Stoke-on-Trent Wheel Lathe
Depot upgrades, including a new rail Wheel Lathe, foundations and external concrete access roads civil engineering works.
Customer
DB Cargo UKDate Completed
2014Sector
Rail InfrastructureProject Overview
Depot upgrades, including a new rail Wheel Lathe, foundations and external concrete access roads civil engineering works.
The Challenge
DB Schenker required their depot to be upgraded with the installation of a new road way from the existing car park up to the overhead crane where wheel sets can be transported to and from site. Inside the depot, the expired wheel lathe pit needs breaking out and a new pit needs forming to house the accommodate the new machinery.
The Solution
Work included breaking out the life-expired wheel lathe pit and constructing a new reinforced wheel lathe pit. New steel-reinforced concrete foundations were constructed and recessed to accommodate new machinery. Construction of a new wheel balancer pit. Foundation works to road 19 overhead crane. Installation of new insulated roller shutter doors. Complete overhaul of existing LV Electrical system.
The Result
The project was delivered back to the client on time and fully operational without disrupting the rest of the depot.