Platform extensions
MULTI ASSET FRAMEWORK - PACKAGE 3: SUSSEX LINE PLATFORM EXTENSIONS, £24.5M, NETWORK RAIL
VolkerFitzpatrick was appointed to Network Rail’s ‘Multi Asset Framework Agreement (MAFA) 2011 - 2014’ for the South East Region as Principal Contractor. This framework was for the improvement of the rail infrastructure involving a range of civil engineering, track and signalling projects. Package 3 on the Sussex Line was to facilitate the operation of a new 10 car rolling stock at the end of 2013 by extending a total 29 platforms across 15 stations by approximately 40m. Additional works included changing signalling, lineside infrastructure alterations and modification of existing platform M&E services. This project stands out for co-ordinating concurrent working at several stations, often during short possessions periods (varying between 4 hours mid-week, up to 52 hours at weekends), with restricted access for materials and plant. Network Rail, Southern Railway (operator) and VolkerFitzpatrick worked in partnership with the supply chain to maximise the restricted availability of daytime on-track working to execute construction activities, safely, to programme, whilst controlling costs and minimising disruption to the travelling public. The team undertook the development of detailed, value engineered designs (GRIP 5 to GRIP 6) for each station to deliver buildable, safe and cost effective solutions. Platform design choices at each station ranged from conventional cross-wall to using Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) components, to address cost and time constraints. Network Rail, Southern Railway and VolkerFitzpatrick worked closely with the Local Authorities to manage a successful publicity campaign that provided advance information about the intensive construction periods and alternative transport plans , delivering over 110,000 information leaflets.
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