Burdens Inspire Edition 6 - Rail Special!

Products and services for UTILITIES, INFRASTRUCTURE,CONSTRUCTION and the ENVIRONMENT

FEATURE:Burdens deliver high techtrack stability solution toNewcastle Metro Link

INSPIREDELIVERING INNOVATION & INFORMATION TO SUPPLY CHAIN PARTNERS EDITION SIX

Products and services for embankments & structures,stations & car parks, permanent way

MULTIduct™ - the fast, easy andeconomical way to build multiple duct banks

Redi-Rock™ modular retaining wall system ...with the look of natural stone!

King’s Cross transformation

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SPECIAL RAIL EDITION

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Welcome to INSPIRE

Andy MarshallMarketing Manager - Burdens

Welcome to this special Rail edition of INSPIRE, Burdens’ electronic quarterly corporate newsletter, sharing innovation and information with our supply chain partners.

With the increased government investment in the rail industry, the time has never been more ‘right’ for Burdens Rail to provide its uniquely tailored range of products within a sustainable supply chain to support the expanding rail network. It builds on many years of Burdens experience and its market-leading position in supporting the civil engineering and utility industries with the supply of materials together with its extensive rail experience and expertise.

If you would like to find out more about Burdens Rail, why not visit us on stand G93 at this year’s RAILTEX SHOW between 30th April and 2nd of May at Earls Court. We would like to meet up with you to explain more about Burdens Rail as well as catch up on our plans as we continue to re-connect with our customers.

Andy

Inside edition six3 Introducing Martin Trivess-Smith - Burdens Rail Manager3 Burdens Rail accreditations4 MULTIduct™ - the fast, easy and economical way to build multiple duct banks5 High Speed Two6 King’s Cross transformation7 Burdens deliver high tech track stability solution to Newcastle Metro Link8 Crossrail update9 Redi-Rock modular retaining wall system... with the look of natural stone! 10 Rail project update11 Meet the Burdens Rail team on stand G93 at Railtex’1312 Contact information

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Martin has worked for Burdens for 8 years as the National Projects Manager and has achieved success with various projects, in particular, the Olympics, Thames Gateway and Crossrail and he is well known and highly regarded in the civils industry.

He has focussed more attention recently on developing the rail

sector business for Burdens and the Burdens Rail brand. Sales have grown tremendously as a result and Martin has now been appointed as the Rail Manager to concentrate full time in developing the Rail business.

The rail industry is a key business sector and Burdens Rail is fast becoming the recognised market leader for the supply of standard and specialised rail products backed up by our readily available stock and flexible delivery service.

Please contact Martin or the Rail Team directly if you have a project underway or starting soon, to discuss how we can work with you in providing a wide range of products and logistical solutions. If you are attending Railtex then Martin and the team will be on stand G93 so please come along and see us.

Introducing Martin Trivess-Smith - Burdens Rail Manager

To request your copy of the Burdens Rail brochure

Achilles Link-up is a community supporting the UK rail industry’s pre-qualification scheme and is used extensively by buyer organisations to manage risk and comply with legislation.

The Rail Alliance spans all aspects of the rail sector offering tailored advice as well as enabling both suppliers and customers to collaborate and so innovate within the industry.

The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) is an accreditation scheme that aims to improve freight delivery in London, throughout the UK and beyond.

Burdens Rail accreditationsHealth and Safety is prioritised throughout all Burdens’ operations and consequently, continuous improvement is an intrinsic part of the business. We are FORS registered and operate a fleet of Crossrail compliant delivery vehicles, all with CPC trained drivers that are capable of access to all sites, whatever the restrictions.INS

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MULTIduct™ - the fast, easy and economical way to build multiple duct banksMULTIduct™ is a multiple duct system, manufactured by CUBIS Industries, used for constructing under track or road crossings (UTX/URX), bridge crossings and buried linear routes.

