“Switching access and stairways across NWEP Phase 3 & 4” NWEP Switching Access NWEP Switching Access New access at Kirkham East (Phase 3) T o provide safe access to overhead line switching structures Pod-Trak were contracted to install access stairs and walkways at various locations on NWEP Phase 3 & 4. As the entire electrification project was new build, there was no existing access to any of the proposed new switching structures. The design included a series of walkways, steps, stairs and handrails. The works were carried out on days and involved a lot of hand digging on embankments where it was unsuitable for machines. With tight timescales pre- commissioning, the works were planned for days to make use of longer working hours and improved conditions. Material l

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