ASSET BAFIX 70 - NIGHTINGALE ROAD

GUILDFORD, SURREY

PROJECT OVERVIEW

40m of asset BaFix 70 was required as part of ongoing maintenance issues along the Nightingale Road trainline, Guildford. asset were asked to provide a concept to solve a failing masonry retaining/parapet wall issue caused by buddleja growth, which destabilised the retained wall structure. The project was in a difficult to access area, positioned behind a row of terraced houses.

The permanent works solution to a 40m section (as instructed by Network Rail) called for our innovative ballast retention system due to reduced installation times whilst backfilling, compared to installing ballast boards.

PROBLEM SOLVED

The asset BaFix 70 system had to be positioned behind the retained structure, in order for the failing masonry parapet to be removed and rebuilt, and all vegetation removed. Installation was completed over one weekend possession to avoid disruption to train operating companies and passengers, by carrying out work during known hours with no rail activity.

ESG

The main ESG consideration for this project was social value. Installation noise was kept to a minimum during night working, as asset BaFix doesn't require large machinery to install. The amount of retention achieved meant that no further possessions were required. Re-using existing brickwork also removed the need for further masonry construction to take place, which would have caused disruption to local residents.