Haigh Rail Limited were tasked with concrete remedial works, baseplate re-alignment, re-railing, crossing replacements, block paving replacement and re-gauging of all four corners into the stops at two locations, Dudley Street and Dartmouth Street tram stops.

Single line closure over two consecutive weekends allowed the infrastructure to operate bi-directional on a single line and to remain open to the public whist allowing for the continuation of works.

Haigh Rail Limited developed an adjustable base plate design allowing for the increase/decrease of track level ensuring the correct geometry when entering/stopping at/leaving the tram stop.

The programme for core works was built so resource, materials, plant and equipment could be distributed at the same time, working at and completing the sites in unison.

Block paving, concrete edge beams, rail and ballast were all excavated/cut-out/removed allowing for the removal of unstable base-plates and the installation of the adjustable base plates and new rail.

Welding and stress restoration took place before the reinstatement of temporary walkways, concrete edge-beams and block paving.

All works were completed and handed back within the granted possession.

Haigh Rail Limited was commissioned to undertake the renewal of the track and heavy duty road crossing at New Swan Lane. To minimise public disruption the project was planned to be completed within a 60 hour period.

Following a pre-isolated rail delivery shift a temporary compound was established at Black Lake car park, inclusive of welfare, site office, materials and plant.

Haigh Rail Limited commissioned Traffic Management, which allowed for complete access to the site.

Utilising on and off track plant, Haigh Rail Limited successfully removed the aged heavy duty road crossing, floor cutting along pedestrian and road tarmac and associated rail, contaminated ballast and slab.

Once removed and to coincide with the required track geometry, Haigh Rail Limited placed 300mm of hardcore base, installed outer and inner concrete stabilisation beams. Twin block concrete sleepers were laid in accordance to accept the new road crossing, guaranteeing all original geometry. New rails were set in place, welded and stressed and completed re-ballasting throughout the site.

Installation of new road crossing panels prior to tarmac works and hot line markings completed.

Stability testing of the road crossing was performed prior to removal of all Traffic Management.

Hand-back along with dilapidation survey and compound clearance were all completed within the allocated timeframe.

Haigh Rail Limited completed a survey following the discovery of a cracked/defect rail within an embedded road section of the rail infrastructure.

It was ascertained that the affected rail could not be plated, so an urgent submission was approved to replace a 5m section.

Inclusive of Traffic Management, Haigh Rail Limited jointly planned a 40-hour possession to complete works and re-open to the public.

Once the possession was attained, Haigh Rail Limited proceeded with road cutting parallel to either side of the defected rail, removed the existing ALH and broke out the surrounding concrete utilising plant with a slew restrictor and hand tools to expose the rail and fixings.

The damaged rail was cut and removed from site allowing for the installation of a new section.

The new rail was installed to gauge and track geometry, welded and ground to specification.

Rapid set concrete was installed within the exposed area to generate the required space for the inclusion of ALH.

Shuttering was placed between the rail and straight cut concrete to create a void for the pouring of the on-site mixed ALH.

All materials, plant, tools and barriers were removed before the re-opening of the Traffic Management, which was staged throughout the works, allowing for extended use of the busy roundabout, minimising disruption to the public.