
Steve Diksa to speak at Rail Safety Summit 2012 Bridgeway Consulting’s Assurance Services Director - Steve Diksa has been invited to speak at the Rail Safety Summit 2012 for the THIRD consecutive year. Being the only speaker to have been invited consecutively since the inaugural summit back in 2009, Steve Diksa will again speak at the Rail Safety Summit. The conference is for rail safety managers, infrastructure owners, rail stakeholders and training professionals. The summit is being held at the Holywell Park Conference Centre, Loughborough University on the 19th April 2012. With London 2012 a hot topic, Steve will be making comparisons on where the rail industry is on the ‘Safety Awards Rostrum’? Gold, Silver or Bronze… For further information, please contact: Steve Diksa - 07966 303952
Examination Team Complete Heritage Site Works Bridgeway Consulting’s structural examination team has completed a package of works at Manchester Victoria Station. Engaged by Network Rail, Bridgeway have recently completed a detailed examination and dilapidation report on Manchester Victoria Station’s heritage grade II listed dome structure. All works were completed with the station open and with no disruption to the travelling public. In addition the Examination team successfully established a cleaning methodology and identified works required to reinstate this centre-piece to its former condition. Martin Beasley, Consultancy Services Director says “this wasn’t a straightforward project as we needed to consider a unique inspection strategy due to the building being Grade II listed. But it was a challenge we overcame and delivered a detailed report, which was well received by Network Rail”. For further information, please contact: Martin Beasley - 07824 485441
Bridgeway completes R&R at Upper Broughton Bridgeway Consulting’s Permanent Way team has successfully completed Renewal and Refurbishment works at the Old Dalby Test Track at Upper Broughton, near Melton Mowbray. As a supplier of Permanent Way - Inspection and Maintenance services at the Old Dalby Test Track (ODTT), Bridgeway were engaged by Serco to undertake Track Formation renewal & Drainage refurbishment works before Christmas 2011. This £125,000 project involved running three separate worksites simultaneously to replace and repair both the track and ballast. These works will allow for operations to continue without any further disruption and provide better drainage on the line. All works were completed within 16 days, which included all tamping and lining of the track. Business Development Manager - Nigel Stockdale, who co-managed the project sites, says “this was a logistically challenging project. But with good planning and our very experienced team of permanent way engineers we not only completed the project on time, we also ensured it was delivered within budget”. For further information, please contact: Nigel Stockdale - 07966 435129
NCCA Sentinel Rail Training - Book Online Bridgeway Consulting is pleased to announce that NCCA Sentinel sponsors can book rail training such as "PTS" online via their Online Competence and Training Administration System (OCTAS). Registered NCCA Sentinel sponsors can book rail training courses online such as; PTS, Lookout, COSS and ES initial or recertification courses. Bridgeway is also able to offer national coverage for rail training courses such as; PTS, Lookout, COSS and ES initial or recertification courses in the following locations: • Nottingham • West Horndon • London • Birmingham • Bristol • Glasgow • York • Chippenham • Manchester • Swanley • Croydon For further information, please contact: Satnam Thiara - 07812 049462
"A" Grade from the West Coast Network Rail praise another Bridgeway SPICOP Following on from Network Rail’s commendation of Bridgeway SPICOP, Andrea De Rosa’s safety critical voice communication; Network Rail have heaped further praise on another Bridgeway SPICOP. Steve Jolliffe, a Bridgeway SPICOP in the Wales and Marches area was recently given an "A" Grade for his safety critical voice communications. This is the highest achievable grading from Network Rail’s Wales Route Communications Review Group. This group is a joint industry focus group attended by all Railway Safety Case holders working over Network Rail Western Route. The purpose of the group is to monitor a random selection of safety critical voice communications on a monthly basis and feedback information to WR OPSRAM Group. This further supports Bridgeway’s safety ethos and positive attitude towards rail training. Ultimately ensuring that safety critical personnel are following the correct protocols at all times. For further information, please contact: Satnam Thiara 07812 049 462
ORR Selects Rail Training Provider… Bridgeway Consulting has successfully tendered to be named as preferred rail training provider to the Office of Rail Regulation. Bridgeway Consulting has been awarded a 2 year contract by the Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) for the provision of PTS and COSS competence training. Bridgeway will be providing both PTS and COSS initial and recertification courses across a number of locations, including: • London • Birmingham • Manchester • York • Glasgow Satnam Thiara says “this is a fantastic contract award, we are excited be able to deliver rail training to a regulatory authority like the ORR who have a very high standard when it comes to safety. This will give us the impetus to further improve our training delivery methods”. For further information, please contact: Satnam Thiara – 07812 049462
Signed up! 18 Month Contract Win… S&T and OLE Maintenance Contract Award from Malcolm Rail at the Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal Bridgeway Consulting had been previously engaged to deliver routine inspection and maintenance of the S&T infrastructure at the Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal (DIRFT) for a 12 month period, has successfully tendered to renew its contract with Malcolm Rail for the provision of S&T and OLE inspection and maintenance at the Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal (DIRFT). This is an 18 month contract award. In addition to providing an emergency response team in the event of any S&T failures. This has been a refreshing project to be involved with and we are delighted that we will be continuing our relationship with Malcolm Rail in providing a managed service at DIRFT. For further information, please contact: Nigel Stockdale – 07966 435129
