In a revolutionary world-first, electric resistant paint combined with voltage-controlled clearance (VCC) has helped make a Victorian railway bridge ready for new electric trains, avoiding weeks of passenger disruption and train delays in the process.
Just over a year ago, electrification of the railway running between London and Cardiff was completed, providing greener and faster journeys for our passengers. The vast majority of our rail routes were designed during the Victorian times, this often means large structures, like bridges, need to be reconstructed before electrification is installed, meaning a more innovative solution was required.
In this case, however, Network Rail used electric-resistant paint, a unique coating applied to the underside of the bridge.