Gosforth Train Wash

A Design & Build project to replace an existing train wash with a new facility, including a water recovery system.

Customer

Nexus

Date Completed

2012

Sector

Rail Infrastructure

Project Overview

A Design & Build project to replace an existing train wash with a new facility, including a water recovery system.


Gosforth Rail Carriage Wash Cairn Cross
01.

The Challenge

The client, Nexus, identified a requirement for the existing train wash to be replaced by a new facility. This new facility needed to include an environmentally friendly water recovery system.

Water system Cairn Cross
02.

The Solution

Firstly the existing train wash was removed and safely disposed of. Next, modifications were made to the existing concrete base to suit the new installation. Finally, a new train wash facility was provisioned and installed. This new facility included a water recovery system comprising a clean water holding tank, a two-stage interceptor and an associated plant room.

Gosforth Nexus train carriage wash facility gosforth
03.

The Result

Delivered within a tight budget and deadline, the new carriage wash offers Nexus an up-to-date carriage wash facility with sound environmental credentials.