eastern Railway’s architect Thomas Prosser, the curved 800ft-long train-shed roof, supported by iron columns, arched 42ft above the platforms. The station was immediately hailed as one of the great buildings in Victorian era. At the time, it was the largest railway station in the world with four massive arches and thirteen platforms. The original York Railway Station was built within the City Walls, adjacent to where the current station now stands. Opened in 1839 by the North Midland Railway, the structure only served trains to and from the south and the northern coalfields. However by 1873, as more passenger and goods lines were built
Today, the structure still impresses. Serving the busy East Coast mainline route, primarily between Glasgow Aberdeen, Edinburgh and London it is also a vital cross-route link between Glasgow, Manchester and Liverpool. The station currently copes with around 800 trains and thousands of passengers each
week. With so many passengers using the station, the extended platforms, which project out from the original arched structure, are as busy as ever. The platform surfaces have been designed to gently slope inward away from the track so any surface water naturally drains towards their centre. Effective drainage of these roofed and un-roofed ‘outer’ areas was a major safety consideration.
the channels as all the units used easily complied with manual lifting regulations. Contact T +44 (0)1582 501380 sales@hauraton.co.uk www.hauraton.co.uk
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Hauraton RECYFIX® STANDARD 100 channels were chosen for the slightly curving platforms – see photographs. The 271 metres of channelling installed were made from the company’s tough recycled Polyethylene-Polypropylene (PE-PP), all fitted with Class C 250 ductile iron ‘heel-safe’ gratings finished in a Black anti-oxidisation coating. As each one metre unit only weighs just over 6kg, including the grating, contractor C. Spencer Limited was impressed with the ease and speed of installing
Cordura® Fabric Celebrates a Half Century of Innovation and Decades of Durability New fabrics, new innovative technologies, special collaborations with brands and personal Cordura® brand stories celebrating the heritage and the future of Cordura® fabric are all coming together in 2017 for this golden anniversary. Invista’s Cordura® brand is celebrating five decades of continuous advancements that have helped shape the world of
workwear – as well as military and outdoor products. In honour of its 50th year, the brand is launching an array of new fibre and fabric innovations, exciting end-use applications, on-trend collaborations, as well as a “50 for 50” global roadshow. There is a special microsite featuring all the latest news and activities www. cordura.com/50years and throughout the year you’ll get a chance to catch up with all the fun as stories of the past and present are added from supply chain partners and brand customers. “This very special year is going to be one for the books as we unveil our most ground-breaking innovations and collaborations,” said Cindy McNaull, global Cordura® brand and marketing director. “Since commercialization
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of the fabric in 1967, the Cordura® brand has worked handin-hand with its mill and supply chain partners to break moulds and blaze new trails – with all signs, roads and paths leading to a next generation of durable solutions. And 2017 may be the best year yet.” The brand kicked-off its celebration in early January 2017 with: ssA new fibre technology designed for military uniforms ssA new workwear range with Dickies – available in the Autumn ssNew denim and wool fabrics from Cone Denim and Woolrich ssAward winning collaboration with BLACKYAK mountaineering gear Invista’s Cordura® brand essence celebrates individual durability: As Long As The World Is Full Of Durable People, We’ll Keep Making Durable Fabrics™. Known for its resistance to abrasions, tears and scuffs,
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Cordura® fabric is a primary ingredient in many of the world’s leading high-performance gear and apparel products ranging from luggage, upholstery and backpacks to footwear, military equipment, tactical wear, workwear and performance apparel. The Cordura® brand is a registered trademark of Invista, one of the world’s largest integrated polymer, intermediates and fibres businesses. To learn more about Invista’s Cordura® brand, end-use products, and marketing tools please visit www.cordura.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.
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