F ollowing the completion of platform improvement works across MerseyRail, Pod-Trak were contracted to carry out restressing workings at five stations across the network. All the sites were through tight platform areas with constrained RoTR possession access of 5hrs reduced to 4hrs working time taking into consideration the isolation of the 3rd Rail. Many of the sites had been attempted previously by others but issues such as sleepers being stuck to the pads and seized clips led to numerous abortive shifts. Pod-Trak were engaged by AMCO to offer a viable solution and complete the sites in question. To avoid any issues on site, each location was surveyed in advance and a lessons learned session held with AMCO to ensure previous issues could be resolved. A schedule of p

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