Feb 14, 2023 | Rail: Civils & Structures, Rail: Electrification
In the latest of a series of pieces exploring sector-specific challenges, we look at some characteristics specific to rail projects, both overground and underground. Access to the rail network One challenge in many rail projects is simply gaining access to the track....
Jan 17, 2023 | Energy & Power, Rail: Civils & Structures, Rail: Electrification
See some of the projects we were involved with during 2022 in this capability showcase video, featuring projects from all sectors, including rail civils, rail electrification and power & energy. To find out more about Whitfield Consulting Services, please visit...
Sep 28, 2022 | Rail: Civils & Structures
When a lorry hit a railway bridge at high speed, engineers at WCS were called to inspect and assess the damage and residual risk caused by the crash. A visual inspection was undertaken, and a strategy for repairs documented. Deemed safe, commencement of rail traffic...
Jan 20, 2022 | Rail: Civils & Structures
No theatre and no cocktails, but we still enjoyed our night out in the city recently, assisting our clients AmcoGiffen on a visit to inspect this rail bridge between Fenchurch Street and Limehouse in London’s square mile. We’re happy to report that Whitfield...
Jan 13, 2022 | Rail: Civils & Structures
Braving the cold winter night, it was good to be out on surveying duties last week assisting our clients J. Murphy & Sons Limited on another project replacing essential rail infrastructure as part of their Civil Asset Maintenance contract with Network Rail....
Dec 13, 2021 | Rail: Civils & Structures
We were pleased to be on hand recently to help our client J. Murphy & Sons Ltd. with a site visit in the early hours, as Whitfield Consulting Services were called to inspect this brick overbridge in Willesden. During works on the Civil Asset Maintenance contract...
Aug 5, 2021 | Rail: Civils & Structures
It was great to meet our client Nationwide Engineering recently at Weymouth station on Dorset’s Jurassic coast. WCS were asked to survey and assess the existing platform canopy structure and determine its ability to support the installation of a new latch way fall...
May 20, 2021 | Rail: Civils & Structures
Efficiency and economy. Whitfield Consulting Services knows that both are essential for finding the right engineering design service for your project. That’s why are very...
May 13, 2021 | Rail: Civils & Structures
Here at Whitfield Consulting Services we love a challenge and working to find our clients efficient solutions to often complex problems is where we know we are adding value. So, it was great to see our strengthening works design to this footbridge...
May 7, 2021 | Rail: Civils & Structures
It was great to see our permanent works scheme for the repairs to the Shoreditch High Street Road Bridge going ahead last weekend. Following on from the installation of our temporary works scheme back in March, Whitfield Consulting Services had gone on to design the...
Mar 19, 2021 | Rail: Civils & Structures
WCS out on site again on a crisp February morning, this time attending a survey under possession at Downs Park Road in Hackney with our client J Murphy & Sons (on behalf of Network Rail) and with OLE design support from Andromeda Engineering Limited. The...
Mar 3, 2021 | Rail: Civils & Structures
Design is underway on the permanent works scheme for repairs to Shoreditch High Street Road Bridge. WCS attended a meeting on New Year’s Day with Network Rail and J.Murphy & Sons following an urgent call due to accidental damage caused by excavations in the...