Duct banks are built by connecting nominal 1 metre long sections by a steel clip. MULTIduct™, available in 4, 6 and 9 way options, is significantly stronger than conventional ducting and does not require a concrete surround or an expansive trench, resulting in cheaper installations. The product is manufactured in nitrogen foamed high density polyethylene, which offers high strength-to-weight properties, resulting in a product that has high crush resistance but can be lifted by a single person (all parts are below 25kg).

The system is completely approved by Network Rail and other European transport networks and has been used on the airport extension on Manchester Metrolink.

Network Rail use the product to build under track crossings where it is utilised to carry and protect cables that have to be routed beneath train tracks. The operator has also used the product for buried cable routes, where the entire ducting network is buried to act as a deterrent to stop motivated attempts to steal or damage cables.

BENEFITS• Strong - high crush strength.• Light weight - all parts under 25kg.• Economical - no special plant required for lifting and less

excavation due to shallower burial.• Fast - rapid installation for every application.• Environmental - HDPE material consists of 70% recycled

content. Completely recyclable.• Flexible - full range of bends and fittings.• High build quality - manufactured to ISO 9001 and ISO

14001.

For further information on: MULTIduct™

APPLICATIONS• Under track crossings• Under road crossings• Buried cable routes• Linear routes• Bridge crossings• Tunnels• Station and platform renewals

THE SYSTEM• 4, 6 or 9 way options.• Each duct space is equivalent to 110mm single duct

(160mm option available in 4 way).• Each section is 1120mm long (lay length is 1070mm).• All parts manufactured in high density polyethylene.• Units have socket (female) and spigot (male) joints and

are connected by clip-fix.• Accessories to manage common bends, duct

configurations and for interfaces with traditional single ducts and access chambers.

http://www.burdensrail.com/?q=news/multiduct-fast-easy-and-economical-way-build-multiple-duct-banks



High Speed Two

HS2 has been widely reported in the news recently. It is a new dedicated passenger rail link that will run between London and Birmingham in the first phase and then extend to Manchester and Leeds later.

Building a railway on this scale takes years, just in the planning and development stages alone, and the consultation process which identified the fixed core alignment of the route has just finished.

The hybrid bill is now being prepared which will determine the land requirement. The construction phase will not begin until around 2017 and this is only provided all the complicated negotiations, political and engineering processes can be navigated successfully. Completion of the first phase is expected by 2026.

In terms of the big picture for the construction industry, HS2 is huge. It is likely to follow the completion of the Crossrail and Thameslink projects and will provide both continuity of work and the retention of skills which contribute significantly to the economy.

The longer term strategy is to extend the line to Scotland, although the Department for Transport has yet to commit to this, but upgrades of existing lines and routes are already being planned. London to Scotland in 2 hours 15 minutes is at the moment only a dream but it is sure

to come one day. The experiences of other high speed international rail routes have shown regional economic benefits, such as the route between Paris and Marseille. Spain is fast developing its high speed rail infrastructure and Madrid to the Mediterranean by train will soon be a possible, albeit expensive, commuter route.

Committing to build the line through to Manchester and Leeds will ensure HS2 delivers economic and social returns for Britain. It will bring investment and jobs to the area and increase connectivity for people and businesses across the country. It will also give a boost to our growing freight industry as HS2 will allow more capacity on existing lines and take some of the stress off our congested roads and provide a more efficient and environmentally friendly option.

So what does all this mean for Burdens? Well, our products and services are closely aligned to supporting the rail sector. Burdens Rail is growing exponentially in the current market by providing specialist knowledge and products, not only to key strategic projects such as Crossrail and Thameslink but also local stations and Permanent Way. The rail

sector provides assured continuity of long term growth and investment, so we can have confidence in developing our business accordingly. We are building our expertise and reputation by working closely with the manufacturers and contractors to provide new and innovative product solutions with a professional logistics capability.

For further details, please contact Burdens Rail on: 0845 604 3060 or email: [email protected]

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King’s Cross transformation

In 1852, King’s Cross station opened as the London Terminus for the Great Northern Railway.

Despite its historical and strategic importance, this Victorian station had never really been upated or modernised. The area was drab and the buildings were slowly deteriorating.

