Heitersbergtunnel, ballast track replacement W201W204 and slab track rail 311 + 411
Client: |
Schweizerische Bundesbahnen SBB |
Location: | Canton Aargau, Switzerland |
Construction Period: |
01/2014 - 12/2015 |
Executing Company: |
Rhomberg Bahntechnik GmbH |
Contract Value: |
4,50 Mio CH |
The Rhomberg Bahntechnik GmbH was general contractor concerning the order for the redevelopment of the
superstructure of Heitersbergtunnel.
The Heitersbergtunnel, located in the East of Canton Aargau, is a main part of the connection Zurich Bern.
The blocking time was calculated being 56 hours. During that period the following works had been carried out:
- a track switch, installed in slab track system, has been removed
- the track support plate has been milled off and the new track switch (System LVT) has been installed, calibrated and encased in concrete
- The safety personnel that is necessary for construction works during ongoing train traffic and the building logistics were provided by three 160 metre maximum length construction trains.
Facts:
Track switches:
3 units EW IV900G1:19F/Be
1 unit EW IVB1:19F/Be
approx. 1200 square metres for track supporting slab removal
88 units ATRail welding
Rail 311/411:
Mounting of 1300 metres BIBlock LVTRailway sleepers
2 units junction slab track ballast bed
2 units load distribution rails
20 units ATRail welding
Logistics:
3 units 4axle locomotives
8 units 4axle rail wagons
8 units 8axle NTwagons
2 units water wagons/tankwagons
Security:
1 unit Access systm ZOKA
3 men Job coordination
24 men safety personnel