Corus’ new Railway Interface Management service – for organisations working in close proximity to railway lines

The Service is aimed at organisations such as developers, building contractors and local authorities who have to work over, under or alongside the railway.  It should help them avoid increases in cost and time incurred through not taking the rail industries requirements into consideration.

Central offerings include:

• Risk assessment – to safeguard assets and ensure safe working and minimal costs
• Design and construction assessment – to ensure proposals are cost-effective and will gain the necessary approvals
• Detailed advice on railway standard engineering requirements and rail-related legislation
• Liaison with railway operators and authorities
• Technical support throughout a project

The Service will be of benefit to organisations involved in either capital development projects or general works.

Tom Storey, Associate Director of the Railway Interface Management team explains: “Working around railway lines whether you are constructing a bridge, installing services under a railway or clearing vegetation alongside the track, is a complicated and risky business.  In the past developers, utilities and contractors would have sought conflicting advice from several different companies or consultants.  What the team at Corus will provide is a one stop shop that provides the necessary advice and expertise to guide and support clients through every step of the process so that projects are planned and completed on time and to budget. ” 

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Notes to editor

Corus manufactures rail and track products at facilities in the UK and France. Supported by world class quality and testing procedures and advanced logistical systems, the business supplies rail networks worldwide. Commercial and technical teams are supported by local representatives in over 85 countries who all have extensive experience in international trade. Customers benefit from expertise in high-speed lines, heavy haul, urban transport, logistics and establishing finance packages.

The rail track product portfolio includes; heavy rail (flat bottom, bullhead, conductor) in all grades, also head hardened, grooved, stainless steel clad, corrosion resistant, asymmetric, light, bridge and crane rail, long welded rail strings up to 220m, steel sleepers, fishplates and baseplates.

Corus also offers a wide range of railway infrastructure services.  This gives the business a unique range of products and services that are driven by world leading metallurgy skills, a deep understanding of track product design and manufacture, right through to how these products behave during and after installation in the railway.