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PBH has a team of seasoned track engineers with expertise in maintenance, renewals, and major projects. Our proficiency extends to conducting meticulous asset condition assessments for both plain line and switches & crossings (S&C), with a capability to deliver comprehensive reports tailored to specific remits.

From low-speed environments featuring aged components in sidings and depots to high-speed mainline tracks, our experience spans a wide spectrum. We specialise in assessments for route improvement and linespeed increase initiatives, including the application of Track-Ex assessments to evaluate the feasibility of linespeed enhancements.

Our team has a demonstrated track record, having successfully executed numerous assessments for a diverse range of clients. We are ready to provide comprehensive assistance for any track condition needs you may have, maintaining a commitment to professionalism and excellence in our approach.

Our team possesses extensive expertise in delivering Switch and Crossing (S&C) designs, ranging from straightforward standard turnouts to intricate bespoke arrangements and remodelling projects. In addition, we specialise in offering S&C design solutions tailored for train depots, where space constraints necessitate strategic planning to optimise functionality.

We are well-versed in addressing the complex interdisciplinary interfaces and requirements inherent in S&C projects. Through close collaboration with other discipline designers, we ensure seamless integration of multidisciplinary elements, employing a Systems Engineering approach.

Beyond design production, our services extend to providing a CRE-D representative and, if required, a CEM-D, aligning with the specifications outlined in NR/L2/RSE/02009.
Should you have a project requiring S&C design expertise, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We are committed to supporting your requirements and dedicating our efforts to ensuring the success of your project.

Our design team has leveraged its multidisciplinary expertise to comprehensively analyse prevalent interface challenges inherent in depot design projects. This in-depth understanding has empowered us to adeptly navigate these challenges, positioning us at the forefront of design development for railway systems in depot environments. Our proactive approach facilitates a seamless design development and sign-off process.

This wealth of knowledge has played a significant role in positioning PBH Rail as a key participant in numerous high-complexity depot design projects, ranging from confined brownfield sites to well-established, high-traffic TOC passenger rolling stock depots. We possess extensive expertise in various depot assets, ensuring our capability to provide guidance from the early stages of GRIP/PACE, through design development to the conclusive implementation with as-built sign-off procedures.
Our proficiency encompasses a wide array of depot assets, including but not limited to:

• Wheel Lathes
• Bogie Drop Pits
• Fuelling Roads
• Overhead Gantries
• Raised Cleaning Walkways
• Bogie Turntables
• Jack Roads
• HVAC Systems
• Hoists
• Pit Roads
• Embedded Track
• Stabling Roads
• Various types of Buffer Stops and Wheel Stops

We invite you to contact us should you require assistance in navigating your next depot upgrade. Our team is ready to contribute its expertise to enhance the success of your project.

One pivotal factor contributing to the successful completion of projects lies in the detailed execution of an extensive early GRIP/PACE stage study. This stage serves as a crucial measure to identify and resolve initial challenges that, if left unaddressed, could lead to subsequent implications in terms of both time and costs. Our organisation takes pride in possessing the requisite expertise to conduct such studies adeptly, effectively capturing and mitigating challenges at an early stage.

Whether the project involves a brownfield site for a new depot facility or necessitates the enhancement of capacity in an existing single-track railway, our proven track record attests to our capability to navigate through feasibility options. These options are systematically evaluated, enabling us to select a singular option and proceed with confidence, minimising unforeseen implications.

Our comprehensive feasibility studies encompass various critical aspects, including:

• Viability Assessment: Rigorous evaluation to determine the feasibility of the proposed scheme.
• Land Boundary Analysis: Precise calculation of the required land area for the project.
• Materials Evaluation: Assessment of the quantity of new and serviceable materials essential for project execution.
• Sustainability Considerations: Exploration of potential opportunities for the reuse of existing materials to align with sustainability objectives.
• Planning Construction Phasing: Strategic planning of construction phases to conduct impact assessments on the existing rail infrastructure.

By adhering to these practices, we ensure a thorough understanding of project nuances and lay the foundation for successful outcomes, characterised by efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and minimal uncertainties.

Our team boasts significant proficiency in the development of track drainage designs. It is worth acknowledging that drainage design has long been governed by Civil Engineering standards. Nevertheless, we have been approached by numerous clients seeking our assistance in crafting customised track drainage schemes. These schemes often deviate from the requirements of Civils standards due to various constraints such as land limitations, logistical challenges, and budgetary considerations.

