Project Overview
A new 1.8km long turnback facility and additional station platform at Stevenage station was required to reduce demand on the East Coast Main Line (ECML), by connecting the new turnback line to the Hertford North branch line.
Locations
Langley junction to Stevenage station.
Services Undertaken
Permanent Way design from feasibility to detailed design stages via the Network Rail GRIP assurance process and also providing technical support during the construction phase
The feasibility design stage was undertaken to ensure that all stakeholder requirements were cost effectively satisfied
The outline and detailed designs were then developed to further mature the design scope and continue to ensure the most cost effective delivery specification
Technical support was provided throughout the construction phase working closely with the installation contractor
As-built surveys were undertaken to ensure the newly constructed turnback facility was in line with the design
Key Project Specifics
BIM (Level 2) compliance
Projectwise Document Control
Plain line design
S&C design, including point motor conversion
Standard deviation assessments
Subgrade and track formation design
Gauging for new structures and station platform
Proposed track category quantification
Preparation of S&C manufacturer drawings
CWR stressing plans
CRT management plan
Track monitoring plan
Inspection and test plans
Derailment risk assessment
Buffer stop over-run assessment
As-built design drawings.
Value Added by Novus Rail
As a repeat client we were able to fit into the clients working processes efficiently and provide dedicated support throughout the full life cycle of the project to ensure successful entry into service and handover to Network Rail
