Pandrol VIPA-SP track support system for the Leven Bridge in Cumbria, England

The author discusses challenges faced by Pandrol in replacing the steel deck structure of Cumbria, England's Leven Bridge, including very fast-moving tidal flows in the Morecambe Bay. Network Rail decided to replace the deck structure when severe corrosion on the 49-span bridge, which links Lancaster and Barrow-in-Furness and carries a double-track railway line, made maintenance no longer economical. Details of Pandrol's VIPA-SP track support system are given.

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• Authors:
  • Morison, Chris
• Publication Date: 2006

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; Photos;
• Pagination: pp 4-5
• Serial:
  • Rail Engineering International
  • Volume: 35
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: De Rooi Publications
  • ISSN: 0141-4615

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bays; Bridge decks; Corrosion; Double track; Railroad tracks; Railroads; Steel
• Identifier Terms: Leven Bridge; Network Rail (Firm); Pandrol; VIPA-SP
• Uncontrolled Terms: Tidal flow; Track support systems
• Geographic Terms: Cumbria (England)
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01051674
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 19 2007 8:27AM