Training Matters, in Ireland… Small Tools and Plant Training for Irish Rail Bridgeway Consulting’s rail training and assessment services team has been successful in tendering for the provision of Small Tools and Plant Training to over 120 Signalling and Maintenance operatives. Courses are being delivered at a number of Irish Rail depots, which include: • Inchicore, Dublin • Athlone • Limerick Junction • Thurles • Enniscorthy Steve Diksa says “it has been a great experience working throughout Ireland and the training has been received well by Irish Rail personnel”. In addition to delivering Small Tools and Plant Training to Irish Rail, we have also been busy delivering ECO training in Inchicore, Dublin. For further information, please contact: Satnam Thiara – 07812 049462
Pino De Rosa re-elected to serve as NSARE board member Bridgeway Consulting Managing Director, Pino De Rosa, has been re-elected to serve as a board member of the National Skills Academy of Rail Engineers (NSARE). As a board member of NSARE, Pino represents the Rail Industry Contractors Association (RICA) and says “NSARE is important to the future of the rail industry in ensuring we have people with the right skills to maintain and develop the existing rail infrastructure. I am pleased to be able to continue to provide my support to NSARE and member organisations”. NSARE is spearheaded by well respected Chief Executive and Company Secretary, Gil Howarth. Other board members include Crossrail - Chairman, Terry Morgan; Network Rail - Engineering Director, Steve Yianni; London Underground - Capital Projects Director, David Waboso; Bombardier UK - Chairman, Colin Walton; Railway Industry Association – Director General, Jeremy Canfield; Railtech - MD, Simon Jamieson; VTG Rail UK - MD, Rob Brook; National Contractors Group - Chairman, Paul Kirk; First Group - Technical Director, John Hawkins and Institution of Mechanical Engineers - CEO, Stephen Tetlow. From the 3rd January 2011, NSARE was also appointed by Network Rail to manage the ongoing accreditation and licensing of rail training providers delivering NCCA Sentinel courses. For further information, please contact: Satnam Thiara - 07812 049462
Bridgeway Consulting Secures Crossrail Overhead Line Isolations Contract Bridgeway Consulting have been awarded a contract by Network Rail to deliver Overhead Line Isolation Services for the Crossrail (West) Project As an integral part of the Crossrail team, Bridgeway Consulting will be responsible for the planning, management and delivery of the Project isolations. The project area covers from Paddington Station to Maidenhead Station and the work will be until completion of the project, which is scheduled for 2018. The dedicated Bridgeway isolation team will consist of a Delivery Manager and Isolation Planners supported by a number of Nominated Persons and Authorised Persons. The balance of the demands of the timetable and the project, interweave to create a technically challenging area to deliver and this requires numerous teams to be deployed in order to carryout complex switching and earthing arrangements. Over the term of the project the possessions and isolations will be increasing challenging as the demands of the delivery program gain pace. Bridgeway are also successfully delivering Overhead Line isolations and possessions for the Kings Cross Station Redevelopment Project. For further information, please contact: Mike Harris - 07966 303939
Sing when you're winning! Bridgeway had success in achieving a winner at the Railstaff awards 2011, at the ICC in Birmingham on Saturday 29th October, 2011! The following staff were shortlisted in several categories and well done to all of them in achieving the shortlist: Newcomer of the Year Huw Thomas & Adnan Al-Ammaren Trainer of the Year Alan Drummond Infrastructure Person of the Year Martin Walmesley, Paul Eggett & Paddy Woulds Rail Manager of the Year Lukasz Kusior Lifetime Achievement Award Nigel Stockdale Rail Person of the Year Steve Diksa Rail Engineer of the Year Martin Beasley & Mark Lindahl One staff member did however rise to the accolade of WINNER and that title went to Paul Eggett, who successfully achieved Infrastructure Person of the Year 2011, Well done to Paul and yet again it demonstrates the fact that we had so many shortlisted and one winner, shows the quality of staff here at Bridgeway. Well done to Paul for his hard efforts during the past 12 months and to everyone else who was nominated.
New Rail Training Academy Launch We would like to announce as part of Bridgeway’s continued expansion, we have recently opened a new rail training academy at West Horndon in Essex. This Rail Training facility will consist of five training rooms and potentially a rail training test track. The opening of the new site supports the growth of the Rail Training and Assessment Services department. It provides a platform to expand our operations in the South of the country and win new and exciting opportunities. We will be predominately delivering NCCA Sentinel track safety courses such as PTS and Small Tools and Plant training at the site. In addition to this we also have in place a dedicated rail training administration team, who will work from the new rail training facility. They possess many years of rail training and competence management experience. Bridgeway is also able to offer national coverage for rail training courses such as; PTS, Lookout, COSS and ES initial or recertification courses in the following locations: • Nottingham • West Horndon • London • Birmingham • Bristol • Glasgow • York • Chippenham • Manchester • Swanley • Croydon For further information, please contact: the training department on 0115 9191111.
Bridgeway on a “Mission” to improve safety Bridgeway, in association with AIMS Solutions, is pleased to introduce Mission Room to the rail sector. The Mission Room is a unique and revolutionary media delivery system providing full 360° images, video and sound in a fully interactive, dynamic and customisable environment. It can be used for some of the following applications: •Rail/Construction Site induction and briefings •Rail Emergency preparation •Rail Planning •Rail Training •Rail Communication The Mission Room allows users to instantly experience many hazardous sites in total safety. User activity is fully logged and auditable and provides a cost-effective way of rapidly building spatial understanding of real railway/construction sites. For further information, please contact: Satnam Thiara - 07812 049462