In 2006 planning consent was secured for the redevelopment of the station as part of a £2.3bn upgrading and redevelopment of the King’s Cross area. Work on the station has now totally changed its appearance - it has become revitalised, so leaving a quality legacy for the future.

New platforms, improved passenger facilities, refurbished roof and the number and quality of trains has dramatically increased the efficiency of the station and also added to the capacity, punctuality and safety of passengers.

A new, modern concourse was completed in 2012 with a showpiece front plaza highlighting the original Victorian façade, still in the process of construction. The external façade still incorporates the 3 sided clock tower which remains the a striking feature of this structure. This development will eventually create a major new public space for London.

The King’s Cross area is steeped in history with links to Boadicea and the Roman occupation and her body is reputed to be buried somewhere under platforms 9 and 10. Modern day fiction refers to the platform 9 and ¾ and there are many

references to King’s Cross station in books and films. Unusually there is even a platform 0 which was added in 2010.

Burdens are pleased to have been involved with this project. We have supplied various parts of the work and several contractors but mainly Balfour Beatty. We have also supplied the sub-contractors for the new ticket hall and BAM Nuttall for the works behind the station (called the redevelopment of the Old Potato Market and the original freight depot area).

The King’s Cross area is now almost unrecognisable from a few years ago and is attracting new investment with offices and research centres. There are new paved areas and water fountains and access to the Regents Canal provides lots of leisure opportunities and relaxing walks amid the history which has been preserved for future generations. Google have just announced that their new UK HQ will be situated there so the continued growing prosperity of the area is assured. Railway stations and their surrounding areas may not be traditionally regarded as places of interest but this is certainly one station to enjoy such an experience.

Stormbloc© by Hydro International, supplied at the redevelopment of King’s Cross Eastern Goods Yard. Copyright Hydro International 2013



Burdens deliver high tech track stability solution to Newcastle Metro Link

Early in February, Burdens Rail were called upon to provide an 800m run of Hydrotex to support the trackbed on a Bam Nuttall Permanent Way installation on the Metro Link in Byker, Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

Manufactured by Terram, a division of Fiberweb Geosynthetics Ltd., Hydrotex consists of a central filter media thermally bonded to two opposing needle-punched nonwovens (robust filters) to create a geocomposite with sufficient strength and protection to be durable to the abrasion and point loading of ballast.

The traditional use of a sand blanket in railway trackbed utilises a sub-ballast and/or a graded-sand layer to prevent the upward movement of fine sub-grade particles, while allowing effective drainage and dissipation of pore water pressure. Hydrotex offers this solution in one geocomposite.

Hydrotex is strong but flexible, allowing the composite to conform to the excavated formation so that no voids exist below the filter media for the development of pockets of slurry, resulting in an unstable trackbed.

Due to the tight time frame it was necessary for Burdens to make the delivery of the rolls of Hydrotex at a pre-agreed time, out of normal trading hours.

Ian Jordan, Bam Nuttall Site Agent commented: “We were very pleased with the service we received from Burdens’ Blaydon depot as they kept us fully informed about our delivery. We

required the product delivered in a tight time frame and Burdens were able to arrange with the supplier to have the product on site on Sunday and the installation went according to plan.”

Ian also commented on another benefit of installing the product: “Hydrotex was very easy to lay as it is a lot lighter than other Permanent Way geocomposites which require special equipment to install due to the excessive weight of the roll.”

For further information on: Fiberweb

http://www.burdensrail.com/?q=news/burdens-deliver-high-tech-track-stability-solution-newcastle-metro-link



The London Olympics and the Diamond Jubilee made 2012 a year to remember. Crossrail also reached a milestone in 2012 with 20 million working hours in the construction phase so far. In 2013, the tunnel boring machines ( TBMs ) are making steady and good progress deep under central London with the eastern section due to reach Canary Wharf this spring, the western machines having passed through Bond Street already. At the BFK JV offices at Westbourne Park there is a visual virtual road map showing the real-time progress of the TBM chomping away underground and was under Hyde Park when the Burdens Rail Manager, Martin Trivess-Smith visited their offices recently.

