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« Reply #780 on: August 08, 2012, 13:37:34 » |
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Here's a close-up of the progress on the new platforms 12/13 at Reading. With platforms 14/15 in the background.  |
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To view my GWML▸ Electrification cab video 'before and after' video comparison, as well as other videos of the new layout at Reading and 'before and after' comparisons of the Cotswold Line Redoubling scheme, see: http://www.dailymotion.com/user/IndustryInsider/ |
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« Reply #781 on: August 08, 2012, 13:53:08 » |
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it would be good if someone in the know could get some pictures of the existing reading west depot , inside and out,before it strikes the dust (Whenever that will be)
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paul7575
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« Reply #782 on: August 16, 2012, 15:01:56 » |
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Web Cam 1 (option 3) reveals the 'strand-jacking' equipment is being re-fitted to the new transfer deck side beams - so I expect the final phase of the slide across to platform 7 must be happening soon; maybe at the weekend, or within the next week or so?
Web Cam 2 (option 1) is also now showing some fairly major roof support steelwork has appeared in the vicinity of the new southern gateline, ie between the foot of the new transfer deck's staircase and the 'Three Guineas'. There's a few large sections lying on the ground (next to the portakabins in the foreground) - I guess they're something to do with the overall curve of the roof in the area of what will effectively become the main entrance?
Paul
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« Reply #783 on: August 20, 2012, 20:41:22 » |
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There is activity around the bridge both (Cam 1 option3 & Cam 2 option 2) sides this evening with extra temporary lighting being installed. Perhaps a slide tonight.
Edit: Yes the bridge is now lit up and there is more activity.
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« Reply #784 on: August 20, 2012, 23:53:01 » |
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Just spoken to a couple of the workers and it is on the move.
Due to move 12.5 m tonight with the rest tomorrow.
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« Reply #785 on: August 21, 2012, 08:25:53 » |
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Just spoken to a couple of the workers and it is on the move.
Due to move 12.5 m tonight with the rest tomorrow.
Does that mean the southen end of the transfer deck will be in it's final placement by the end of today (Tuesday)? |
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paul7575
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« Reply #786 on: August 21, 2012, 10:44:18 » |
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Just spoken to a couple of the workers and it is on the move.
Due to move 12.5 m tonight with the rest tomorrow.
Does that mean the southen end of the transfer deck will be in it's final placement by the end of today (Tuesday)? I expect 'tonight' in the above context meant overnight Mon/Tue, and the final few feet will be overnight Tue/Wed, so by tomorrow morning it should be in the final position. While I'm no expert, I'd imagine there are final support fittings and bearings to precisely align on the matching surfaces of the piers and the underside of the deck - it would make sense for there to be a final round of detailed adjustments at this stage. For a deck that size there'll have to be some fairly complex expansion joints, not just at the ends but where the stairs and escalators are mounted? Having succesfully predicted the move, my prediction for the next week is that fairly significant lengths of the platform side walls will be built at the east ends of P12/13 and P14/15. There's been a general tidy up in that area, and the footings for the walls are being poured in sections. Paul |
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Boppy
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« Reply #787 on: August 21, 2012, 14:25:57 » |
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Yep it looks like the slide happened last night and the transfer deck now spans Platforms 7 & 8 as well. To my untrained eye it looks like one further slide of a few metres may still be necessary? I could well be wrong as it may be the case that some steelwork is simply missing and can now go up to bridge the gap.
Thinking about what is yet to come: I'm certainly enjoying seeing the new platforms come into shape. I guess once they are completed and the rack laid we'll move on to the next stage of using the new platforms whilst the old platforms get closed for renovation.
One question I do have is concerning the work around the east bridge. The roads have been reduced to one lane so I'm taking it that there is soon to be some serious work going on in and around the bridge. I take it it's connected with the new retaining wall to the north of the station and how that connects to the bridge? Or is there some other bridge work required?
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paul7575
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« Reply #788 on: August 21, 2012, 17:08:38 » |
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Yep it looks like the slide happened last night and the transfer deck now spans Platforms 7 & 8 as well. To my untrained eye it looks like one further slide of a few metres may still be necessary? I could well be wrong as it may be the case that some steelwork is simply missing and can now go up to bridge the gap.
The deck definitely has to slide a few metres yet, about 2 or 3 at the most. You can see this on the webcam views by the way the gaps in the transfer deck framework that line up with the stairs and escalators aren't centralised over the relevant concrete piers yet. Regarding the east bridge, I assume you mean Vastern Rd bridge? I thought the work to the bridge itself was reported complete last year, but there are fairly serious changes to the road markings and layout associated with the bus lanes for the new Northern entrance. So could it be to do the changes shown in the diagram linked at the bottom of this web page, "New northern and southwest interchanges": http://www.reading.gov.uk/residents/parking-road-and-travel/reading-station-upgrade-town-centre-roadworks/Paul |
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Boppy
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« Reply #789 on: August 21, 2012, 17:49:32 » |
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Ah thanks for the link Paul - yep it looks like the road layout is going to change quite a bit.
Cheers,
Boppy.
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« Reply #790 on: August 21, 2012, 23:54:08 » |
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The signs that warned of the roadworks said delays for the next nine months and, looking at the plans, I can see why!
Vastern road is now down to one lane in each direction and there are lane restrictions under the "east" bridge. It looks as though Reading road users are certainly going to suffer for the cause. Some of those road users are, of course, rail users on their way to and from the multi storey car park.
It will be interesting to see how successful the new North side facilities are in attracting custom away from the South side. Its obvious that RBC‡ are keen to see it succeed, and I hope it works.
The new station will probably cost a great deal more to operate - more platforms, two major entrances, each with their own gateline and ticket office, I presume. And I do feel for the local station management - after years of coping with inadequate facilities, run down infrastructure and operational restrictions, come the new franchise, the new station will be managed by Network Rail. "Thanks a bunch!"
That will also mean more staff - two sets of management - NR» and the principle TOC▸ will both have a station manager and duty managers, if it is anything like Paddington. Unless of course a deep alliance is put in place?
Discuss.
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paul7575
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« Reply #791 on: August 22, 2012, 08:43:38 » |
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Transfer deck final movement took place either side of midnight last night, all done by about 0100 (from the web cams).
Paul
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« Reply #792 on: August 22, 2012, 10:15:10 » |
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Obviously a lot's being going on, I'lll be at Reading station on Friday so must have a good look round.
Where will the taxi rank be? Will there be taxi ranks on both north and south side? The "new Northern and Southwest Interchanges" plan that Paul linked to doesn't appear to show any taxi ranks.
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« Reply #793 on: August 22, 2012, 10:30:44 » |
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Is there any full block of the line like back in Christmas December 2010 again?
Max
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