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Design, Engineering & Construction Project of the Year
Design, Engineering & Construction Project of the Year
Design, Engineering & Construction Project of the Year
Submission Criteria
Previous Winner
A submission in this category should demonstrate
Inclusive and sustainable design.
Comprehensive stakeholder and/or community engagement.
Technical innovation.
Demonstrable improvements to the operation of the infrastructure/ network.
Being completed within cost and budget.
Sustainable materials and construction methods.
Submission Criteria
Previous Winner
A submission in this category should demonstrate
Inclusive and sustainable design.
Comprehensive stakeholder and/or community engagement.
Technical innovation.
Demonstrable improvements to the operation of the infrastructure/ network.
Being completed within cost and budget.
Sustainable materials and construction methods.
Submission Criteria
Previous Winner
A submission in this category should demonstrate
Inclusive and sustainable design.
Comprehensive stakeholder and/or community engagement.
Technical innovation.
Demonstrable improvements to the operation of the infrastructure/ network.
Being completed within cost and budget.
Sustainable materials and construction methods.
East West Rail Alliance
East West Rail Phase 2
The £1bn East West Rail Phase 2 (EWR2) reconnects the mothballed 33km Bicester–Bletchley line, closed for over 40 years. Delivered by the East West Rail Alliance (AtkinsRéalis, Laing O’Rourke, Network Rail and VolkerRail), the project built 33km of double track, two new stations, and upgraded 52 structures. Innovative digital engineering was central: a federated digital twin, 3D design, 4D sequencing, and GIS mapping enhanced planning, safety, and quality control. Off-site manufacture was used extensively, including precast bridge abutments and platform sections, achieving 70% off-site production, reducing on-site workforce by 60% and saving £70m and six months on delivery. The 605m Bletchley Flyover exemplifies this approach. Environmental leadership included 20 ecological compensation sites, biodiversity net gain, and embedded Natural England expertise. By prioritising innovation, safety, and sustainability, EWR2 has created a transformative new rail link that improves connectivity, unlocks growth, and sets new standards in rail infrastructure.
East West Rail Alliance
East West Rail Phase 2
The £1bn East West Rail Phase 2 (EWR2) reconnects the mothballed 33km Bicester–Bletchley line, closed for over 40 years. Delivered by the East West Rail Alliance (AtkinsRéalis, Laing O’Rourke, Network Rail and VolkerRail), the project built 33km of double track, two new stations, and upgraded 52 structures. Innovative digital engineering was central: a federated digital twin, 3D design, 4D sequencing, and GIS mapping enhanced planning, safety, and quality control. Off-site manufacture was used extensively, including precast bridge abutments and platform sections, achieving 70% off-site production, reducing on-site workforce by 60% and saving £70m and six months on delivery. The 605m Bletchley Flyover exemplifies this approach. Environmental leadership included 20 ecological compensation sites, biodiversity net gain, and embedded Natural England expertise. By prioritising innovation, safety, and sustainability, EWR2 has created a transformative new rail link that improves connectivity, unlocks growth, and sets new standards in rail infrastructure.
East West Rail Alliance
East West Rail Phase 2
The £1bn East West Rail Phase 2 (EWR2) reconnects the mothballed 33km Bicester–Bletchley line, closed for over 40 years. Delivered by the East West Rail Alliance (AtkinsRéalis, Laing O’Rourke, Network Rail and VolkerRail), the project built 33km of double track, two new stations, and upgraded 52 structures. Innovative digital engineering was central: a federated digital twin, 3D design, 4D sequencing, and GIS mapping enhanced planning, safety, and quality control. Off-site manufacture was used extensively, including precast bridge abutments and platform sections, achieving 70% off-site production, reducing on-site workforce by 60% and saving £70m and six months on delivery. The 605m Bletchley Flyover exemplifies this approach. Environmental leadership included 20 ecological compensation sites, biodiversity net gain, and embedded Natural England expertise. By prioritising innovation, safety, and sustainability, EWR2 has created a transformative new rail link that improves connectivity, unlocks growth, and sets new standards in rail infrastructure.
