Case Study
Walsall to Rugeley Electrification Project
Case Study: Walsall to Rugeley Electrification Project Client: Consulting Engineer: Services Provided: Location: Value: Year: www.stratageotechnics.com 01773 304056 info@stratageotechnics.com Van Elle’s Geotechnical Division, Strata Geotechnics was selected to carry out an ‘on track’ ground investigation to provide design information for piled foundations required for new overhead line electrification (OLE) infrastructure associated with upgrading to electric propulsion on the Walsall to Rugeley Line. The work undertaken consisted of dynamic sampling, dynamic probing, hand digging and rotary drilling. Rotary drilling was completed in track side station areas, and off track areas adjacent to the Network Rail boundary fences. Strata was abl