The words ‘essential maintenance works’ can send shudders through anyone travelling by train. Which is why we are proud that the work we carried out at Leigh-on-Sea railway station caused no service disruption whatsoever.
Built in the 1930s, it’s no surprise that the infrastructure is ageing and the station’s platforms needed repair and strengthening. Working over 2.5 weekends, we completed reinforcement works to Platform 1's liner walls.
Using a specialist sprayed Fosroc DS gunite method, application was precise, with strong adhesion and efficient build-up to restore and strengthen the platform walls. The result is a high-performance solution that delivers durability, longevity and resilience. Each section was finished to a clean and uniform float finish, ready for ongoing use.
The platform comprised 108 panels. The leading edge of the platform copings rests on weight-bearing harps, a structural bracing system that controls lateral loads. These were shuttered, and precision was key to ensure a minimum 300mm between platform and live rail line – a critical roll space in the event of accidental falls from the platform.
Our team worked in rolling shifts – one on one off, a total of nine 10-hour shifts – each weekend, all within a live rail environment. Naturally, this required careful management to ensure workers’ safety, whilst also minimising any disruption.