City of Edinburgh Council
City Centre West to East Cycle Link & Street Improvements Project (CCWEL) | Edinburgh’s Landmark Active Travel Scheme
Completed in March 2024, CCWEL is a £23m flagship scheme creating a safe, segregated 2.4km cycle route across Edinburgh city centre. Delivered with Sustrans and Transport Scotland, it reconfigured junctions, introduced continuous side-road crossings, innovative “three-stage” crossings, and a smart taxi management system at Haymarket Station. Public realm works included resurfaced footways, heritage-appropriate materials, and new civic spaces at Roseburn and Melville Crescent. Monitoring shows weekday cycling up 99%, weekend trips up 408%, and residents cycling as their main mode doubling to 16%. Pedestrian satisfaction rose from 20% to 48%, while emissions reduced by 29 tonnes in 2024. CCWEL balances historic preservation with modern mobility, demonstrating how active travel infrastructure can transform city movement, safety, and placemaking, while contributing to climate targets.
City of Edinburgh Council
City Centre West to East Cycle Link & Street Improvements Project (CCWEL) | Edinburgh’s Landmark Active Travel Scheme
Completed in March 2024, CCWEL is a £23m flagship scheme creating a safe, segregated 2.4km cycle route across Edinburgh city centre. Delivered with Sustrans and Transport Scotland, it reconfigured junctions, introduced continuous side-road crossings, innovative “three-stage” crossings, and a smart taxi management system at Haymarket Station. Public realm works included resurfaced footways, heritage-appropriate materials, and new civic spaces at Roseburn and Melville Crescent. Monitoring shows weekday cycling up 99%, weekend trips up 408%, and residents cycling as their main mode doubling to 16%. Pedestrian satisfaction rose from 20% to 48%, while emissions reduced by 29 tonnes in 2024. CCWEL balances historic preservation with modern mobility, demonstrating how active travel infrastructure can transform city movement, safety, and placemaking, while contributing to climate targets.
City of Edinburgh Council
City Centre West to East Cycle Link & Street Improvements Project (CCWEL) | Edinburgh’s Landmark Active Travel Scheme
Completed in March 2024, CCWEL is a £23m flagship scheme creating a safe, segregated 2.4km cycle route across Edinburgh city centre. Delivered with Sustrans and Transport Scotland, it reconfigured junctions, introduced continuous side-road crossings, innovative “three-stage” crossings, and a smart taxi management system at Haymarket Station. Public realm works included resurfaced footways, heritage-appropriate materials, and new civic spaces at Roseburn and Melville Crescent. Monitoring shows weekday cycling up 99%, weekend trips up 408%, and residents cycling as their main mode doubling to 16%. Pedestrian satisfaction rose from 20% to 48%, while emissions reduced by 29 tonnes in 2024. CCWEL balances historic preservation with modern mobility, demonstrating how active travel infrastructure can transform city movement, safety, and placemaking, while contributing to climate targets.
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Gloucestershire County Council
Arle Court Transport Hub
Gloucestershire’s Arle Court Transport Hub has transformed a constrained Park & Ride site into a modern multi-modal interchange. Delivered over two years while keeping services operational, the £20m scheme added a striking multi-storey car park with a bronze aluminium façade, woven steel mesh for ventilation and security, and integrated solar panels. Facilities include EV charging, secure cycle storage, express coach links, improved bus services, and biodiversity enhancements with new green spaces, planting, and water-sensitive design. Outcomes include an 80% increase in cycling flows, 25% more bus services, doubled coach provision, 100 new EV chargers, and 30% biodiversity net gain. Air quality has improved through 2,000 fewer daily car trips, saving 44,000kg CO₂ annually. Patronage grew by 8,500 trips in the first year. Arle Court demonstrates how practical design, phased construction, and sustainability integration can create a resilient, accessible hub supporting Cheltenham, Gloucester and regional connectivity.
