Case Study
Swansea Depot Civils
UTX installation SWANSEA VALUE £1.5M OCTOBER 2017 – AUG 2018 HITACHI OPERATED DEPOT “Depot remodelling to facilitate the re-fuelling of bi-mode trains.” Swansea Depot Civils CIVIL ENGINEERINGP od-Trak were contracted to carry out all the civils modifications within the depot that were necessary to facilitate the maintenance and use of bi-mode trains being used on the Great Western Main Line. The scope of works included UTX’s, drainage, walkways, HV cable routes, concrete bases, a new layby and retaining structures. All works were carried out on midweek days with careful planning to ensure the depot remained operational at all times. Deep excavations with poor ground conditions throughout the depot posed a constant challenge to the project team. Temporary works des