Autor: Isabel Caruana

THE BRIEF Robert West are once again involved with the Crossrail project as the changes it brings require modernisation across the rail network.Crossrail trains utilise Driver Only Operation (DOO) technology and require new cameras and associated cable routes at Crossrail stations to enable the system to operate.At Twyford Station in Buckinghamshire Robert West were commissioned by Fourway Communications to carry out the civil design for the DOO scheme. This included the design of the concrete foundations for the DOO cameras, the associated cable routing, canopy camera brackets and a structural assessment of the existing station canopy.VALUE-ADDED SOLUTION Starting with a design team meeting in April 2019 the Robert West team worked closely with Fourway Communications to deliver the scheme. Using the Projectwise platform enabled the team to work on the engineering…

THE BRIEF The Department for Transport recently announced a £150m upgrade scheme for Gatwick Airport station and preparation work is now underway.Robert West was appointed by Lowery to complete the enabling works design associated with the diversion of High Voltage (HV), Low Voltage (LV) and signalling power cables from the rear of Platform 7 at Gatwick station to between Platforms 7 and 6. The works included two under track crossings (UTX) for the cables and a glass reinforced polymer (GRP) elevated trough route.VALUE-ADDED SOLUTION The solution provided an electrically compliant design despite a number of constraints in the working area. Robert West was also able to adapt and amend the design of the UTX’s to suit client needs following design reviews.A bill of quantities based on the computer aided design…

THE BRIEF A programme of replacing and refurbishing structures and delivering improvements to rail stations is underway across the UK.  Robert West are providing design assurance services for the structural repair, refurbishment and re-decoration of footbridges at four stations in the South East of England. VALUE-ADDED SOLUTION To assess the need for repairs and to identify the scope for the works required to be undertaken to preserve and safeguard the footbridge structures for the future Robert West have:reviewed background reportsundertaken surveys and prepared reportsproduced scheme refurbishment drawings including works specificationsspecified the method and products for repairs required to be usedThe footbridges have varied from:traditional lattice with timber treadsconcrete slab on steel with supporting columnssteel undercroft structure with a concrete bridge and steps.All structural metalwork has been cleaned and repaired prior to…