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Gloucestershire County Council
Arle Court Transport Hub
Gloucestershire’s Arle Court Transport Hub has transformed a constrained Park & Ride site into a modern multi-modal interchange. Delivered over two years while keeping services operational, the £20m scheme added a striking multi-storey car park with a bronze aluminium façade, woven steel mesh for ventilation and security, and integrated solar panels. Facilities include EV charging, secure cycle storage, express coach links, improved bus services, and biodiversity enhancements with new green spaces, planting, and water-sensitive design. Outcomes include an 80% increase in cycling flows, 25% more bus services, doubled coach provision, 100 new EV chargers, and 30% biodiversity net gain. Air quality has improved through 2,000 fewer daily car trips, saving 44,000kg CO₂ annually. Patronage grew by 8,500 trips in the first year. Arle Court demonstrates how practical design, phased construction, and sustainability integration can create a resilient, accessible hub supporting Cheltenham, Gloucester and regional connectivity.
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Gloucestershire County Council
Arle Court Transport Hub
Gloucestershire’s Arle Court Transport Hub has transformed a constrained Park & Ride site into a modern multi-modal interchange. Delivered over two years while keeping services operational, the £20m scheme added a striking multi-storey car park with a bronze aluminium façade, woven steel mesh for ventilation and security, and integrated solar panels. Facilities include EV charging, secure cycle storage, express coach links, improved bus services, and biodiversity enhancements with new green spaces, planting, and water-sensitive design. Outcomes include an 80% increase in cycling flows, 25% more bus services, doubled coach provision, 100 new EV chargers, and 30% biodiversity net gain. Air quality has improved through 2,000 fewer daily car trips, saving 44,000kg CO₂ annually. Patronage grew by 8,500 trips in the first year. Arle Court demonstrates how practical design, phased construction, and sustainability integration can create a resilient, accessible hub supporting Cheltenham, Gloucester and regional connectivity.
Govia Thameslink Railway
Selhurst Wheel Lathe Renewal
GTR invested £10m in a state-of-the-art wheel lathe at Selhurst Depot, transforming fleet maintenance capacity and reliability. The project installed a double-headed lathe capable of machining train wheels to precise standards, improving safety, ride quality, and network compliance. Delivered while keeping depot operations live, the scheme required excavation of 2,000 tonnes of earth, 138 steel piles, 400m³ of concrete foundations, and over a mile of cabling. Additional works included a new overhead gantry, floor safety upgrades, and workflow reorganisation. The lathe doubled reprofiling capacity, boosting fleet availability for Southern’s busy network and reducing downtime for Class 377, 387 and 171 fleets. Depot staff now benefit from safer, more efficient facilities. Completed with minimal disruption, the project demonstrates collaborative engineering excellence, modernising infrastructure behind the scenes to deliver smoother, more reliable passenger journeys. It sets a new standard for integrated depot upgrades and operational resilience.
Govia Thameslink Railway
Selhurst Wheel Lathe Renewal
GTR invested £10m in a state-of-the-art wheel lathe at Selhurst Depot, transforming fleet maintenance capacity and reliability. The project installed a double-headed lathe capable of machining train wheels to precise standards, improving safety, ride quality, and network compliance. Delivered while keeping depot operations live, the scheme required excavation of 2,000 tonnes of earth, 138 steel piles, 400m³ of concrete foundations, and over a mile of cabling. Additional works included a new overhead gantry, floor safety upgrades, and workflow reorganisation. The lathe doubled reprofiling capacity, boosting fleet availability for Southern’s busy network and reducing downtime for Class 377, 387 and 171 fleets. Depot staff now benefit from safer, more efficient facilities. Completed with minimal disruption, the project demonstrates collaborative engineering excellence, modernising infrastructure behind the scenes to deliver smoother, more reliable passenger journeys. It sets a new standard for integrated depot upgrades and operational resilience.
Govia Thameslink Railway
Selhurst Wheel Lathe Renewal
GTR invested £10m in a state-of-the-art wheel lathe at Selhurst Depot, transforming fleet maintenance capacity and reliability. The project installed a double-headed lathe capable of machining train wheels to precise standards, improving safety, ride quality, and network compliance. Delivered while keeping depot operations live, the scheme required excavation of 2,000 tonnes of earth, 138 steel piles, 400m³ of concrete foundations, and over a mile of cabling. Additional works included a new overhead gantry, floor safety upgrades, and workflow reorganisation. The lathe doubled reprofiling capacity, boosting fleet availability for Southern’s busy network and reducing downtime for Class 377, 387 and 171 fleets. Depot staff now benefit from safer, more efficient facilities. Completed with minimal disruption, the project demonstrates collaborative engineering excellence, modernising infrastructure behind the scenes to deliver smoother, more reliable passenger journeys. It sets a new standard for integrated depot upgrades and operational resilience.
