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Home » SWR Waiting Shelters

SWR Waiting Shelters

Client

South West Railway [SWR]

Location

South of England

Project Value

£1,700,00

Project duration

22 weeks

Project overview

South Western Rail (SWR) sought to improve passenger experience across its network by installing waiting shelters at 42 stations. The project aimed to provide partial enclosure and bench seating within the shelters, offering commuters respite from adverse weather conditions.

New CCTV and customer information screens held the potential to significantly enhance customer safety and satisfaction along the network.

Approach

The project, required careful planning and execution. Our team undertook a comprehensive Design & Build service, managing all aspects including obtaining necessary consents through the Network Rail design portal.

The installation took place within live site environments, necessitating careful coordination to minimise disruptions to ongoing operations. Each shelter was anchored using reinforced concrete bases, with buried service ducts to accommodate lighting and data requirements.

The project encompassed the installation of various shelter designs tailored to the specific needs of each station. Each design was meticulously developed and installed to optimise space utilisation and passenger comfort while adhering to the aesthetic and functional requirements of SWR.

Scope of works

  • All groundwork
  • 7-day load testing
  • New power and LED lighting
  • CCTV
  • CIS modifications including all data cabling

 

Shelter Types

  • Cantilever 4 Bay
  • Standard 4 Bay
  • Gullwing

Outcome

The completion of the waiting shelter project marked a significant milestone in SWR’s efforts to enhance passenger experience along its network. The meticulous execution of the project ensured minimal disruption to station operations, demonstrating our commitment to delivering projects efficiently and effectively.

By providing commuters with comfortable and sheltered waiting areas, SWR strengthens its reputation as a provider of reliable and customer-focused rail services.

The successful completion of the waiting shelter installation project stands as a testament to our capabilities in delivering turnkey solutions tailored to the unique needs of our clients.

Summary

South Western Rail (SWR) sought to improve passenger experience across its network by installing waiting shelters at 42 stations. The project aimed to provide partial enclosure and bench seating within the shelters, offering commuters respite from adverse weather conditions.

New CCTV and customer information screens held the potential to significantly enhance customer safety and satisfaction along the network.

Scope of works

  • All groundwork
  • 7-day load testing
  • New power and LED lighting
  • CCTV
  • CIS modifications including all data cabling

 

Shelter Types

  • Cantilever 4 Bay
  • Standard 4 Bay
  • Gullwing

Approach

The project, required careful planning and execution. Our team undertook a comprehensive Design & Build service, managing all aspects including obtaining necessary consents through the Network Rail design portal.

The installation took place within live site environments, necessitating careful coordination to minimise disruptions to ongoing operations. Each shelter was anchored using reinforced concrete bases, with buried service ducts to accommodate lighting and data requirements.

The project encompassed the installation of various shelter designs tailored to the specific needs of each station. Each design was meticulously developed and installed to optimise space utilisation and passenger comfort while adhering to the aesthetic and functional requirements of SWR.

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Ian Williams

Commercial Director

Outcome

The completion of the waiting shelter project marked a significant milestone in SWR’s efforts to enhance passenger experience along its network. The meticulous execution of the project ensured minimal disruption to station operations, demonstrating our commitment to delivering projects efficiently and effectively.

By providing commuters with comfortable and sheltered waiting areas, SWR strengthens its reputation as a provider of reliable and customer-focused rail services.

The successful completion of the waiting shelter installation project stands as a testament to our capabilities in delivering turnkey solutions tailored to the unique needs of our clients.

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