@StobartRailLtd MEADOW BANK, EDINBURGH This project was known as the Powderhall Branch
The machines, their operators and a team of highly
Stobart Rail reballasted over 460 metres of the single line to
underneath plain line, single line, switches and/or crossings.
Re-ballasting Scheme. Utilising the Ballast Under Cutter,
a depth of 300mm beneath the sleeper bottom. In addition, and running concurrently with the under cutter, our team completed a 1 in 3 sleeper change.
Stobart Rail’s Ballast Under Cutters, and the processes in which they are used, have been developed and improved
qualified operators can efficiently remove ballast from This includes those with third and fourth rails.
The Ballast Under Cutter also offers opportunities for track
lowering, wet beds, removal of contaminated ballast and applying cross fail to the formation to improve drainage.
so that spent ballast can be removed to give a level formation – or with cross fall, if required – and then replenished, without the need to break the track.
Project overview Network Rail selected Stobart Rail as the contractor to deliver the re-ballasting scheme at four sites; Marionville Road, Lochend Park, Butterfly Way and Albion Road. The project delivery strategy was developed utilising in-house expertise, including resources and innovative plant such as the Ballast Under Cutter and Liebherr, ensuring value engineering delivery throughout each site. The work was completed during midweek day possessions, over a three week period. This project was successfully completed, with its objectives delivered safely, within budget and exceeding the expectations of Network Rail.
Douglas Craig, Network Rail Project Manager: “I was impressed with Stobart Rail’s commitment to this project, including attendance at initial site meetings to review our requirements and to talk through potential solutions. The site preparation was fantastic, establishing a site compound including welfare facilities and storing materials/small plant securely lineside. All staff on site were dedicated to the job. Craig Jones was excellent to deal with throughout the project. We are looking at other potential sites to use the Ballast Under Cutter.” Our Key Project Achievements: • 466 metres of re-ballasting • Project delivered within budget • No reportable safety incidents occurred throughout the entire project
Craig Jones Project Manager e. craig.jones@stobartrail.com Andrew Sumner Business Development and Stakeholder Manager e. andrew.sumner@stobartrail.com Dave Richardson Plant Manager e. david.richardson@stobartrail.com Gary Newton Contracts and Estimating Manager e. gary.newton@stobartrail.com Stobart Rail Head Office t. 01228 882 300 Douglas Craig Project Manager e. Douglas.craig@networkrail.co.uk
• In excess of 2,000 tonnes of new ballast installed.
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