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Railway footbridge - Thornaby Station, Teeside
A three-span railway footbridge was installed at Thornaby Station in Teeside, during a full night-time rail, station and road closure, taking place over three weekends. The bridge measured 41.3m overall length x 2.5m wide
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Railway footbridge installed at Thornaby Station
Sector
Transport infrastructure
Project type
New build
Services provided
Site survey
Planning advice
Design
Project management
Installation
Year completed
2015
Project location
North East England
Client
Birse/Balfour Beatty
Contractor
CTS Bridges
Products used
Railway footbridge
A three-span railway footbridge was installed at Thornaby Station in Teeside, during a full night-time rail, station and road closure, taking place over three weekends. The bridge measured 41.3m overall length x 2.5m wide.
The bridge has solid infill panels over the railway lines which ensure pedestrian safety. As an additional safety measure the bridge deck and steps have a non-slip surface. The bridge deck was manufactured using GRP Fibreline HD40 and the steps leading up to the bridge are manufactured using steel treads with a GRP nosing system with BGP courduroy strips at the landing area. Phenolic plates were provided to reduce the heat caused by the diesel railway engines.
CTS worked closely with the client, Birse/Balfour Beatty who commented that they were extremely pleased with the work carried out and the professionalism of the company.