In response to these demands, we are committed to formulating tailored solutions for sites confronted with such constraints. Our approach involves the meticulous development of options aimed at providing optimal drainage solutions. These solutions are characterised by their affordability, feasibility, comprehensive risk assessment, and alignment with the requirements set by Route teams for installation within their infrastructure.

PBH have developed linespeed increase solutions and reports for projects across the network in support of enhancement schemes.

Dedicated to excellence in track design, PBH has been a leading force in the industry for over two decades, placing plain line design at the forefront of our business operations. Our expansive track design team, one of the largest in the country, has successfully produced designs for both domestic plain line and high-output track renewal programs nationwide.

Notably, we play a pivotal role in supporting Network Rail Works delivery programs by directly providing thorough design solutions. With a capacity to deliver a substantial number of designs annually, we consistently uphold our commitment to quality and efficiency.

Our highly skilled team collaborates closely with clients, ensuring a right-first-time approach and efficient delivery in accordance with specified remits and requirements. This dedication not only meets but exceeds client expectations, resulting in enduring partnerships and repeat business.
In addition to design production, we offer the services of a CRE-D representative and, if necessary, a CEM-D, adhering meticulously to the requirements outlined in NR/L2/RSE/02009.

PBH are ready to support any plain line-related project requirements, boasting a robust portfolio of satisfied clients for whom we consistently deliver high-quality design solutions.

The assessment of clearance is a key factor aimed at ensuring the optimal space between moving trains and surrounding infrastructure. Our specialised software, coupled with the expertise of our team, facilitates comprehensive gauging assessments. These assessments provide our clients with a precise understanding of the clearance between moving vehicles and infrastructure, either during the design phase or in the pre/post-construction stages.

Our experienced team engages in close collaboration with clients and Network Rail Gauging Engineers, ensuring efficient project delivery aligned with specified requirements. This collaborative approach encompasses gauging assessments across various domains:

Lineside Infrastructure: Gauging assessments are conducted during the design phase to guarantee compliance with clearances. This encompasses all lineside infrastructure, including Overbridges, Tunnels, Underbridges, Signals, and Antennas. Upon installation, our gauging team can provide on-site analysis, offering valuable insights for handover purposes.

Platforms: Clearance and stepping distance assessments form a crucial aspect, whether integrated into optioneering reports, platform alteration schemes, or post-construction activities.

New Vehicle Introduction: Gauging assessments are systematically conducted along entire routes to identify structures requiring attention for the seamless integration of new vehicles.

By leveraging our expertise and cutting-edge technology, we strive to deliver detailed gauging assessments that contribute to the safety and operational efficiency of rail infrastructure, making PBH a market leader in this discipline.

The PBH team possesses in depth knowledge and expertise in addressing the intricacies of platform and station infrastructure. Our understanding of gauging, coupled with our track design capabilities, positions us as well-equipped professionals to undertake various platform interface projects.

Our diverse portfolio includes a range of projects, including but not limited to:

• Track realignment adjacent to platforms to enhance the train/platform interface.
• Platform coper alterations, whether associated with track works or station upgrades.
• Platform extension schemes, offering crucial track and gauging insights to the broader project team.
• Platform and station infrastructure upgrades, leveraging our rail systems expertise to determine optimal positions for railway infrastructure.
• Platform gauging and setting out, utilising our knowledgeable team to provide support throughout the construction phase.

Recognising the complexity of interdisciplinary interfaces inherent in platform projects, PBH collaborates closely with other discipline designers and asset stewards. This collaborative approach ensures seamless integration of multidisciplinary interfaces.

In addition to design production, our services extend to providing a CRE-D representative and, if required, a CEM-D, aligning with the specifications outlined in NR/L2/RSE/02009. At PBH, we are committed to delivering comprehensive solutions that adhere to the highest standards in the industry.

In recent years, our team has successfully cultivated a proficiency in 3D modelling. This development was initiated in response to a specific client request aimed at enhancing the visualisation of construction processes, sequencing, and plant requirements for projects. The primary objective is to optimise possession times, thereby facilitating efficient project delivery.

PBH support our clients procurement processes in producing Materials Take Offs and general Tender support.

PBH provide technical support to installation projects, including setting out details, as built verification and PWay CRE services.