Signal & Axle Foundations

Precast Concrete Foundations for Rail Corridor Infrastructure

Description

SVC offers a variety of robust precast concrete foundations purpose-designed to meet the unique demands of rail corridor infrastructure where accuracy, durability and safety are critical. They provide stable, durable, and precisely located foundations for sensitive signalling and axle counting equipment.

Manufactured under stringent quality controls in a factory environment, SVC’s precast railway foundations eliminate the time and logistical challenges of pouring concrete trackside. Ready for immediate installation once delivered to site, they minimise on-site works and offer significant labour and cost savings, helping to streamline the delivery of new rail infrastructure.

A generous selection of concrete foundations are available to suit various railway products and applications. Designed to dampen vibration and able to withstand the harsh rail environment, SVC’s precast railway foundations ensure the long-term reliability of essential railway control systems.

For bespoke requirements, our dedicated team can also assist in the design, development and production of custom-made products. Custom solutions can incorporate bespoke foundation sizes, embedment depths, specific reinforcement designs, integrated conduits, bolts and other cast-in elements as required.

SVC’s collaborative approach to new projects ensures infrastructure contractors can rely on us for design-ready or custom-made rail foundations, optimised for installation efficiency, safety and long-term asset performance.

Typical Rail Applications

  • Railway signalling poles and mast foundations
  • Axle counter foundations
  • Boom barrier foundations
  • Eaton Xiria foundations
  • Phone box foundations
  • Impedance bond blocks
  • Rail clamp point lock foundations

Material Specifications

  • Manufactured locally at SVC premises using high-strength 40MPa precast concrete
  • Made in compliance with the relevant rail authority requirements

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Why Choose SVC?

With decades of experience manufacturing precast concrete products for civil and infrastructure projects, SVC Products is a trusted supplier of product solutions for rail and transport infrastructure projects across Australia. Our experience in rail environments ensures we understand the constraints, approvals and performance expectations unique to the sector.

– Proven expertise in precast manufacture and supply to critical civil infrastructure
– Reliable lead times and national delivery capability
– Engineering support and project collaboration
– Certified to ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001, demonstrating our commitment to safety, quality and the environment

Frequently Asked Questions

Are SVC’s rail foundations approved by the relevant rail authorities?

Yes, precast concrete rail foundations by SVC are manufactured to comply with the standards and approved designs of the relevant rail network operators, such as Metro Trains Melbourne and the Public Transport Corporation, ensuring compliant application in their rail corridors.

What kind of equipment are these foundations used for?

SVC's range of concrete railway foundations cater to a wide range of rail applications. They are used to provide a solid base for vital trackside equipment, including signal masts, axle counters, boom barriers, electrical control cabinets and various other products and equipment that require a stable, strong footing.

Why use a precast foundation in the rail corridor?

Opting to install precast concrete foundations offers significant advantages in quality control, speed of installation and site safety in comparison with pouring concrete on-site. As products are delivered to site ready for immediate installation, construction times are drastically reduced, which is critical when working within short, pre-approved track closure times. Another benefit is the avoidance of logistical and site storage issues relating to on-site concrete delivery and in-situ pours. In contrast, precast rail foundations are stored safely offsite, minimising disruption to onsite works, and delivered only when the site is ready for installation.

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