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Protezione contro frane e colate detritiche - Bridge of Orchy 2025

Shallow landslide barrier protecting the West Highland Line

Protezione contro frane e colate detritiche - Bridge of Orchy 2025

Shallow landslide barrier and anchor

Protezione contro frane e colate detritiche - Bridge of Orchy 2025

View of the SL-barrier, north end

Protezione contro frane e colate detritiche - Bridge of Orchy 2025

Landslide barrier and brake ring

Protezione contro frane e colate detritiche - Bridge of Orchy 2025

Solution to bottom support rope taut with foundation

Protezione contro frane e colate detritiche - Bridge of Orchy 2025

Barrier with the protected railway line underneath

 

Sistemi:

 

Lunghezza del sistema

45 m

 

Anno di installazione:

2025

Situazione

In 2020, a significant landslide occurred on the West Highland Line, primarily caused by water runoff through the hillside. The landslide blocked the railway, forcing a full route closure while repairs were undertaken.

Given the ongoing risk posed by heavy and persistent rainfall, the site conditions were closely monitored. As part of the long-term protection strategy, a 45-metre SL-150 barrier was installed to mitigate the impact on the railway from further landslips.

Descrizione

Working in collaboration with contractor QTS and designer Fairhurst, a 45-metre barrier solution was designed for Network Rail. Post spacing varies between 7 and 8 metres to suit the local topography.

We supported the project by supplying the barrier system and contributing technical input during the design and installation phases. Preserving the surrounding landscape was a key consideration; accordingly, the upslope anchor layout at the far end of the barrier was adapted to minimise environmental impact and reduce disruption during installation.

After the barrier installation, we carried out an in-house sign-off process called a CONSIS inspection to ensure the project met our rigorous quality and safety standards.

Network Rail made it clear that this sign-off was a critical part of the project’s delivery, reflecting their commitment to quality assurance and the successful delivery of the solution.

Paese / Regione

Regno Unito

Cliente

Progettazione:

Contraente:

QTS

Oggetto protetto

Ferrovia

Protezione dalla corrosione

GEOBRUGG SUPERCOATING

Il contatto locale

René Müller
   

René Müller

Country Manager Western Switzerland

Sistemi contro il dissesto idrogeologico
Ingegneria idraulica
Miniera / Gallerie
Sistema di monitoraggio da remoto
Geobrugg AG,Industriestrasse 21,5200 Brugg / Svizzera Country Manager Western Switzerland

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Olivia Sartorius
   

Olivia Sartorius

Project Manager Sales Eastern and Central Switzerland

Sistemi contro il dissesto idrogeologico
Ingegneria idraulica
Miniera / Gallerie
Sistema di monitoraggio da remoto
Geobrugg AG Project Manager Sales Eastern and Central Switzerland

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Isacco Toffoletto
   

Isacco Toffoletto

Country Manager Southern Switzerland

Sistemi contro il dissesto idrogeologico
Ingegneria idraulica
Miniera / Gallerie
Sistema di monitoraggio da remoto
Geobrugg AG Ticino,Via Brusada 5,6933 Muzzano / Svizzera Country Manager Southern Switzerland

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