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Arbil Rail Improves Track Maintenance Safety

November 23rd, 2011

Working in conjunction with Balfour Beatty Rail and within the framework of the Zero Harm programme, Arbil announce the release of the Arbil Safety Shield, available for all mechanical jacks with open and exposed mechanisms.

The Patented Safety Shield eliminates the risk of an operator inadvertently trapping their fingers while operating the jack mechanism, reducing the potential for accidents and making the jacks easier and safer to use. A retro fit service is available, as well as shielded jacks for hire.

Arbil’ industry standard Pandrol lifting hook is now available with a self locating latch mechanism to enable ultra safe and secure sleeper beam lifting and handling. Ideal when working in confined spaces.

The new Pandrol Safety hooks are also available as part of Arbil’s Hire fleet in beam and dropper configurations to suit.

Passenger and workforce safety is still very much a priority in the rail industry, Arbil are continuing efforts to produce track maintenance safety equipment.

The current safety procedures in place are having a major influence to protect passengers and rail workers from danger.

Statistics from RSSB (Rail Safety and Standard Board) show that in 2010/2011 there were no passenger or workforce fatalities in train accidents in 1.4 billion passenger journeys however, during this period there were 31 fatalities to members of the public, excluding those due to suicide or suspected suicide.  Of the total, 27 were trespassers, and the remaining four were pedestrians at level crossings.  This figure is 48% lower than 2008/2009.

Anson Jack, Director of Policy, Research and Risk at RSSB said ‘The rail industry’s primary

safety objective is to avoid harm to people and property and rail continues to be one of the safest forms of transport’.

‘This report shows that harm to members of the workforce is at its lowest recorded level and, for the first time in some years, there has been a notable decrease in the number of public fatalities, even though the majority of public risk lies outside the direct control of the railway. Against a background of strong growth in passenger numbers, passenger accidents at stations have increased and the industry needs to identify means to achieve improvement in this area while maintaining safety improvements across the GB railway industry.’

Arbil Rail provides a comprehensive range of rail equipment dedicated to the rail industry including, jacks, tools, rail handling, sleeper handling, lifting gear and much more.

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Network Rails new Maintenance Centre given Go-ahead

November 23rd, 2011

Gateshead has been given the go-ahead for Network Rails new North-East Maintenance Centre that will redevelop a derelict portion of land.

£5m will be invested by Network Rail to build a two-storey office building, storage facilities and car and cycle parking spaces, bringing together 300 staff from existing offices and sub-depots.

Funds for the construction of the new maintenance centre will come from the sale of the previous centre in Newcastle to Northumbria Police authority.

The estimated time of completion is 12 months and will begin this year.

Paul Rutter, route infrastructure maintenance director for Network Rail said: “This new centre will allow us to bring teams together, creating opportunities to work more efficiently. The centre will manage maintenance of the railway throughout Northumberland and Durham plus the Tyneside, Wearside and Teesside areas.

“This scheme will help regenerate a neglected area of Gateshead and create jobs for the local economy as well as delivering a fantastic new mixed-use development for the local area.”

The remainder of the site, which is owned by 3R Land & Property, has outline planning consent for a 138-bed hotel, 10,000 sq ft of offices, an 8,000 sq ft restaurant and 150 additional car park spaces. This will create a further 150 jobs for Gateshead. JK Property Consultants are handling the search for a developer.

Arbil Rail offers full Sales, Service and Hire solution for a broad range of dedicated rail products including Track Maintenance Tools, Sleeper & Rail Handling Equipment, De-stressing Equipment, Hydraulics and Small Plant.

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Choose Offroading As Your New Hobby

October 5th, 2011

If swimming, stamp collecting or salsa just aren’t exciting enough for you, then why not make offroading your new hobby?

Offroading is great for all types of people, as long as you can drive! It’s an activity that can be taken up by couples, groups, families and single people. In fact, for any singles out there it’s a great way o get out there and meet likeminded people.

You can go offroading on all kinds of terrain in all types of weather and at any time of year, meaning that the opportunities for offroading are pretty much limitless.

Taking part in this exciting activity also gives you a great opportunity to experience a truly exciting holiday that is far removed from the usual sun, sea and sangria that most of us are used to.

You can embark on an offroading adventure in countries all over the world. What’s more, offroading can provide an amazing way to see some of the globe’s most spectacular sites, such as the Grand Canyon in the USA, the pyramids of Egypt or even the Himalaya mountain range of India.

In fact, the idea of exploring out there places in a 4×4 has become so popular that it has even spawned a TV show. BBC2’s ‘Worlds Most Dangerous Roads’ follows pairs of celebrities as they attempt to negotiate some of the globes most terrifying terrain in a 4×4.