InstaVolt
Winchester Superhub
Opened March 2025, InstaVolt’s Winchester Superhub is the UK’s largest ultra-rapid EV charging hub from a single provider. Located off the A34, the £7m site features 44 chargers (up to 160kW), including drive-through bays for vans and accessible PAS-compliant spaces. The hub redefines roadside charging with café, toilets, play area, dog walk, defibrillator, and 24/7 security. Powered by 870 solar panels (500kW) and 2MWh battery storage, it uses smart energy management to optimise between solar, storage, and 100% renewable grid supply, enabling off-peak charging rates (50p/kWh at night). Expected CO₂ savings exceed 94 tonnes annually. Designed inclusively, it has wide bays and 8m turning circles. Since opening, it has supported InstaVolt surpassing 2,000 active chargers nationwide and is influencing network-wide design towards 11,000 chargers by 2030. With reliability above 99% uptime, Winchester Superhub is a scalable, sustainable model for the “service station of the future”
InstaVolt
Winchester Superhub
Opened March 2025, InstaVolt’s Winchester Superhub is the UK’s largest ultra-rapid EV charging hub from a single provider. Located off the A34, the £7m site features 44 chargers (up to 160kW), including drive-through bays for vans and accessible PAS-compliant spaces. The hub redefines roadside charging with café, toilets, play area, dog walk, defibrillator, and 24/7 security. Powered by 870 solar panels (500kW) and 2MWh battery storage, it uses smart energy management to optimise between solar, storage, and 100% renewable grid supply, enabling off-peak charging rates (50p/kWh at night). Expected CO₂ savings exceed 94 tonnes annually. Designed inclusively, it has wide bays and 8m turning circles. Since opening, it has supported InstaVolt surpassing 2,000 active chargers nationwide and is influencing network-wide design towards 11,000 chargers by 2030. With reliability above 99% uptime, Winchester Superhub is a scalable, sustainable model for the “service station of the future”
InstaVolt
Winchester Superhub
Opened March 2025, InstaVolt’s Winchester Superhub is the UK’s largest ultra-rapid EV charging hub from a single provider. Located off the A34, the £7m site features 44 chargers (up to 160kW), including drive-through bays for vans and accessible PAS-compliant spaces. The hub redefines roadside charging with café, toilets, play area, dog walk, defibrillator, and 24/7 security. Powered by 870 solar panels (500kW) and 2MWh battery storage, it uses smart energy management to optimise between solar, storage, and 100% renewable grid supply, enabling off-peak charging rates (50p/kWh at night). Expected CO₂ savings exceed 94 tonnes annually. Designed inclusively, it has wide bays and 8m turning circles. Since opening, it has supported InstaVolt surpassing 2,000 active chargers nationwide and is influencing network-wide design towards 11,000 chargers by 2030. With reliability above 99% uptime, Winchester Superhub is a scalable, sustainable model for the “service station of the future”
Levenmouth Rail Link Project
The Levenmouth Rail Link reinstates 19km of railway in Fife, reconnecting Leven to the mainline after 55 years. Delivered under an NEC contract, the project overcame challenges from the pandemic, supply chain disruption, and inflation but was completed five months early and on budget. Key works included two new stations at Leven and Cameron Bridge, new track, signalling, and electrification-ready infrastructure. Sustainability was integral: 25% recycled structural steel, 98% recycled reinforcement, and 2,500m³ of low-carbon GGBS concrete. Over 49,000m³ of recycled aggregate was sourced locally. Social value achievements include 80 apprenticeships, engagement with 5,589 students, £69,000 raised for charity, and delivering 299% of social value targets. More than one million hours were worked without a reportable accident. The project demonstrates best practice in collaboration, safety, sustainability, and community benefit, creating a transformational link that supports regeneration and sustainable growth across Fife
Levenmouth Rail Link Project
