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Feature columns drive bus station project
An exacting erection process was necessary for the installation of six feature columns that form Blackburn’s new iconic bus station. Public transport in and …
Steel ribs span station restoration
The centrepiece of Manchester Victoria station’s restoration and conversion into a regional transportation hub is a curving steel framed roof. Martin Cooper …
Regeneration on track
Northampton’s replacement railway station is a key element in the town’s extensive regeneration strategy. Big changes are afoot in Northampton as the …
Northampton gets replacement station
During August Northampton’s new railway station building, which is twice the size of the existing facility, will be officially opened. Constructed alongside …
Station redevelopment on track with steel
London Bridge station is being completely rebuilt in a rolling programme that allows it to remain open for business at all times. Martin Cooper reports on …
Roofs depart and arrive at Manchester Victoria station
A £44M revamp of Manchester Victoria has kicked off with the dismantling of the station’s wrought iron roof structure. In order to bring the station up to …
All change at Wakefield
The delivery of new station facilities at Wakefield Westgate station is reliant on steelwork’s speed of construction. Widespread changes are afoot in …
All change at London Bridge
A £6bn redevelopment programme of London Bridge Station, the country’s fourth busiest station, is now under way. Because of the complexity of the work and …
Steel creates access for all
Prefabricated steel elements have played a key role in a station access improvement programme that was successfully completed during a 51-hour weekend …
Trams running on steel
The construction and launching of steel composite bridges are an essential element of a citywide tram extension project. Martin Cooper reports. The City of …
