Project Summary
Coffey delivered accessibility enhancement works across multiple Irish Rail stations between Galway and Tullamore. The primary objective was to ensure compliance with legislation and best practice, making the stations accessible for mobility and visually impaired customers.
Project Description
The works included the construction of ramps, car park spaces, lifts, footbridges and stairs, wheelchair accessible toilets, automatic doors and roller shutters, new ticket counters with ballistic glazing, platform extensions, and building refurbishment. Temporary accommodation, including accessible toilets, waiting rooms, and ticket offices, was provided during closures.
Mechanical and electrical works comprised the installation of lighting, help points, CCTV, fire alarms, intruder alarms, and the expansion of telecom infrastructure. Much of the platform and structural works were carried out at night under possessions, four nights per week and six hours shift.
Scope of Works
The works included:
- Construction of ramps, lifts, footbridges, stairs and platform extensions.
- Wheelchair accessible toilets, ticket counters and building refurbishments.
- Automatic doors, roller shutters and non-slip floor coverings.
- Installation of signage, lighting, CCTV, help points, fire and intruder alarms.
- Provision of temporary accessible facilities during works.
- Expansion of telecom infrastructure and associated M&E systems.
Technical Highlights
- Works completed across both greenfield and brownfield sites, including live station buildings.
- Careful management of existing services such as S&E and fibre optic, with Irish Rail staff monitoring excavations and under-track crossings.
- Trial holing, testing, and consultation of historical records to mitigate risks of unknown services and old infrastructure.
- Concurrent day and night working programmes, requiring enhanced supervision and resource planning.
Added Value
- Appointment of dedicated site agents to each location ensured efficient coordination of civils and building works.
- Weekly site visits by contracts and planning managers kept programmes aligned across multiple sites.
- Proactive adjustments to sequencing of subcontractors reduced delays and maintained overall progress.
Environmental, Safety or Community Measures
- Works planned during night possessions to minimise disruption to rail services and passengers.
- Temporary accommodation ensured continuity of passenger facilities, including accessibility features, during construction.
- Risk management process strengthened collaboration between Coffey, Irish Rail, consultants, and subcontractors, improving delivery efficiency and minimising impacts.
To learn more about Coffey’s work in active travel and urban infrastructure, or to discuss future opportunities, please contact us at 091 844356 or info@coffeygroup.com.
