Project Updates Newsletter - October 2016 C1710 – Penzance Depot
C8526 – Kirkstall Forge Station
Scope The extension and enhancement of the existing depot to incorporate Great Western Railway’s (our client) fleet to be maintained when another rail depot in London (Old Oak Common) is closed.
Scope The build of a brand new rail station in Kirkstall, Leeds.
Progress • Works at Old Bank Sidings, an old disused stabling area, has been refurbished and the works are almost complete. This area is vital for stabling of trains whilst the construction of the new depot buildings is underway; • Enabling works have commenced at the main site area, including: track removal, trial holes for piling positions and mechanical and electrical surveys; • Third-party design has yet to be signed off before we can start works on the main area; therefore, we are working with Great Western Railway to explore options that will accelerate the works.
View of the Depot and Track
Progress • The station opened to the public on 19th June 2016 and the official opening took place on 27th June 2016. • Upon request by the client, we have returned to the site to install some vehicle incursion barriers. This is due to finish at the end of October.
Concrete pour for the walkways Kirkstall Forge Station Complete
C1697 – Finsbury Park Station
C8428 – Doncaster Carr Depot
Scope
The connectivity upgrade to Finsbury Park Station includes the reopening of a disused passageway and tunnelling an extension beneath live railway lines to link the new ground level entrance to the west of the station. Associated lifts, stairs and lobby areas will also be constructed, linking it to the existing northbound and southbound underground platforms.
Scope The upgrade to Doncaster Carr Depot’s connectivity, which includes modification to the track, overhead line equipment and the signalling and telecoms. Progress • The track works have been completed; • A train protection and warning system has been installed; • Signalling works are ongoing • OLE works are ongoing.
Progress • • • •
The excavation of the northbound lift shaft has been completed; Permanent concrete works to the new northbound stairs, lift shaft and lobbies are approximately 65% complete; We are installing permanent steel frames to the lift shift and have progressed to the upper lobby; Construction of the undertrack support headings, which support the track whilst we tunnel under, are making good progress - 5 of 8 have now been completed.
Connection from the new stairs to the existing landing
C1720 – Heaton Depot
C8281 – East Kent Resignalling
Scope The upgrade to the servicing facilities includes: two new permanent fuelling facilities; storage and dispenser units for Adblue to reduce train pollution; new walkways and vehicle access; and associated drainage.
Scope The build of a new station at Rochester, includes: platforms, a multi-storey car park and all associated mechanical, electrical and telecoms services.
Progress • Temporary fuelling facility has been completed, allowing the main works to begin with no disruption to the depot; • The new drainage is 90% complete; • A haul road has been built.
Installation of the new Diesel pipe
RAIL PROJECTS
Progress • All works have been substantially completed; • All snagging works have been completed; • Currently undertaking additional works activities, primarily at Rochester Station.
The new Rochester Station
New signal at Doncaster Carr Depot
C1698 – Reading Depot Scope The installation of a new Wheel Lathe Facility of Reading Depot and all associated building, civil, track, signalling and electrification works. Progress • Ground works have been completed; • Piling is now 100% complete; • Reinforced concrete works are due to start at the end of this month; • Design works are due for close-out this month.