The final main central station package has been let and tier 1 contract awards are now over £5.5bn with Crossrail estimating that it is generating enough work for the equivalent of 55,000 full time jobs with contractors and the full supply chain.

Burdens is contributing to some of this work and we are currently working with up to 30 contractors, with sales to various contracts and also negotiations continuing with the main contractors and sub-contractors for all the main sites.

The Burdens Rail office at Tadley is providing a central control point to manage this business which involves some large volume orders and sometimes complex logistical solutions. Manufacturers are working closely with us on some special enquiries, including stainless steel channel drainage and gratings and deep excavation drainage with tailored size shafts to accommodate the complex design tolerances.

Burdens Rail was involved with Canary Wharf station during its initial phase to construct a giant underground concrete box ready to receive the TBM this spring. Some of you may have seen the fascinating television programme which documented this work and demonstrated clearly the vastness of this project. After the TBM has passed through Canary Wharf, work will start on the construction and fit-out of the upper sections which will be finished in 2015, some 3 years ahead of the actual station being used for passenger services.

By the time Phyllis, the TBM arriving from the west later this year, reaches Farringdon station, the new ticket halls, station passenger walking tunnels and connections with the surface levels will be completed. When Crossrail opens fully in 2018, Farringdon will be one of the busiest interchanges in Britain, linking other lines and the underground system. All the central

station areas will have modern open space/public realm areas to improve the appearance of the approaches, complete with new trees, sitting areas and meeting places.

The North Woolwich ‘Box’ has recently been completed 4 months ahead of schedule and is so huge that the central tower building in Canary Wharf could be laid inside. It will shortly be the crossover point for 2 more TBMs, Sophia and Mary. There is also currently some discussion regarding the funding of the station fit-out and regeneration scheme (including commercial and retail) that will be built in conjunction with the 585 houses Berkeley Homes are building later this year.

Laing O’Rourke has just started on site at Custom House station in London’s docklands alongside the Excel Centre. Custom House station is a modular construction and is being built largely off-site. The roof will be made of a plastic called EFTE which is similar to that used on the Eden Project.

So plenty going on!

2013 sees the Crossrail project construction phase reaching its peak. Burdens Rail is ideally placed to service all parts of this project with strategically placed branches around London. Wolseley Utilities trading as Burdens, are FORS members, our vehicles are fully Crossrail compliant and drivers Crossrail trained. We are working hard with the contractors and manufacturers to provide the best service and products and our flexible approach together with excellent logistics capabilities is proving a winning formula, with most of the contractors trusting us with their Civils orders based on this solid performance. There is a wide range of news and information on this significant rail infrastructure project on the Crossrail website - www.crossrail.co.uk.

Crossrail update



Redi-Rock™ modular retaining wall system ...with the look of natural stone!

The Redi-Rock™ retaining wall system is an ingenious, space saving solution for the retention of earth for a wide range of retaining, force protection, landscaping and flood protection applications. This ‘big block system’ has the appearance of stone and is versatile enough to achieve height without compromising strength. Each one tonne block interlocks with the next and is dry laid, resulting in extremely fast installation times and cost savings.

Redi-Rock™ (supplied through CPM Group Ltd., who hold the exclusive territory agreement for the manufacture and supply of Redi-Rock™ in the UK) is partially manufactured from recycled materials to provide a sustainable solution for a wide range of landscaping applications.

APPLICATIONS• Modular Redi-Rock™ retaining walls• Modular Redi-Rock™ free standing• Flood protection• Landscaping• Reinforced panels• L sections

Burdens provide Redi-Rock to Volker Fitzpatrick’s contract for works at Acton Freight Yard, West LondonSince being awarded the £15.5 million contract for works at Acton Freight Yard, West London, Volker Rail have installed over 568 Redi-Rock™ blocks equating to approximately 305m2 supplied by Burdens Rail to support the project.