The Levenmouth Rail Link reinstates 19km of railway in Fife, reconnecting Leven to the mainline after 55 years. Delivered under an NEC contract, the project overcame challenges from the pandemic, supply chain disruption, and inflation but was completed five months early and on budget. Key works included two new stations at Leven and Cameron Bridge, new track, signalling, and electrification-ready infrastructure. Sustainability was integral: 25% recycled structural steel, 98% recycled reinforcement, and 2,500m³ of low-carbon GGBS concrete. Over 49,000m³ of recycled aggregate was sourced locally. Social value achievements include 80 apprenticeships, engagement with 5,589 students, £69,000 raised for charity, and delivering 299% of social value targets. More than one million hours were worked without a reportable accident. The project demonstrates best practice in collaboration, safety, sustainability, and community benefit, creating a transformational link that supports regeneration and sustainable growth across Fife
Levenmouth Rail Link Project
The Levenmouth Rail Link reinstates 19km of railway in Fife, reconnecting Leven to the mainline after 55 years. Delivered under an NEC contract, the project overcame challenges from the pandemic, supply chain disruption, and inflation but was completed five months early and on budget. Key works included two new stations at Leven and Cameron Bridge, new track, signalling, and electrification-ready infrastructure. Sustainability was integral: 25% recycled structural steel, 98% recycled reinforcement, and 2,500m³ of low-carbon GGBS concrete. Over 49,000m³ of recycled aggregate was sourced locally. Social value achievements include 80 apprenticeships, engagement with 5,589 students, £69,000 raised for charity, and delivering 299% of social value targets. More than one million hours were worked without a reportable accident. The project demonstrates best practice in collaboration, safety, sustainability, and community benefit, creating a transformational link that supports regeneration and sustainable growth across Fife
Network Rail
Castleton bridge replacement
Network Rail replaced the ageing two-span Castleton rail bridge over the M62 with a new 120-year structure. The £21.7m scheme required the first full weekend closure of the M62 since it opened in 1971, diverting 120,000 vehicles daily while also managing an 18-day rail blockade. The operation involved demolishing the deteriorated deck and installing a 40m-long, 450-tonne bridge fabricated off-site. Over 50,000 tonnes of earth were excavated to create a safe assembly area. Delivered safely with zero accidents across 75,000 working hours, the project was completed on time and under budget, with minimal disruption to road and rail users. The new bridge secures a critical freight artery, including routes supplying Drax Power Plant, vital to the UK’s energy network. This high-profile replacement showcases excellence in planning, collaboration, and engineering, ensuring long-term resilience for a nationally strategic corridor.
Network Rail
Castleton bridge replacement
Network Rail replaced the ageing two-span Castleton rail bridge over the M62 with a new 120-year structure. The £21.7m scheme required the first full weekend closure of the M62 since it opened in 1971, diverting 120,000 vehicles daily while also managing an 18-day rail blockade. The operation involved demolishing the deteriorated deck and installing a 40m-long, 450-tonne bridge fabricated off-site. Over 50,000 tonnes of earth were excavated to create a safe assembly area. Delivered safely with zero accidents across 75,000 working hours, the project was completed on time and under budget, with minimal disruption to road and rail users. The new bridge secures a critical freight artery, including routes supplying Drax Power Plant, vital to the UK’s energy network. This high-profile replacement showcases excellence in planning, collaboration, and engineering, ensuring long-term resilience for a nationally strategic corridor.
Network Rail
Castleton bridge replacement
Network Rail replaced the ageing two-span Castleton rail bridge over the M62 with a new 120-year structure. The £21.7m scheme required the first full weekend closure of the M62 since it opened in 1971, diverting 120,000 vehicles daily while also managing an 18-day rail blockade. The operation involved demolishing the deteriorated deck and installing a 40m-long, 450-tonne bridge fabricated off-site. Over 50,000 tonnes of earth were excavated to create a safe assembly area. Delivered safely with zero accidents across 75,000 working hours, the project was completed on time and under budget, with minimal disruption to road and rail users. The new bridge secures a critical freight artery, including routes supplying Drax Power Plant, vital to the UK’s energy network. This high-profile replacement showcases excellence in planning, collaboration, and engineering, ensuring long-term resilience for a nationally strategic corridor.
