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High Speed-1 Rail Link OLE Adjustment

Softech supported the Purfleet Station Level Crossing Replacement by designing and delivering adjustments to the OLE system. Our solution ensured safe clearances for a new highway bridge while maintaining efficient rail operations.

Client

Waterman Group

Project Completed

Jun 2022

The Challenge For Softech

On the High Speed-1 Channel Tunnel line, the Purfleet Station Level Crossing Replacement project was initiated to enhance safety and improve transportation efficiency by replacing an existing level crossing with a highway bridge. This required the lowering of Overhead Line Electrification (OLE) catenaries to ensure proper clearance between the new highway bridge and the electrification system.

OLE Site Surveys

Clearance Calculations.

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Feasibility study

OLE design

OLE catenary lowering

Altered Catenary System

Softech’s Solution

Softech overcame the OLE clearance challenge at the new highway overbridge by conducting a detailed feasibility study to assess the technical and safety implications of lowering the catenary. The proposed solution was documented and submitted for GRIP 3 approval, incorporating feedback to finalise the design

High speed 1 Over Head Lines

Supported by safety assessments and impact analyses, the refined design achieved GRIP 4 approval. This ensured safe clearances between the electrification system and the bridge, delivering a compliant and practical solution.

Workman reviewing HS1 Purfleet tracks and OLE

The Result

The Purfleet Station Level Crossing Replacement project exemplified the significance of meticulous planning, feasibility evaluation, and regulatory compliance in OLE design for infrastructure upgrades. By conducting thorough site assessments, feasibility studies, and obtaining GRIP 3 and GRIP 4 approvals, the project paved the way for a successful transition in principle from a level crossing to a highway bridge, all while ensuring safe and efficient rail operations.

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How would you rate the technical knowledge and skills of Softech Rail’s staff?

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Manoj Gupta

“Really pleased with Softech’s Teams’ proactive approach and always going the extra mile to keep the quality, cost and program on target.”

Rail Sector Director Waterman 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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