Steve Diksa to speak at Rail Safety Summit 2012

Bridgeway Consulting’s Assurance Services Director - Steve Diksa has been invited to speak at the Rail Safety Summit 2012 for the THIRD consecutive year.

Being the only speaker to have been invited consecutively since the inaugural summit back in 2009, Steve Diksa will again speak at the Rail Safety Summit. The conference is for rail safety managers, infrastructure owners, rail stakeholders and training professionals. The summit is being held at the Holywell Park Conference Centre, Loughborough University on the 19th April 2012.

With London 2012 a hot topic, Steve will be making comparisons on where the rail industry is on the ‘Safety Awards Rostrum’? Gold, Silver or Bronze…

For further information, please contact: Steve Diksa - 07966 303952

Examination Team Complete Heritage Site Works

Bridgeway Consulting’s structural examination team has completed a package of works at Manchester Victoria Station.

Engaged by Network Rail, Bridgeway have recently completed a detailed examination and dilapidation report on Manchester Victoria Station’s heritage grade II listed dome structure. All works were completed with the station open and with no disruption to the travelling public.

In addition the Examination team successfully established a cleaning methodology and identified works required to reinstate this centre-piece to its former condition. Martin Beasley, Consultancy Services Director says “this wasn’t a straightforward project as we needed to consider a unique inspection strategy due to the building being Grade II listed. But it was a challenge we overcame and delivered a detailed report, which was well received by Network Rail”.

For further information, please contact: Martin Beasley - 07824 485441

Bridgeway completes R&R at Upper Broughton

Bridgeway Consulting’s Permanent Way team has successfully completed Renewal and Refurbishment works at the Old Dalby Test Track at Upper Broughton, near Melton Mowbray.

As a supplier of Permanent Way - Inspection and Maintenance services at the Old Dalby Test Track (ODTT), Bridgeway were engaged by Serco to undertake Track Formation renewal & Drainage refurbishment works before Christmas 2011. This £125,000 project involved running three separate worksites simultaneously to replace and repair both the track and ballast. These works will allow for operations to continue without any further disruption and provide better drainage on the line.

All works were completed within 16 days, which included all tamping and lining of the track. Business Development Manager - Nigel Stockdale, who co-managed the project sites, says “this was a logistically challenging project. But with good planning and our very experienced team of permanent way engineers we not only completed the project on time, we also ensured it was delivered within budget”.

