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Anglian Line – OLE Structures Renewals

Softech supported the upgrade of OLE structures across the Anglian Line by developing detailed bonding plans and addressing ground movement challenges. Our interdisciplinary team ensured safe, stable, and compliant installations across 270 assets.

Client

TSO for Morgan Sindall

Project Completed

Dec 2017

The Challenge For Softech

The Anglian Line Route upgrade was a critical infrastructure project aimed at enhancing rail connectivity. A key challenge involved addressing structural movement issues affecting approximately 270 OLE structures at the Colchester Site and Ilford Depot, which required renewals or remedial works due to ground subsidence, inadequate foundations, and ground heave, resulting in leaning structures. Developing 25 complex Bonding Plans that accounted for potential ground movement added further technical difficulty. Effective collaboration among multiple engineering disciplines was essential to ensure coordinated solutions across structural, electrical and civil engineering interfaces.

270 OLE Structure Assessments

OLE design review for bonding plan

Ground Subsidence Solutions

Interdisciplinary Reviews

Interdisciplinary design reviews.

Engineering Integration

Softech’s Solution

An interdisciplinary team assessed 270 OLE structures requiring renewals or remedial works, addressing issues such as ground subsidence, inadequate foundations, and ground heave through innovative engineering solutions. Regular interdisciplinary design reviews enabled the seamless integration of Bonding Plans with broader engineering requirements, improving project efficiency. 

A workman on a Crane working on OLE at Anglian Line

Adaptive OLE designs were developed to accommodate changes driven by bonding considerations, maintaining both structural stability and electrical performance. This collaborative approach ensured compliance with safety standards while delivering a robust and coordinated solution.

Anglian Line Construction

The Result

This project demonstrated the importance of comprehensive Bonding Plans, innovative engineering solutions and interdisciplinary collaboration. By addressing ground-related challenges through meticulous design and careful alteration of OLE systems, the project successfully modernised rail infrastructure, enhanced safety and improved overall rail connectivity. The project’s success underscored the significance of adaptable and integrated engineering approaches in complex rail electrification projects.

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Sebastian Lustro

“As a French company entering in the UK for the first time, we were dependent on Softech’s team to execute our Overhead Line project. Softech was able to meet all installation deadlines and met all quality standards demanded by Network Rail.”

Rail Sector Director TSO Group

Our Work: Case Studies

Cumbrian Line Telecoms Design

Cumbrian Line Telecoms Design
Softech conducted site surveys to assess existing FTN card availability, ensuring an efficient use of infrastructure. By arranging a Direct Circuit Al...
Jun 20, 2024
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Haxby Telecoms Design

Haxby Telecoms Design
Carrying out site survey and telecoms detailed design for NR owned assets which includes station information and surveillance system.
Jan 26, 2024
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Eastbourne Siding

Eastbourne Siding
Softech conducted a condition assessment to confirm that the existing signalling system is capable of performing the required train movements.
Dec 5, 2023
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Radlett

Radlett
This study was completed to assess how best to path down direction freight trains between the Midland Main Line and the proposed SRFI at Radlett.
Jan 12, 2016
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Richmond Platform 3

Richmond Platform 3
Enhanced rail signalling for Richmond Platform 3 under LOCIP ensures efficient 5-car operations. Softech's ensures optimal design solutions.
Jul 16, 2015
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