Highlights have included comedian Sue Perkins and adventurer Charlie Boorman driving across America on some of the world’s most treacherous ice roads. Comedians Hugh Dennis and Greg Davies travelled to Mexico where they experienced rock falls, monsoons and took a death defying drive along narrow roads with sheer drops.

The popularity of the BBC2 show has encouraged even more people to take up offroading at home and abroad and the activity is becoming one of the fastest growing pastimes in the UK.

Whether you want an offroading holiday or an experience at home you will be able to find lots of exciting opportunities.

In the UK there are hundreds of places where you can experience the thrills and excitement of offroading . Not only will you get the adrenalin pumping but you’ll also develop your driving skills, your problem solving skills and your ability to perform under pressure.

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Subsidy Savings Promised From Network Rail

October 5th, 2011

A cross Industry five year plan released by Network Rail last week has estimated that rail companies could be saving up to £1.3 billion a year by 2019, meaning there will be a far smaller percentage of government subsidy needed.

The plan’s publication represents the first part of a five year long collaboration between the rail regulator and Network Rail.

There has been some criticism of the plan from the Office of Rail Regulation who believe that some of the savings Network Rail already claim to be making may not be valid.

Network Rail collaborated with train operators and suppliers to devise the plan which explains how costs can be reduced across the rail industry allowing the governments to reduce its annual spend on railways from the current figure which stood at £4.6 billion in 2009/10.

Amongst the changes that Network Rail has suggested are more collaborations between different service providers and offering more lengthy contracts to service providers.

According to the Network Rail report savings of 16% on rail maintenance should be made from when the plan starts in 2014.

However, the ORR called Network Rail’s assertion into question as they believe Network Rail have not made as large a percentage of savings as they claim and that the rail giant were unable to produce evidence that showed they had achieved the savings they had claimed.

Paul Plummer, Group Strategy Director for Network Rail commented that collaborating more closely with other industry players was an efficient way to make savings and would also give the government more choice about the funding decisions they made.

It is hoped that the government will decide by next summer which parts of the projected plan will go ahead and which parts of it they will fund and what percentage of funds will be made available for rail funding.

After this the ORR will make a decision as to the spend Network Rail need to make and how much funding will be needed. This decision will be made in 2013. Meanwhile Scotland’s government have made an announcement that they will have a new rail link built next year which will be funded solely by Network Rail and not as originally planned by private investors.

Originally the Borders Railway, which will run between Tweedbank and Edinburgh, was expected to be financed through private funding but two of the investors dropped out and Network Rail stepped in.

It is hoped that Network Rail’s involvement will provide a significant saving for the tax payer.

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What is Lifting Gear Service?

October 5th, 2011

Lifting gear is utilised within the construction industry for various purposes. It needs to be serviced and maintained on a regular basis in order to ensure that it is operating at maximum safety and at maximum efficiency.

There are many different types of lifting gear which require different safety testing methods. Before safety tests are carried out instruments used in heavy lifting are generally stripped and cleaned of all dirt and oil that they have accumulated since their last check.

This is normally done through industrial cleaning methods such as shot blasting or chemical cleaning which also removes paint to take machinery back to its original state. The type of cleaning method chosen depends on the fragility or size of the machinery being cleaned. For more delicate items shot blasting is not appropriate. Large items can be placed in a soak tank where chemicals gradually soak dirt and grime from the parts of the machinery. Smaller items can be placed in a type of metal laundry system or a polishing box, which is the normal method for cleaning chain.

It is very important that any machinery is thoroughly clean before checks and repairs are carried out as if it is not this can impair any maintenance that is carried out.

A repair company that deals with lifting gear will have highly trained staff who understand the rules and regulations surrounding cleaning and repairing lifting gear. They will also have access to a wide range of spare parts and other equipment to aid repair should they be needed.

Once any repair work and cleaning has been carried out machinery will then be thoroughly checked and tested to ensure safety. This can involve checking machinery for minute cracks or fractures or any flaws which could make the machinery less safe.

Any lifting gear will be measured against specific criteria to ensure that it meets all the necessary standards. Testers will also provide a thorough set of paperwork detailing all the safety tests that have been carried out and what the results of these tests were.

After all tests have been carried out and machinery has been deemed to be safe and in excellent working order it will be placed in the paint shop ready to be repainted and brought up to standard to be used again. Generally, any paint or finishing work will be undertaken by machine which gives the best result and ensures that each piece of machinery adheres to the highest standards of quality.

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