For further information, please contact: Nigel Stockdale - 07966 435129

NCCA Sentinel Rail Training - Book Online

Bridgeway Consulting is pleased to announce that NCCA Sentinel sponsors can book rail training such as "PTS" online via their Online Competence and Training Administration System (OCTAS).

Registered NCCA Sentinel sponsors can book rail training courses online such as; PTS, Lookout, COSS and ES initial or recertification courses.

Bridgeway is also able to offer national coverage for rail training courses such as; PTS, Lookout, COSS and ES initial or recertification courses in the following locations:

• Nottingham
• West Horndon
• London
• Birmingham
• Bristol
• Glasgow
• York
• Chippenham
• Manchester
• Swanley
• Croydon

For further information, please contact: Satnam Thiara - 07812 049462

"A" Grade from the West Coast

Network Rail praise another Bridgeway SPICOP

Following on from Network Rail’s commendation of Bridgeway SPICOP, Andrea De Rosa’s safety critical voice communication; Network Rail have heaped further praise on another Bridgeway SPICOP.

Steve Jolliffe, a Bridgeway SPICOP in the Wales and Marches area was recently given an "A" Grade for his safety critical voice communications. This is the highest achievable grading from Network Rail’s Wales Route Communications Review Group. This group is a joint industry focus group attended by all Railway Safety Case holders working over Network Rail Western Route. The purpose of the group is to monitor a random selection of safety critical voice communications on a monthly basis and feedback information to WR OPSRAM Group.

This further supports Bridgeway’s safety ethos and positive attitude towards rail training. Ultimately ensuring that safety critical personnel are following the correct protocols at all times.

For further information, please contact: Satnam Thiara 07812 049 462

ORR Selects Rail Training Provider…

Bridgeway Consulting has successfully tendered to be named as preferred rail training provider to the Office of Rail Regulation.

Bridgeway Consulting has been awarded a 2 year contract by the Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) for the provision of PTS and COSS competence training.

Bridgeway will be providing both PTS and COSS initial and recertification courses across a number of locations, including:

• London
• Birmingham
• Manchester
• York
• Glasgow

Satnam Thiara says “this is a fantastic contract award, we are excited be able to deliver rail training to a regulatory authority like the ORR who have a very high standard when it comes to safety. This will give us the impetus to further improve our training delivery methods”.

For further information, please contact: Satnam Thiara – 07812 049462

Signed up! 18 Month Contract Win…

S&T and OLE Maintenance Contract Award from Malcolm Rail at the Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal

Bridgeway Consulting had been previously engaged to deliver routine inspection and maintenance of the S&T infrastructure at the Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal (DIRFT) for a 12 month period, has successfully tendered to renew its contract with Malcolm Rail for the provision of S&T and OLE inspection and maintenance at the Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal (DIRFT).

This is an 18 month contract award. In addition to providing an emergency response team in the event of any S&T failures.

This has been a refreshing project to be involved with and we are delighted that we will be continuing our relationship with Malcolm Rail in providing a managed service at DIRFT.

For further information, please contact: Nigel Stockdale – 07966 435129

Training Matters, in Ireland…

Small Tools and Plant Training for Irish Rail

Bridgeway Consulting’s rail training and assessment services team has been successful in tendering for the provision of Small Tools and Plant Training to over 120 Signalling and Maintenance operatives.

Courses are being delivered at a number of Irish Rail depots, which include:

• Inchicore, Dublin
• Athlone
• Limerick Junction
• Thurles
• Enniscorthy

Steve Diksa says “it has been a great experience working throughout Ireland and the training has been received well by Irish Rail personnel”.

In addition to delivering Small Tools and Plant Training to Irish Rail, we have also been busy delivering ECO training in Inchicore, Dublin.

For further information, please contact: Satnam Thiara – 07812 049462

Pino De Rosa re-elected to serve as NSARE board member

Bridgeway Consulting Managing Director, Pino De Rosa, has been re-elected to serve as a board member of the National Skills Academy of Rail Engineers (NSARE).

As a board member of NSARE, Pino represents the Rail Industry Contractors Association (RICA) and says “NSARE is important to the future of the rail industry in ensuring we have people with the right skills to maintain and develop the existing rail infrastructure. I am pleased to be able to continue to provide my support to NSARE and member organisations”.

