Blackburn Depot

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Sept 2016 - August 2017

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£2.9 Million

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Buckingham Group Contracting

Key Project Features

CWM
CET & Tanking Water System
Fuel, Oil & Coolant System

Adblue System
Apron Hot & Cold Water Points
Lighting

LV Distribution
Telecoms
Accommodation & Plantroom Fire Alarm
Access Control

Description of Project

The Northern Hub programme was developed to increase capacity, line speed and connectivity throughout the North West of England. Blackburn Depot is a brand new depot that has been introduced to assist in accommodating the additional rolling stock. The project includes a 12 rotor brush CWM, Automatic CET system, Tanking Water, Fuel, Oil, Coolant and Adblue storage and dispensing systems, Hot & Cold water points, Sitewide M&E, Telecoms, Fire alarm, access control, CCTV and Powerpoints.

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Design Services Provided

Site Surveys
Conceptual Design to As Built
CWM
CET & Tanking Water System
Fuel, Oil & Coolant System
Fuel Oil & Coolant Dispensers
Adblue System
Adblue Dispensers
Apron Hot & Cold Water Points
Plantroom Domestics
Lighting
LV Distribution
Earthing & Bonding
Telecoms
Accommodation & Plantroom Fire Alarm
Access Control

e-vac CET machine at Blackburn rail depot

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