Earls Court Underground Station; Phase 1

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Background

Phase 1 works began in November 2006, with Giffen
Group installing a new electrical system under a
crash deck spanning the whole of the train shed
and ticket hall. Earls Court is a very busy main line
station and had to remain operational throughout the
whole process.
Phase 1 works began in November 2006, with Giffen Group installing a new electrical system under a crash deck spanning the whole of the train shed and ticket hall. Earls Court is a very busy main line station and had to remain operational throughout the whole process.
The Earls Court area is also very densely populated and is the subject of a Section 61 Noise Abatement Order, which presented new challenges, as the works had to be carried out during Engineering Hours (01.15 am to 04.30am). This requirement led to many new innovative ideas and procedures including the use of wet drills and acoustic screens.

Scope of work

Phase 1

  • Diversion and removal of existing electrical systems.
  • Installation of an under-decking lighting system and CMS, including in excess of 350 luminaires.
  • Diversion & removal of existing and temporary installation of the camera and PA system.
  • Removal and refurbishment of English Heritage protected platform train indicators.
  • Installation of: 
                           - New switchgear, manufactured by Giffen Switchgear.
                           - Sub-mains cabling.
                           - Temporary enabling lighting and power supplies.
  • Full electrical survey to entire station, including the testing of all circuits.