Public Sector Fri, Nov 23, 2018 9:37 AM
A series of new rail passenger shelters made in Accoya have been installed in Great Anglia, with a positive response from the public.
Train operator criterion which demands a 50-year service life for shelters, coupled with Abellio Great Anglia’s support to install more sustainable and aesthetically pleasing products, led transport design firm Benjamin Stedman to recommend Accoya wood as the material of choice for their Natural Shelter range.
The shelters have taken on a truly modern design - based on durable renewable materials.
Accoya wood was ideal for this project as not only does it come with an exceptional above ground guarantees of up to 50 years above fresh water and 25 years below it, but its superior structural stability, high durability and low maintenance needs make it a unique solution that will stand the test of time.
These shelters provide an entrance into the railway platform area and will see high footfall with seating areas and ticket machines located inside.The design offers great value as they can serve many different functions, ideal for unstaffed stations and most impressively, all of Benjamin Stedman’s shelters can be fully installed in just two days.
Unlike most other shelters in the UK, which are usually constructed from painted steel, aluminium or - at the higher end - stainless steel, these new shelters are predominantly crafted from Accoya wood.
In Cornwall, 68 Natural Shelter bus shelters have been installed, all constructed from Accoya wood. Some have been renovated to replace the older, weathered, steel shelters previously specified, whilst others are first time installations.
Natural Shelters built in Accoya are now installed on Network Rail, including those at Althorne, Battlebridge, Great Bentley and Harwich Town stations, with interest for larger orders in the pipeline.
Accoya is the leading material specified in the design and was chosen not only for its impressive sustainability credentials, but also for its warmth in contrast to metal shelters. “After all”, explains Dr. Yorick Benjamin, Director of Benjamin Stedman: “who wants to sit on a metal seat?”
Accoya wood is produced using Accsys Group’s proprietary acetylation process, which chemically alters the cell structure of the wood to resist distortion. Certified Cradle to Cradle (C2C) Gold in recognition of its sustainability credentials, Accoya wood has the added benefit of offering peace of mind for the environmentally conscious.
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