Grating FRP Australia supplies FRP panels for Light Rail Maintenance Centre

Grating FRP Australia, a leader in supplying innovative FRP products for the infrastructure market, has supplied FRP light rail platform panels for the rail maintenance with accessibility platforms at one of the leading Light Rail Maintenance Centers in Australia.

The structures make easy and safe access for rail maintenance staffs. Fibra Reinforced Panel Grating is a high-performance, corrosion-resistant replacement for the traditional concrete, steel, and safety net structures. “Our whole team is extremely proud of our efforts on this project. The FRP Panel structure provides us a stable yard/maintenance centre and greatly reduce severe falls risk. Our new FRP rail maintenance structure has become the talk of the town in the rail industry.” the client commented.

FRP panels

The new FRP panels to match the precast concrete panels that formed the ramps and platform. The panels are supported on concrete piers that were rebuilt to remove the corroding caps. The panels had attachment points for working platform that fit the same locations as the previous railings.

Lightweight and long-lasting

The FRP Planet platforms offer a great example of how Grating FRP Australia can help to improve work safety and offer significant saving in maintenance cost with the benefits of lightweight, long-lasting, easily-installed FRP materials.

Grating FRP Australia is a leader in supplying innovative FRP products for the infrastructure market. Its expertise is the design, manufacturing and delivery of large products for structurally demanding applications. Products include the FRP panel and deck system for walkway, bridges and rail platforms; maintenance-free berthing systems for ships; and energy absorbing protection systems for critical infrastructure.

Contact Grating FRP Australia at info@gratingfrpaustralia.com.au or call +61 (0)8 9584 2500 or +61 (0)2 4244 1008 to find out more about our FRP Products and how we can meet your business requirements.