Track repairs are well under way!
A national monument, built in 1952, double track and spanning the Rhine with a lenght of 130 metres. We are talking about the Rhine Bridge near Oosterbeek. After many years of honourable service, the bridge had lost its track, its life span had expired. No cuase for concern, as Prorail commissioned Dura Vermeer to completely renew both tracks. Dura Vermeer decided to work with Bolidt, a partner that Prorail had already cooperated with on previous occasions, on this challenging project.
Challenging, because of the introduction of new construction requirements designed to reduce rail noise. Synthetic resin in the form of Bolidt’s Embedded Rail System offered the solution. With this system, the tracks will last much longer and noise levels are greatly reduced in line with the requirements. In addition, Bolidt’s laboratory played a very important role with regard to quality control and was heavily involved before and while the work was being carried out, as well as afterwards. A wide range of tests, including adhesion and hardness, were carried out and reported on to ensure quality in every aspect. The work is well under way. One third of the work has now been completed and the remainder will be done in 2010.
Dura Vermeer and Prorail are impressed with Bolidt’s quality and assurance, efficiency, professionalism and expertise. Full speed ahead towards next year!
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