WINNER
Translink and Farrans Sacyr JV
Belfast Grand Central Station
Belfast Grand Central Station, delivered by Translink and Farrans Sacyr JV, is Northern Ireland’s largest transport infrastructure project in decades. Designed to accommodate 20 million passengers annually, the £300m scheme consolidates rail and bus services into one world-class hub. Sustainability was central: high recycled content steel and concrete, locally sourced materials, and 49,000m³ of recycled aggregate. The project achieved one million working hours without a reportable accident and created over 80 apprenticeships, alongside extensive community engagement with 5,589 students. Social value delivery reached 299% of targets, with £69,000 raised for charity. Collaboration was fostered through an open-plan, co-branded office culture, embedding transparency and shared goals. Completed five months early and on budget, the station is set to transform Belfast’s connectivity, economy and urban regeneration, while delivering a sustainable, inclusive gateway for generations to come.
WINNER
Translink and Farrans Sacyr JV
Belfast Grand Central Station
Belfast Grand Central Station, delivered by Translink and Farrans Sacyr JV, is Northern Ireland’s largest transport infrastructure project in decades. Designed to accommodate 20 million passengers annually, the £300m scheme consolidates rail and bus services into one world-class hub. Sustainability was central: high recycled content steel and concrete, locally sourced materials, and 49,000m³ of recycled aggregate. The project achieved one million working hours without a reportable accident and created over 80 apprenticeships, alongside extensive community engagement with 5,589 students. Social value delivery reached 299% of targets, with £69,000 raised for charity. Collaboration was fostered through an open-plan, co-branded office culture, embedding transparency and shared goals. Completed five months early and on budget, the station is set to transform Belfast’s connectivity, economy and urban regeneration, while delivering a sustainable, inclusive gateway for generations to come.
WINNER
Translink and Farrans Sacyr JV
Belfast Grand Central Station
Belfast Grand Central Station, delivered by Translink and Farrans Sacyr JV, is Northern Ireland’s largest transport infrastructure project in decades. Designed to accommodate 20 million passengers annually, the £300m scheme consolidates rail and bus services into one world-class hub. Sustainability was central: high recycled content steel and concrete, locally sourced materials, and 49,000m³ of recycled aggregate. The project achieved one million working hours without a reportable accident and created over 80 apprenticeships, alongside extensive community engagement with 5,589 students. Social value delivery reached 299% of targets, with £69,000 raised for charity. Collaboration was fostered through an open-plan, co-branded office culture, embedding transparency and shared goals. Completed five months early and on budget, the station is set to transform Belfast’s connectivity, economy and urban regeneration, while delivering a sustainable, inclusive gateway for generations to come.
Transport for West Midlands
Metro delta junction in Wednesbury
TfWM’s £43m Metro Delta Junction project in Wednesbury reconfigured a key tram junction to support future expansion of the West Midlands Metro. The scheme untangled complex track layouts, enabling increased frequency, new services, and reduced congestion. Delivered in partnership with Midland Metro Alliance, the project used innovative digital modelling to sequence works and minimise disruption. Despite challenging ground conditions and the need to keep services running, the project was delivered safely, on budget, and ahead of schedule. Community engagement, local supply chain use, and apprenticeships underpinned delivery. The upgraded junction increases resilience, futureproofs capacity for major extensions, and enhances connectivity for residents and businesses. By combining technical excellence with collaborative delivery, the project demonstrates how focused engineering solutions can unlock wider economic and mobility benefits for a growing region.
