PERMANENT WAY SOLUTIONS
The Cumbrian approach to track drainage G
Margaret Brown of GBL & Sons Ltd says the company is run by Cumbrian folk who know their values, know their business, and who bring an entirely (and welcoming) fresh approach to the age-old problem of railway drainage.
BL & Sons Limited, specialists in railway drainage system inspection,
maintenance, and rapid response techniques, has established a solid reputation for quality and competitiveness, with safety being our first priority. The team has expertise and full certification in confined space working and high level access cleaning.
GBL and Sons Limited Contract Cleaning was founded in 1995 and is based just on the outskirts of Carlisle, Cumbria, conveniently situated next to the M6, M74 and A69 for an
‘all points on the compass’ service. The teams travel far and wide to tackle railway drainage issues, in addition to other activities. Since 1995 the company has consistently invested in innovative equipment and the latest technology to provide cost-effective solutions for many customers.
Repeat business is undoubtedly one of the secrets of its success in that it has allowed progressive development of the business to its present and enviable position of being a well-established cleaning specialist in many different industries. However the other key factor is the nature and manner in which the team approach the work. The Cumbrian ethos of ‘good manners cost nowt’ and a keenness to complete all tasks, large or small, to the satisfaction of all clients is at the forefront of the business ethic. Add to this a desire to never be beaten, to rise to any challenge and to bring innovative solutions, and you begin to see why the demand for services is high. No more so in times of flooding emergencies and distress, when GBL and Sons stand shoulder
High capacity drainage solutions
Chris Brayne, of Super Rod / On Line On Track Drainage, discusses the company’s history and latest innovations.
On
Line On Track Drainage has over 35 years’ experience within the drainage
industry, and offers fast, cost-effective solutions to all drainage issues both on and off the rail.
The company has become a service leader within our specialised field, with the addition of our new high volume jetting unit now in service, creating a partnership of two high volume machines.
The unit is based on a Uni Mog U400 and has been fitted with a turntable for easy access when on/off tracking in reduced access areas. The unit has a water pump producing 2000 psi at a rate of 35 gallons per minute, and is driven from the machine’s PTO drive. It is capable of carrying a water capacity of 1,450 gallons (6,583 litres) per tank, reducing the need for re-filling and improving productivity during possessions. On Line On Track Drainage invested in a high volume Vactor unit in 2010 (Mitsubishi Canter 7.5 tonne), which has been converted to four- wheel drive and had a turntable fitted to allow
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easy on/off tracking of the vehicle. The vehicle has been designed so that if required, the waste can be transported from site, causing less environmental impact on the infrastructure.
The introduction of new equipment and larger base vehicles shows continued growth within the company, whilst taking into account our clients’ needs and maintaining commitment to the infrastructure – all whilst reducing the risk of breakdowns, which take up valuable possession time. It also improves productivity and value for money. With an experienced crew of three, problems can be recorded, advised on the best solution and solved there and then. The pair of high volume machine will help to push On Line On Track Drainage to the forefront of railway drainage solutions for years to come.
On Line On Track Drainage can provide complete drainage solutions, from installations,
to clearance of existing drainage, rail and non- rail, including re-lining, to the most simple problems that sometimes cause the most disruption at station toilets and sinks.
We acknowledge our responsibilities to the environment and health and safety, are fully Link-Up Approved and run a full QMS system with a full time H & S consultant. On Line On Track Drainage has been working within the rail infrastructure since 2000 and provides a wide range of services and solutions.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
www.superrod.co.uk
to shoulder with railway, local authority and emergency services, usually being near the top of the call-out list.
Permanent way or track drainage systems have always been a Cinderella subject for railway engineers. You either like to be there in your wellingtons, or it’s a subject avoided at all costs. However, despite industry standards, drainage inspection and maintenance are usually seen as a low priority, ripe for physical or financial resource pruning.
This always proves to be a false economy, as premature drainage system failure, whether it be broken or blocked pipes, collapsed culverts or silted ditches, always leads to poor track formation, deteriorating geometry, poor ride quality and excessive maintenance spend.
This is of course where GBL and Sons Ltd can really help out long-suffering track engineers.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
For details on the company’s specialist rail drainage equipment, visit:
www.gblandsonsltd.co.uk
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