Technical details
Client
Network Rail
Dates

2020 2023- ongoing

Missions
Design & Delivery Partner
Location
Eastern Region, England
Partners
Grimshaw
Perimeter
Bridge Engineering & Viaduct Design, Architecture, Site Services & Access Planning
Activity
Conventional Rail

ensuring Structural Integrity

SYSTRA has been appointed to undertake structural assessments of Network Rail Bridges in the Eastern Region for Network Rail. This requires us to undertake site inspections and structural calculations to check the condition and capacity of the bridge.

These inspections are essential to the management of Network Rail’s asset portfolio. With a work bank (WB) provided each year, for 5 years before rolling review, this provides a foundation for growth and development in both bridges, structures and site services.

Innovative Design Collaboration

The scheme was delivered through a traditional procurement strategy, with SYSTRA’s multi-disciplinary design team appointed for the design, construction and installation of the 30 metre wide Vierendeel truss transfer deck, the largest pedestrian structure in the UK rail system, the station concourse, refurbishment of.

In order to supplement our architectural team, we partnered with internationally renowned architects – Grimshaw, to develop the Architectural concept, which SYSTRA then developed within the detail design phase of design. Over the course of the project we forged a strong working relationship with Grimshaw, where our individual specialisms in concept and detail design complemented each other. 

Ambitious Growth

SYSTRA is in the process of delivering work bank 2 & 3 with 22 structure and 5 structures respectively.

Recent “360” feedback from the client has identified;

  • Impeccable approach to site safety and careful consideration.
  • Investment by the business in their staff and offering sustainable growth.
  • Proactive communication to ensure client’s needs are met.
  • Never compromised high quality output, even when up against challenging programmes.
  • Clear foundation for staff development. Soon to have more than tripled our specialist resource.