RAILWAY SYSTEMS: GRP FIBREGLASS EVERDECK MODULAR RAILWAY PLATFORM SURFACE PANEL

In 2003, Evergrip succeeded in fulfilling a design requirement for a new type of
railway platform decking system made entirely from composite materials.

With Network Rail investing in infrastructure improvements for the long term future, the resultant GRP system has
benefits which show clear advantages over alternative proposals (steel,concrete & timber) where a combination of
corrosion resistance, strength, light weight, rapid fit times and insulating properties are all desirable characteristics.
The design is tested, approved and in service at an increasing number of stations on the UK network.

Panels have undergone independent testing to record mechanical capabilities, slip resistance and establish
conformance. Live trials were also conducted with suitability & performance monitored.

The Evergrip GRP system now offers a 60 year design life.

Factory fabricated panels provide a black, slip resistant, highly durable surface incorporating an off-set tactile paving
strip, all required safety line markings and a hidden fixing system.

Panels are impact and weather resistant making them suitable for both covered and external applications. Panels will
not rust or rot, nor will they ever need painting as the colour is throughout the product and they are easy to clean.
Should significant damage ever occur to any components, a modular construction allows for quick, easy & low cost
repairs.

The system is designed to conform to all criteria laid down in Network Rail Business Document NR/PS/RES/0030
(formerly RT/E/PS/00030) Issue 2 dated June 2005.

Everdeck Panels are in service at the following stations:

• Bramley
• Marsden
• Metheringham
• Mills Hill
• Mirfield
• Sandall & Agbrigg
• Steeton & Silsden
• Tutbury & Hatton
• Ulceby
  

Benefits of GRP Everdeck include:

• Rapid & easy installation - reduced labour costs & disruption
• Custom made to size
• Quick lead times (typically 12 weeks from order, subject to order size)
• Highly durable surface
• Weather resistant
• Off-set blister pattern tactile surface already built in
• Hidden fixings built in
• White highlighted platform edge
• Yellow high speed hazard line marking (optional)
• No freeze thaw cracking
• No welding or hazardous assembly techniques
• No painting required
• Little or no maintenance/repair costs
• Good chemical resistance
• 60 year design life
• 100% recyclable at end of life
• Fully conforms to Network Rail Specification

Applications for GRP Everdeck include:

• Full load bearing platform surface to suit trestle type systems

Bonded GRP one piece modular construction incorporating:

• 27mm thick panel with a 53mm thick bull-nose on the trackside edge to provide additional stability for the overhang
• Black Anti-slip surface with refined aluminium oxide, offering an extremely hard wearing surface
• Beige off-set blister pattern tactile strip
• All required safety line markings - white front edge & yellow speed hazard warning line (optional)

Dimensions:

Standard width: 1200 mm
Typical depth: 2500 mm - 3000 mm

EverDeck panels are produced to site specifications based on the existing trestle layout and gauging, as requested
by the client.

Additional Options:

Also available in a plain black version (no tactile) for ramp ends & shelter areas