rail-sector

Working within the Rail Sector

With over 16 years experience of working in the rail industry, we have an impressive portfolio of completed projects for LUL, Network Rail, DLR and Crossrail – providing Infrastructure, M&E, Communication and Construction services.

Our highly-trained, multi-disciplined team can design, develop, deliver and maintain the most complex integrated systems.

Our vast knowledge and experience has allowed us to carryout works within stations, tunnels and depots, including:

  • Design works including 3D Modelling
  • Telecoms and Security – CCTV, PA, CIS, PHP, Radio, OPO, Fibre and telephone systems
  • M&E – LV Lighting, Small Power, UPS, CMS, Fire, Heating, Ventilation, and Plumbing
  • Construction – Premises, Cladding, Architectral finishes, Civils and Fire Protection
  • Surveys – Trackside Gauging, Testing and Inspections

Our clients include:

  • Atkins
  • Balfour Beatty
  • Capco
  • Croydon Tramlink
  • DLR
  • High Speed 1
  • Hochtief UK
  • Kings College London
  • London Overground
  • London Underground
  • London Rail
  • TFL
  • Tube Lines
  • WYG

Case Studies

TFL – Tower Hill Step Free Access Project

Contract Value: £1,500,000

As Principle Contractor, Delatim were responsible for managing and coordinating the worksite at Tower Hill and liaised with a number of other LU suppliers and contractors to ensure the SFA Project was delivered safely and to programme.  Delatim delivered the following works:

  • Electrical, Fire, Mechanical and Comms Conceptual and Detailed design submission for the enabling phase of the project
  • Enabling of existing and strip out of redundant services to room 2/281 in preparation for room conversion
  • Removal of internal walls, making good walls and floors to room 2/281
  • Installation of new wind posts wall strengthening system
  • Installation of new changeover switch and dual supplies from switch rooms E2 and E5
  • Installation of new CMS, Small power, Lighting and mechanical supplies within newly constructed Connect CER
  • Installation of new multi-compartment trunking system throughout the entrance ticket hall
  • Relocation of Fire Main, GLAP, PA, CCTV, Lighting and small power within entrance ticket hall
  • Relocation of Lighting, CCTV, PA, and signage supplies on platform 3

Diverting existing services away from the new proposed Lift location

Installation of new electrical control panel and distribution equipment

Installation of new electrical control panel and distribution equipment

Installation of new ceiling

TFL – Kings Cross Visitors Information Centre

Contract value: £750,000

 

Structural Engineering and MEP Works for the installation of a new Visitor Information Centre at Kings Cross Station (Western Ticket Hall).

Delatim were awarded a design and build contract for the works at Kings Cross Station.  The works involved developing a non-used area of the station and converting the space into a new Visitor Information Centre.  During the project Delatim had to engage and work collaboratively with other Stakeholders contributing to the Project. Works included the following:

  • MEP and Structural Design
  • Hoarding (Fire rated)
  • Installation of Fire detection linked to main station Fire Alarm Control Panel
  • Installation of VIC Structure including walls and ceiling
  • Installation and enabling of LV power, Lighting, Comms and mechanical equipment
  • Installation of new desks, displays, glazing and doors
Back of House area being stripped out ready for the installation of new VIC. Existing assets had to be enabled

Back of House area being stripped out ready for the installation of new VIC. Existing assets had to be enabled

Installation of wall and first fix of electrical and mechanical equipment

Installation of wall and first fix of electrical and mechanical equipment

Final works completed

Final works completed

London Underground - Fit For Future Stations

Contract value: £1,000,000

Fit for Futures Stations programme was established to meet the changing needs of customers and the advancement of technology.  The programme was focused on providing a better customer experience in stations.

Delatim’s role in the Fit for Future Stations involved staff closing down the existing ticket offices across over 70 locations.  As a multi-disciplined company, Delatim have been able to undertake all of the required trade packages, in-house, using our own experienced engineers which include the following:

  • Minor demolition
  • Tiling
  • Plastering & rendering
  • Installation of architectural glass and windows,
  • Carpentry
  • Flooring and ceiling works
  • Mechanical and Electrical works include: enabling / removing electrical supplies, enabling and removing ducting and ventilation, installation of new voice transfer systems and test and commissioning
Existing Ticket Office Windows removed and infilled with Blockwork. Services also enabled and removed

Existing Ticket Office Windows removed and infilled with Blockwork. Services also enabled and removed

Existing Window removed, new smaller window installed in to position

Existing Window removed, new smaller window installed in to position

Ticket office windows removed, new window installed, wall rendered and tiled, signage relocated, M&E services enabled

Ticket office windows removed, new window installed, wall rendered and tiled, signage relocated, M&E services enabled