NSARE is spearheaded by well respected Chief Executive and Company Secretary, Gil Howarth. Other board members include Crossrail - Chairman, Terry Morgan; Network Rail - Engineering Director, Steve Yianni; London Underground - Capital Projects Director, David Waboso; Bombardier UK - Chairman, Colin Walton; Railway Industry Association – Director General, Jeremy Canfield; Railtech - MD, Simon Jamieson; VTG Rail UK - MD, Rob Brook; National Contractors Group - Chairman, Paul Kirk; First Group - Technical Director, John Hawkins and Institution of Mechanical Engineers - CEO, Stephen Tetlow.

From the 3rd January 2011, NSARE was also appointed by Network Rail to manage the ongoing accreditation and licensing of rail training providers delivering NCCA Sentinel courses.

For further information, please contact: Satnam Thiara - 07812 049462

Bridgeway Consulting Secures Crossrail Overhead Line Isolations Contract

Bridgeway Consulting have been awarded a contract by Network Rail to deliver Overhead Line Isolation Services for the Crossrail (West) Project

As an integral part of the Crossrail team, Bridgeway Consulting will be responsible for the planning, management and delivery of the Project isolations. The project area covers from Paddington Station to Maidenhead Station and the work will be until completion of the project, which is scheduled for 2018.

The dedicated Bridgeway isolation team will consist of a Delivery Manager and Isolation Planners supported by a number of Nominated Persons and Authorised Persons.

The balance of the demands of the timetable and the project, interweave to create a technically challenging area to deliver and this requires numerous teams to be deployed in order to carryout complex switching and earthing arrangements.

Over the term of the project the possessions and isolations will be increasing challenging as the demands of the delivery program gain pace.

Bridgeway are also successfully delivering Overhead Line isolations and possessions for the Kings Cross Station Redevelopment Project.

For further information, please contact: Mike Harris - 07966 303939

Sing when you're winning!

Bridgeway had success in achieving a winner at the Railstaff awards 2011, at the ICC in Birmingham on Saturday 29th October, 2011!

The following staff were shortlisted in several categories and well done to all of them in achieving the shortlist:

Newcomer of the Year
Huw Thomas & Adnan Al-Ammaren

Trainer of the Year
Alan Drummond

Infrastructure Person of the Year
Martin Walmesley, Paul Eggett & Paddy Woulds

Rail Manager of the Year
Lukasz Kusior

Lifetime Achievement Award
Nigel Stockdale

Rail Person of the Year
Steve Diksa

Rail Engineer of the Year
Martin Beasley & Mark Lindahl

One staff member did however rise to the accolade of WINNER and that title went to Paul Eggett, who successfully achieved Infrastructure Person of the Year 2011, Well done to Paul and yet again it demonstrates the fact that we had so many shortlisted and one winner, shows the quality of staff here at Bridgeway.

Well done to Paul for his hard efforts during the past 12 months and to everyone else who was nominated.

New Rail Training Academy Launch

We would like to announce as part of Bridgeway’s continued expansion, we have recently opened a new rail training academy at West Horndon in Essex.

This Rail Training facility will consist of five training rooms and potentially a rail training test track.

The opening of the new site supports the growth of the Rail Training and Assessment Services department. It provides a platform to expand our operations in the South of the country and win new and exciting opportunities. We will be predominately delivering NCCA Sentinel track safety courses such as PTS and Small Tools and Plant training at the site.

In addition to this we also have in place a dedicated rail training administration team, who will work from the new rail training facility. They possess many years of rail training and competence management experience.

Bridgeway is also able to offer national coverage for rail training courses such as; PTS, Lookout, COSS and ES initial or recertification courses in the following locations:

• Nottingham
• West Horndon
• London
• Birmingham
• Bristol
• Glasgow
• York
• Chippenham
• Manchester
• Swanley
• Croydon

For further information, please contact: the training department on 0115 9191111.

Bridgeway on a “Mission” to improve safety

Bridgeway, in association with AIMS Solutions, is pleased to introduce Mission Room to the rail sector.

The Mission Room is a unique and revolutionary media delivery system providing full 360° images, video and sound in a fully interactive, dynamic and customisable environment.

It can be used for some of the following applications:

•Rail/Construction Site induction and briefings
•Rail Emergency preparation
•Rail Planning
•Rail Training
•Rail Communication

The Mission Room allows users to instantly experience many hazardous sites in total safety. User activity is fully logged and auditable and provides a cost-effective way of rapidly building spatial understanding of real railway/construction sites.

For further information, please contact: Satnam Thiara - 07812 049462