Seaton South Embankment Upgrade
Network Rail
The project involved regrading approximately 280 metres of the embankment to enhance structural stability and improve rail safety.
UB 163/104 is a single span timber waybeam structure located between Stranraer & Girvan. The main scope of works was to renew the superstructure entirely. This was achieved using a standard Network Rail steel U-Type deck with ballasted track supported between new precast concrete cill units anchored down to the existing abutments along with low headroom signage and chevrons. Ballast retention was installed on all four corners of the new superstructure.
All existing P-Way was removed, renewed and reinstated over the structure along with lifts & slews on either approach to structure to accommodate new track alignment design.
1 no 54 hr
disruptive blockade
750 t crane
utilised for lifting
The scope of the project was to design and implement
the following works:
To allow us to celebrate success:
Prior to any works commencing we issued letters to
all the residents in the surrounding area, detailing the
works that would be carried out and their importance
in improving the existing road over the railway. The
locals were therefore aware of why we were there and
how long for – an important factor as the road had
to be closed permanently for a period of time and a
diversion put in place.
During the unprecedented times of the COVID-19
pandemic, extreme measures were put into place in
order to reduce any chance of spreading the virus.
Thanks all for a job well done under very challenging external circumstances.
Network Rail
The project involved regrading approximately 280 metres of the embankment to enhance structural stability and improve rail safety.
RWE Renewables
Works were carried out to demolish an existing storage building, and replace it with a larger, modern structure.
Network Rail
VolkerRail/Story joint venture were tasked with the £80m project as part of a £137m investment that saw the undertaking of extensive enhancement works to remove several bottlenecks along the route to improve reliability, increase passenger services and aid in freight movements.