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Published

15th May 2019

Knowledge Type

Learning legacies

Organisation

, Network Rail Ltd

Major Project

Thameslink Programme

Thameslink: Designing Out Waste in Railway Systems

Summary

This case study reviews the specific actions, undertaken for Railway Systems projects, to reduce waste in design and construction.

All of the Thameslink railway systems projects, which involve the design and construction of new train stabling facilities including sidings, accommodation buildings, carriage washing machines, controlled emission toilets and walkways, identified actions to reduce waste in design and construction.