Chelmsford Station

Case Study – Chelmsford Station Lifts Renewal

Client: Greater Anglia

Value: £1,150,000

Duration on site: 41 Weeks

Capel CS tendered and were awarded the lifts renewal scheme at Chelmsford station by train operator Greater Anglia. The scope of the works encompassed the design, removal of both existing passenger lifts, installation of two accessible Lift Motor Rooms, supply and installation of two new Network Rail standard hydraulic passenger/goods lifts within existing lift environs at Chelmsford Station on Platforms 1 & 2.

In addition to the lifts, works were identified during the design stage to upgrade the existing lift supply cables, platform & lobby lighting, lightning protection system, CCTV system, Fire alarm system, structural repairs to internal lift shafts and installation of an accessible lift lobby to the Old Lift Motor Room. The Architectural, Civils, M&E and Lift designs were developed under Network Rail Standards

During the project works were predominantly undertaken during normal day working hours behind platform hoardings with minimal disruption to the public. Hoardings consisted of a water filled barrier system with solid fencing panels and access gates where suitable. This was a proprietary system that was earth bonded and approved for use on the station.

Night & weekend working were undertaken where access was required to areas that would impact the station staff & public during normal working hours. A 12-hour possession & isolation was booked and managed for required access to works within close proximity to the OHLE. This process required engagement with Network Rail ASPRO to gain approval of our methodology and our mitigation of risks to their assets.

High level access to the external of the lift shafts from the ground was achieved by MEWPs to install the lightning protection and lift shaft ventilation during station closure hours so not to interfere or impede the public.

Works were planned and liaised with the station staff throughout and the project was delivered as per the programmed duration.

Lift 1 Entrance Before