At 1066Kg, Redi-Rock™ is a flexible heavyweight walling solution



Rail project updateThe Burdens Rail office is able to draw on Burdens’ vast civil engineering industry experience as we constantly review suppliers and manufacturers to ensure all Burdens depots are stocked with the right materials at the right price.

Burdens’ stock range includes many Network Rail Approved products, including geotextiles, geogrids, cable troughs, track ballast, copings and oversail blocks.

The following project list highlights some of the leading rail contractors and the products that have in many cases been delivered within challenging time restrictions.

FEATURED RAIL PROJECT: Chadwell Heath Station AFACONTRACTOR: Concept Rail Limited

Burdens Rail supplied Concept Rail Ltd., on the Chadwell Heath station refurbishment, platform upgrade, bridge erection and access for all with copings, tactile paving, ducting, bricks and blocks at this space constrained site.

The existing bridge at Chadwell Heath station was removed and a new one erected incorporating a lift to each platform. Platform copings have been renewed and tactile paving installed to every platform.

The large civils works completed within the small confines of the platforms made it a very challenging project. Many factors were taken into account when completing the works which included OHLE and train movements. All staff were PTS trained and safety was paramount to the project.

Logistically the site was very challenging - contractors were only able to transport plant and materials during given dates in possessions.

Planning was key to enable the momentum on site to achieve the required milestones each week. A vast range of skills were required to complete the platform lift shaft brickwork and civils related works, along with all enabling and temporary works for the project.

RAIL PROJECTS IN BRIEFPROJECT: BLACKFRIARS STATIONCONTRACTOR: DMC RAIL Aggregates, copings and tactile paving was supplied for this landmark station upgrade. Due to the city location and both space and time constraints, Burdens Rail accommodated weekend and night time deliveries.

PROJECT: STOURBRIDGE LINE EXTENSIONCONTRACTOR: VGC CONSTRUCTIONThis 14 kilometre line extension was supplied with aggregates, small tools, ducting, timber, aggregates, troughs and lids in a timely fashion as track possession times were critical to avoid fines being incurred.

PROJECT: TILBURY LOOPCONTRACTOR: AMEY RAILThis major platform extension project consisting of Purfleet, Tilbury Town, Stanford Le Hope, Grays, and Dagenham Docks was supplied with platform copings, tactile paving, aggregates, hand tools, timber, troughing, hi-vis, bricks and blocks.

PROJECT: BENFLEETCONTRACTOR: VS RAIL Aggregates, bricks, copings and tactile paving were supplied for this critical track possession over the Christmas period.

PROJECT: DAGENHAM EASTCONTRACTORS: SES AND SPOORTECHGabions, stone and troughing were supplied on this time critical track possession.

PROJECT: EAST ANGLIA UP-GRADECONTRACTORS: SPENCE REFIT Walthamstow, Downsham, Downham Market, Ponders End and Sawbridgeworth were supplied with tactiles, copings, blocks, bricks, aggregates and ducting on this fast track project which will extend to 50 stations.



Rail project update Meet the Burdens Railteam on stand G93 at 30 April - 2 May 2013 • Earls Court 2

The UK’s definitive rail event returns to Earls Court, London for its 11th time on 30th April to 2nd May 2013 and the Burdens Rail team will be there!

Railtex is the all encompassing showcase for technological innovation across all sectors of the rail supply market. Against a backdrop of continuing investment in rail and significant ongoing projects, Railtex will provide an ideal opportunity for you to meet with the Burdens Rail team in person.

If you would like to join us, click on the link below to register for your ticket online and save the £20 entrance fee on the door.

For further information on: Railtex ‘13

http://www.railtex.co.uk

Wolseley Utilities Limited, trading as Burdens. Company Number: 8144358. Registered Office: The Wolseley Center, Harrison Way, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire CV31 3HH.

Wolseley Utilities Limited, trading as Burdens.Company Number: 8144358. Registered Office: The Wolseley Center,

Harrison Way, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire CV31 3HH.

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