Adman were appointed by Translink as Principal Contractor under the FW065 Infrastructure Support Framework to undertake essential remedial works to address a ballast slip along a section of railway embankment at Glenavy which left a short section of track unstable. The project involved a week long track possession during which 120ft section of track was lifted and new Ballast Retention System installed along with erosion protection matting, new fencing and updated track reinstatement to current NIR specifications.
Our scope of works included:
- Tree clearance in advance of possession
- Uplifting of 120ft section of track & excavating the area to formation
- Installing ‘asset BaFix 100 Ballast Retention System along with erosion protection matting, fencing and permanent way reinstatement to current NIR specifications
- A combination of Rail Plant, Track Excavators and Grab lorries were used to complete the works
