Case Study: Nottingham Rail Hub: Enhanced access in a major rail revamp
An £18.5 scheme to regenerate Nottingham Station in the East Midlands into a world class transport interchange – an integral part of a wider, 4-year, £150m regional transportation development.
The station upgrade is a key component in the overall project that also includes platform building, track re-laying, signal replacement, junction remodelling, changing track layouts, replacing level crossings with footbridges, renewing equipment, and moving control of signalling to a state-of-the-art centre in Derby.
The Hub will support Nottingham City Council’s aspiration to create a transport facility that meets the needs of both passengers and operators. It aims to support Nottingham’s physical transformation and economic growth, contributing to its economic competitiveness, attractiveness and sustainability.
The station
This redevelopment includes the restoration of the Edwardian, Grade II listed building at the front of the station. It is expected to be complete in 2014, in time for the opening of Nottingham’s extended tram network later in the year.
Nottingham Hub will provide the ability for passengers to switch between train, tram, bus, taxi, and car, all within the immediate vicinity of the station.
The complete works
An upgraded concourse and a new ticket office;
- Existing porch (home to the taxi rank) converted for passenger use with new glazing, flooring and cafés;
- A new southern concourse to serve the new tram stop;
- The station exterior and the buildings along the platforms cleaned and refurbished, with glass panels added to the canopies to improve lighting.
The 5 Stannah lifts
A refurbishment mix of passenger and passenger/goods lifts that has improved vertical access and movement of people and goods around the station. The lifts were designed and installed by Stannah’s Major Projects team in conjunction with Network Rail, main contractor, Taylor Woodrow, architect Pascall+Watson, and Nottingham City Council.
Serving Platform 7 and the main concourse – 1x passenger lift:
Levels: 2 stops
Drive: Hydraulic
Capacity: 40 person/3000kg
Configuration: Single entry
Speed: 0.63 m/s
Control: Fully collective
Car size: 1900W x 2850D x 2300H
Entrance size: 1400W x 2100H
Machine room: Separate
NB. Stannah Major Projects was responsible for all works, including the removal of the existing passenger lift.
“Network Rail is gradually overhauling the whole of the UK’s rail network system, and Nottingham Rail Hub is just the latest in a long line of stations receiving similar treatment. Many feature Stannah passenger lifts, goods lifts and platform lifts in their refurbishments – proof we have great lifts backed by great service, before, during and after installation.”
Serving the newly refurbished British Transport Police Block – 1x passenger lift:
Levels: 4 stops
Drive: Hydraulic
Capacity: 630kg / 8-person
Configuration: Through-car
Speed: 0.63 m/s
Control: Fully collective
Car size: 1100W x 1400D x 2300H
Entrance size: 800W x 2100H
Machine room: Separate
Serving the new concourse, new street-level taxi rank, and the Nottingham Express Transit tram stop – 1x passenger lift:
Levels: 2 stops
Drive: Hydraulic
Capacity: 1200kg/16 person
Configuration: Through-car
Shaft: Half-glazed
Speed: 0.63 m/s
Control: Fully collective
Car size: 1600W x 1600D x 2300H
Entrance size: 1100W x 2100H
Machine room: Separate
Serving the new retail area – 2 x goods/passenger lifts:
Levels: 2 stops
Drive: Hydraulic
Capacity: 2000kg/26 person
Configuration: Through-car
Speed: 0.63 m/s
Control: Fully collective
Car size: 1800W x 2550D x 2300H and 1800W x 2350D x 2300H
Entrance size: 1400W x 2100H
Machine room: Separate
NB. The lifts are located back-of-house to move stock from the delivery facility to the shops and food outlets.
Lift finishes
All the lifts are finished to the Network Rail vandal-resistant/Equality Act 2010 specification:
Lift car:
Side walls: 16 gauge 316 grade ‘Linen’ pattern stainless steel
Entrance returns: 16 gauge 316 grade ‘Raltex’ 6WL pattern BLUE stainless steel
Panel interface: BLUE Darvic strip
Skirting: 14 gauge 316 grade ‘Satin’ stainless steel
Ceiling: 16 gauge white powder coated
Car station: 3mm 316 grade ‘Satin’ stainless steel – New Gardenia BS10B15
Car doors: 16 gauge 316 grade ‘Linen’ pattern stainless steel
Flooring: Altro Atlas 40 – Anvil
Handrails: Stainless steel – New Gardenia BS10B15
Landing entrances:
Doors: 16 gauge 316 grade ‘Linen’ pattern stainless steel
Surrounds: 16 gauge 316 grade ‘Raltex’ 6WL pattern BLUE stainless steel
Landing sills: Bronze
Landing operation panel: BLUE pattress surround
“The Nottingham Rail Hub project went to plan, completing on time and budget, with three of the lifts installed in a 7-week programme, and two installed in 5-week programme, ranged over 9 months. Access about the station has been dramatically improved and will assist in the swift, safe, reliable movement of people and goods, an important factor in Network Rail’s creation of a multi-modal transport hub fit for the 21st century.”
The Stannah Major Projects team
This dedicated team exists to provide all aspects of a project at one single point of contact. Individuals within the team are skilled in project planning and management, estimating, technical operations, logistics, product design and engineering, field managers, installation engineers, health and safety and quality control that together drive the project.
The full service
All the Stannah lifting equipment at the new Nottingham Rail Hub is supplied with guarantees and will be maintained by the East Midlands branch of Stannah Lift Services, as part of the nationwide service and maintenance contract with Network Rail.
The Stannah promise
Stannah is committed to delivering:
- The best quality products
- Superior service
- Good value for money
And, last but not least, reliability