James Featherstone
@J__Featherstone
MEng GMICE MPWI. Engineer / Manager working on the UKโs railways. Thoughts are my own. Instagram: james.featherstone.rail
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๐ Trains are now running between England & south Wales after our bridge replacement at Gipsy Patch Lane nr Bristol Parkway.
๐ Sorry it took longer than planned - thanks for your patience.
โน๏ธ If travelling check nationalrail.co.uk or GWR.com/Bristol #GipsyPatchSGC
๐ We love this clip so here it is again!
๐งโโ๏ธ๐งโโ๏ธ Possibly the frontrunner for 'Mindfulness Engineering Clip of the Year'*
๐ค๏ธThe stones that support the track (ballast) is being replaced at Milliken Park, Scotland. ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
#Mesmerising #Engineering Network Rail Scotland
*Not a real award.
๐ Weโre a step closer to installing the new bridge at Gipsy Patch Lane, Stoke Gifford.
๐ ๏ธ The team have been demolishing the old bridge & foundations & finishing a temporary roadway to transport the new bridge.
๐๏ธ Watch this space - demolition video coming #GipsyPatchSGC
๐ Teams have been working overnight to demolish the old bridge at Gipsy Patch Lane.
๐ Acoustic barriers & dust dampening are in place but apologies for any disruption.
๐ฌ Demolition footage to follow but hereโs an overview of work in the run up #GipsyPatchSGC
๐ท Special COVID measures mean even a huge project like our bridge replacement at Gipsy Patch Lane can continue safely.
๐ Decontamination units, COVID marshals & extra welfare facilities in place + social distancing or air-fed masks where that's not possible #GipsyPatchSGC
โ ๏ธ Weโre out on track nr Bristol Parkway, replacing a rail bridge 'til early 7 Nov.
๐ Itโs for South Glos Council, for better local public transport.
๐ Coaches replace trains between Bristol & Newport.
โน๏ธ Check nationalrail.co.uk or GWR.com/bristol #GipsyPatchSGC
Work starts tonight, replacing Gipsy Patch Lane bridge, Stoke Gifford. #GipsyPatchSGC
The railway will be closed between Bristol Parkway & Newport Sun 25 Oct - Fri 6 Nov. Diversions & replacement buses in place.
Please check: orlo.uk/NationalRail_Hโฆ or orlo.uk/GWRBristol_bsJโฆ
Loved taking these photos on Sunday night - my first time working on one of Brunelโs structures! #Engineering
Has been a pleasure working with the Suttle Projects Ltd team on delivering this project - a massive team effort and a fantastic engineering feat achieved