Project: Charing Cross London Underground Station
Sector: Rail & Transport Infrastructure
Product: Stairwell-Pro
Application: Escalator tunnel access / ceiling panel removal
Client/Contractor: Spoor-Tech
The Challenge
Working within the restricted environment of an escalator tunnel at Charing Cross London Underground station to carry out remedial works and upgrades behind the ceiling panels presented a complex access challenge. As with many rail related applications, works had to be completed within a scheduled possession period to minimise disruption to passengers.
The system needed to provide a stable working platform above two escalators and a central staircase, which are set at differing gradients while accommodating changes in level and working within the confined geometry of the tunnel.
Project photographs courtesy of Spoor-TechThe Solution
The configuration was engineered to span the two escalators and central stair, creating a secure working platform while adapting to the different levels within the tunnel.
This allowed the contractor to access the ceiling area required for panel removal without relying on a conventional access arrangement that would have been unsuitable for the restricted space, varying levels and short duration execution period for the project.
The Result
The project also highlighted the benefits of a modular access system that can be configured around existing infrastructure, rather than requiring the working environment to be altered to accommodate the access solution.
Why Stairwell-Pro?
- Bespoke configurations for complex access requirements
- Specifically designed for use around stairs and changes in level in restricted spaces
- Modular design allows systems to be adapted to individual applications
- Provides stable working platforms in restricted environments
- Suitable for demanding rail and transport infrastructure applications
- Certified to BS 1139-6: 2022
Why Alto?
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