Project Overview
Substantial upgrades to East Coast Main Line depots to cater for servicing and maintaining the new Hitachi IEP Class 800 (dual-mode DMU / EMU) and Class 801 (EMU) Super Express Trains, which are to be introduced for passenger operations
Locations
Craigentinny (Edinburgh)
Ferme Park (London)
Doncaster Carr (Doncaster)
Heaton (Newcastle)
Neville Hill (Leeds)
Inverness (Scotland)
Services Undertaken
Topographic surveys, structure gauging surveys, Permanent Way design (GRIP 3-5) and as-built surveying
S&C junction remodelling, new concrete slab and ballasted track form design, plain line and buffer stops
Key Project Specifics
Craigentinny
Topographical and structure gauging surveys
Permanent Way design (GRIP 3-5)
S&C junction remodelling
Renewal / relocation of 4nr sidings, including buffers
New train wash facility
Staging design to suit construction limitations
Doncaster Carr
Topographical and structure gauging surveys
Permanent Way design (GRIP 4-5)
IEP train clearance throughout the depot
Ferme Park
Topographical and structure gauging surveys
Permanent Way design (GRIP 4-5)
Direct fastening design for concrete servicing aprons
Heaton
Topographical and structure gauging surveys
Permanent Way design (GRIP 4-5)
Direct fastening design for concrete servicing aprons
Neville Hill
Topographical and structure gauging surveys
Permanent Way design (GRIP 4-5)
Direct fastening design for concrete servicing aprons
Inverness
Permanent Way design (GRIP 4)
Value Added by Novus Rail
Over £2 million savings were realised at Craigentinny depot by rationalising the outline design prepared by another Consultant, from 12nr turnouts down to 4nr, without compromising key user requirements or functionality needs
