Giving back to society this Spring
Over the last month our teams have been making of the most of the warmer weather as they helped communities and enhanced the environment near areas which we are working in. In support of the Great British Spring Clean initiative, many of our teams and senior leaders volunteered their time to help #KeepBritainTidy. One team…
Women’s health
Did you know that… Two thirds of working women have never taken time off for period pain, including 40% of those who regularly get pain bad enough that it affects their ability to work. At Octavius we want to inform and empower women to take responsibility for their health, understand their health options, and identify…
Looking after species when they awaken from hibernation
Officially spring in the UK starts in late March however, with the effects of climate change it is occurring earlier. With this in mind, please get ready for nature as it awakens from hibernation or dormancy, to ensure that our construction programmes are not delayed. Although not an exhaustive list, these protected and invasive species…
March 2024
Click each image to download the external alert Geofencing immediate advice Train derailment at Walton on Thames Operational Close Call at Crewe Station
Safe access on the transport infrastructure
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Thrive Reports – February 2024
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Octavius Rail E&P team safely deliver signalling upgrades between Farncombe and Petersfield
Our One Team Wessex colleagues safely and successfully completed a 52 hour-weekend possession between Farncombe and Petersfield – on time for our customer and without a single accident or incident. The team carried out preparation works to facilitate the installation of modern signalling systems, which is part of Network Rail’s Portsmouth upgrade, to renew and…
Piling incident
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Hoarding stability
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Ramadan 2024
Ramadan commenced on Monday 11 March and is expected to end on the evening of Tuesday 9 depending on the moon sighting. As one of the five pillars of Islam, Muslims fast for 30 days. This involves not only abstinence from eating or drinking during the daylight hours, but also a high control level of…
Modular car park solution underway at Princess of Wales Hospital in Ely
Our car park team working at Princess of Wales Hospital in Ely are making great progress on our latest multi-deck modular deck car park, in collaboration with Siderpark. Following successfully completing foundation works they are now busy erecting columns and beams ready for the deck installation. In partnership with Siderpark, our innovative car parking solution…
Caring for our new lineside neighbours in Battersea
Octavius team with Network Rail colleagues at Sheepcote Lane Ahead of commencing construction activities at Sheepcote Lane in Battersea, our Rail Services team dedicated an evening to engaging with local residents. Our colleagues informed them about the forthcoming works, discussing any potential impacts, and outlining how we will be minimising disruption as much as possible….