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Blara Group Integrated Structure

Delivery from concept to completion without the unnecessary expenditure or delay. Rail Engineering is a unique combination of new and traditional construction skills that lead to effective completion of projects. Our approach has been instrumental in gaining the trust of our partners and customers. Our goal is to enhance the built environment and the quality of life for those people who live and work in it.

Station Modernisation

The UK has a rich rail heritage. The train stations around the UK are some of the most beautiful in the world. While maintaining the architectural uniqueness of these stations, they still need to be made to deal with the demands of the modern-day commuter. This includes increased passenger numbers, new train models and industry health and safety regulations.

Blara works to bring stations up to date with well planned, cost-effective improvements. Though this can be more of a challenge than working on a newer station we believe it is well worth the effort involved to keep integrate our rail heritage with modern facilities.

Our top priorities will always remain safety and providing an effective, cost-effective service to our customers, so they can continue providing for theirs.

Railway
Engineering Services

Blara Group is one of the most experienced railway engineering companies in the UK. We are extremely proud of the part we play in keeping Britain moving on the railways. Our work can be seen throughout the UK railway network infrastructure from structural repairs to large scale projects with partners including:

  • Transport for London
  • London Underground
  • Network Rail

Project Management

A successful project rests on good project management. Without it, schedules slip, costs rise and confusion can cause health and safety issues. In the rail industry, this can also impact the daily lives of tens of thousands of people who need the railways to live and work.

The Blara Group trains its project managers in line with the latest methodologies including

  • company standard training,
  • Prince2
  • SMTH
  • Microsoft Project
  • First Aid
  • Change Management

Blara Group’s project managers have overseen the successful completion of thousands of contracts. Their unrivalled knowledge of the rail infrastructure and operations allows them to plan and oversee extremely complex projects with minimal disruption to train services.

The projects of all sizes, the project management cycle consist of:

  • Project initiation
  • Safe System Of Work Planning
  • Access/Possession Planning
  • Construction Planning
  • Resource Allocation
  • Cost Control
  • Change Control Procedures

Ducting, Troughing & Cable Route Work

A well planned and executed Cable Route Management ensures that business-critical power and communications systems remain operational. Our team has in-depth knowledge of the cabling systems of the major transport infrastructure providers. With significant experience in updating existing routes, or completely redesigning new ones, our team knows the importance of a robustly designed system, often needing to be installed quickly and in tight spaces. As systems often have to share the same space as other electrical routes, we ensure that any potential electromagnetic compatibility issues (EMC) are taken into account.

We also provide a full range of civil engineering services including:

  • Platform Works
  • Platform Extensions
  • Drainage Schemes
  • Tracking Works
  • Fencing & Brickwork
  • Fire Stopping
  • Pull-Out Testing
  • Bases & Foundations
  • Decorations
  • Vitreous Enamel Cladding
  • Structural & Non-Structural Steelwork
  • Suspended Ceilings
  • Fire Doors & Fire Stopping
  • Floor Screeding & Tiling
  • Signal Post & Gantry Installation
  • M&E Works
  • CER, SCR, SOR Construction

Labour Supply

A well-trained workforce is vital to a successful rail project. However, recruiting, training and administering them is a time consuming and expensive task. Blara Group is able to supply the experienced workforce on an ad-hoc or longer-term basis that is flexible, experienced and reliable.

Our work within the rail sector is very highly regarded and we are the go-to engineering partner for many rail infrastructure companies.

We supply a full range of services to the Railway Infrastructure & Construction:

  • Labourer
  • Groundworker
  • Skilled Groundworker
  • All Trades
  • Site Supervisors
  • Site Managers
  • PTS Trackmen
  • Lookouts
  • Controller of Site Safety
  • SWL1
  • SWL2
  • Engineer Supervisor
  • Handback Engineer
  • Site Managers

And all other professionals to meet with our clients needs

Recent Projects

Our team works on numerous projects throughout the year, some of our most recent includes

  • London Underground Limited - step-free access project
  • Network Rail - access points
  • The development of a new haul road at Cricklewood sidings to include major excavation, demolition, walkways, acoustic barriers, vegetation work and traffic management.

Reputation Protection

Disruption and delay on the UK’s rail infrastructure can attract very negative attention in the press and on social media. MInimising any disruption to services is very important in maintaining trust and reputation.

That’s why you need to choose a rail engineering partner who you can rely upon to get the job done on time and on budget. Our team is used to dealing with high-pressure projects that need to go without a hitch.

Safety First

Health and safety in our all of our projects is a major priority for us and we are very proud of our record in this area. All of our employees regularly undergo training that not only meets but exceeds, industry standards. All projects are risk assessed and safety measures implemented in line with government guidelines.

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