Revolutionary Rail Footbridge

The UK rail network's first self-supporting fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) bridge has been lifted into position over a railway line at St Austell in Cornwall. The innovative footbridge, which crosses the Paddington to Penzance main line, was used as it is hoped to be virtually maintenance free, will not corrode, and was easier to install than a steel bridge.

Network Rail is now taking forward pilot projects to assess the viability of using FRP elsewhere. The St Austell bridge was designed by Parsons Brinckerhoff, fabricated by Pipex in Plymouth and installed by Edmund Nuttall.

Article courtesy of Construction News(25/10/07)

Further Info

For further information, contact Peter Bishop, Head of Public Relations at:
Edmund Nuttall Limited
St James House, Knoll Road, Camberley,
Surrey GU15 3XW
Tel: 01276 63484
Fax:01276 66060
E-Mail: peter.bishop@edmund-nuttall.co.uk