Works to design and build a new railway station in Horden on behalf of Network Rail and Durham County Council.
The scope of the project was to design and construct a new, two platform railway station at Horden on the Durham coast line. The station will be served by the existing Northern Rail service and it is expected that over 70,000 journeys per year could be made to and from the new station, providing a boost to the economy and widening employment opportunities for local residents.
The new station will provide:
187
pre-cast concrete units
11 month
completion from design to build
The scope of the project was to design and implement the following works:
• Construction of 2no 100m platforms
• Installation of new power and communications infrastructure:
– Platform lighting
– CIS and PA system
– CCTV system
– New BT connection
– M&E installation
• Installation of the station entrance, platform and cess outfall drainage
• Cutting regrade and retention
• Construction of temporary works designs for crane lifting hardstand and piling platform
• Installation of helical piles and concrete pile cap
• Installation of precast concrete strip foundations
• Bridge supports, ramps, deck and stair installation
• Platform coper and tactile installation
• Surfacing to the new platforms and entrance area
• New electricity connection and supply
The project was able to celebrate success and demonstrated best practice within the following areas:
• Involving sub- contractors early allowed scheme buildability to be discussed in advance of implementation, providing opportunity to change the standard build riser walls into precast manufacture off site, improving quality and de-risking the programme.
• Proactive management of unforeseen change resulted in additional works not affecting the completion date.
Our project team worked in close collaboration with Network Rail, Durham County Council, Northern Rail and other local stakeholders to ensure a smooth nondisruptive delivery was undertaken. Maintaining a close relationship with all parties, allowing the project to complete successfully within the permitted time window and in shorter than normal timescales.
A massive well done to everyone for their support, commitment and sheer hard work to deliver this new station at Horden that will benefit communities and the wider region for generations to come. A great industry and stakeholder success for all of us.
Network Rail
The project involved regrading approximately 280 metres of the embankment to enhance structural stability and improve rail safety.