Transport for West Midlands
Metro delta junction in Wednesbury
TfWM’s £43m Metro Delta Junction project in Wednesbury reconfigured a key tram junction to support future expansion of the West Midlands Metro. The scheme untangled complex track layouts, enabling increased frequency, new services, and reduced congestion. Delivered in partnership with Midland Metro Alliance, the project used innovative digital modelling to sequence works and minimise disruption. Despite challenging ground conditions and the need to keep services running, the project was delivered safely, on budget, and ahead of schedule. Community engagement, local supply chain use, and apprenticeships underpinned delivery. The upgraded junction increases resilience, futureproofs capacity for major extensions, and enhances connectivity for residents and businesses. By combining technical excellence with collaborative delivery, the project demonstrates how focused engineering solutions can unlock wider economic and mobility benefits for a growing region.
Transport for West Midlands
Metro delta junction in Wednesbury
TfWM’s £43m Metro Delta Junction project in Wednesbury reconfigured a key tram junction to support future expansion of the West Midlands Metro. The scheme untangled complex track layouts, enabling increased frequency, new services, and reduced congestion. Delivered in partnership with Midland Metro Alliance, the project used innovative digital modelling to sequence works and minimise disruption. Despite challenging ground conditions and the need to keep services running, the project was delivered safely, on budget, and ahead of schedule. Community engagement, local supply chain use, and apprenticeships underpinned delivery. The upgraded junction increases resilience, futureproofs capacity for major extensions, and enhances connectivity for residents and businesses. By combining technical excellence with collaborative delivery, the project demonstrates how focused engineering solutions can unlock wider economic and mobility benefits for a growing region.
Useful Simple Trust
AVA Footbridge & Lift System
The AVA Footbridge & Lift System redefines inclusive station design. Developed by Useful Simple Trust with Network Rail, it provides an innovative modular alternative to the standard “Access for All” bridge. The lightweight, prefabricated system reduces carbon footprint, construction time, and costs compared to traditional designs. Its modularity allows flexible adaptation to station layouts and rapid installation with minimal disruption. The design integrates lifts, tactile paving, energy-efficient lighting, and aesthetics that enhance station environments. Pilot installations have demonstrated strong passenger approval, especially from disabled users, parents with prams, and those with reduced mobility. Sustainability is integral, with recyclable materials and reduced embodied carbon. By offering a scalable, lower-cost and user-friendly alternative, the AVA system has the potential to transform accessibility across the rail network. It exemplifies how innovative engineering and thoughtful design can deliver inclusive, sustainable solutions to national infrastructure challenges.
Useful Simple Trust
AVA Footbridge & Lift System
The AVA Footbridge & Lift System redefines inclusive station design. Developed by Useful Simple Trust with Network Rail, it provides an innovative modular alternative to the standard “Access for All” bridge. The lightweight, prefabricated system reduces carbon footprint, construction time, and costs compared to traditional designs. Its modularity allows flexible adaptation to station layouts and rapid installation with minimal disruption. The design integrates lifts, tactile paving, energy-efficient lighting, and aesthetics that enhance station environments. Pilot installations have demonstrated strong passenger approval, especially from disabled users, parents with prams, and those with reduced mobility. Sustainability is integral, with recyclable materials and reduced embodied carbon. By offering a scalable, lower-cost and user-friendly alternative, the AVA system has the potential to transform accessibility across the rail network. It exemplifies how innovative engineering and thoughtful design can deliver inclusive, sustainable solutions to national infrastructure challenges.
Useful Simple Trust
AVA Footbridge & Lift System
The AVA Footbridge & Lift System redefines inclusive station design. Developed by Useful Simple Trust with Network Rail, it provides an innovative modular alternative to the standard “Access for All” bridge. The lightweight, prefabricated system reduces carbon footprint, construction time, and costs compared to traditional designs. Its modularity allows flexible adaptation to station layouts and rapid installation with minimal disruption. The design integrates lifts, tactile paving, energy-efficient lighting, and aesthetics that enhance station environments. Pilot installations have demonstrated strong passenger approval, especially from disabled users, parents with prams, and those with reduced mobility. Sustainability is integral, with recyclable materials and reduced embodied carbon. By offering a scalable, lower-cost and user-friendly alternative, the AVA system has the potential to transform accessibility across the rail network. It exemplifies how innovative engineering and thoughtful design can deliver inclusive, sustainable solutions to national infrastructure challenges.
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