Rail construction projects require geosynthetic solutions for applications including track-bed separation, embankment stabilisation, slope erosion control, structural drainage, tunnel drainage and access road reinforcement. Geosynthetics provide many benefits over traditional techniques for the rail industry.
ABG offer a comprehensive range of geosynthetics suited to rail and tramway applications. Whether you are looking at earthworks and embankment construction, structural drainage for tunnels and bridges, or permanent way works ABG geosynthetics offer multiple benefits.
All ABG products come with design advice and technical guidance from our in house Chartered Civil Engineers. Our experience across many areas of infrastructure means we can ensure that you get the right product for your specific rail application.
Embankment Earthworks
ABG’s Fildrain range of findrain geocomposites is the most advanced system for relieving pore pressure and accelerating consolidation of the fill material in the construction of new rail embankments. This is a proven method of construction that has BBA approval for the starter layer and subsequent layers throughout the height of the embankment. Projects have gained full consolidation in 25% of the time normally expected with granular materials.
Fildrain findrains can also be used for linear applications as with cess drains for example.
For soil reinforcement we offer a wide range of geogrids, geotextiles and geocells. These products have applications in creating access routes and site compounds, slope stabilisation, retaining walls and working platforms.
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Erosion Protection
Our range of erosion control products for applications such as surface protection, protecting the structural stability of soils and retaining soil on slopes. Our Erosamat family offer both biodegradable and permament erosion control options, and include a number of turf reinforcement mats. Erosaweb geocell allows soil retention on steep slopes.
Where steep slope or rockfall protection is needed our Erosamesh system provides immediate protection and promotes healthy vegetation coverage.
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Structural Drainage
Deckdrain is a high performance drainage system designed as a replacement to porous blocks or no fines concrete. It comes with BBA approval, and offers factory consistent drainage capacity meaning that compared to traditional permeable Type A filter gravel performance is greatly enhanced.
ABG’s Cavidrain range of products are designed with tunnelling in mind. With applications within Tunnel Invert drainage, wall lining and wall drainage Cavidrain can also reduce bounce back of sprayed concrete due to its excellent adhesion properties. ABG Deckdrain is also used in the construction of green bridges and green tunnels.
Green Bridges and Tunnels
ABG Deckdrain geocomposite is used in the construction of green bridges and green tunnels to protect the waterproofing and provide drainage to the structure, which removes the need for bulky porous blocks and the logistical challenge of importing granular fill.
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Abgrid Geogrid
Abgrid biaxial geogrid can be used in a wide range of civil engineering applications such as basal reinforcement, ground stabilisation, aggregate reduction, piling platforms and foundation engineering in paved and unpaved roads and temporary works.
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Deckdrain Drainage Geocomposite
ABG Deckdrain is a high performance geocomposite drainage system. Designed to provide an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional structural drainage techniques, it provides high flow capacity and added protection to waterproofing.
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Erosamat Type 2 - Biodegradable Coir Mesh
A heavy duty long life coir biodegradable erosion mat. Designed to prevent soil erosion and and help establish new vegetation on soil and in situations of high run-off and water velocity.
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Erosamat Type 3 - Turf Reinforcement Mat
Erosamat Type 3 is a closely packed matrix of polypropylene fibres thermally bonded together to create a tough and flexible, long lasting erosion control mat.
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Erosaweb Geocell
Erosaweb geocell is designed for the reinforcement of weak soils and has many applications including retention of soils on steep slopes and highway and rail embankments. The cells of the geocell retain the fill material, while allowing water through.
Fildrain - Fin Drains
Fildrain findrain drainage geocomposite is a cost effective alternative to traditional stone drainage. It collects and channels liquids and gases to a carrier pipe for transportation to a suitable discharge point. Fildrain fin drain has many applications in surface and sub-surface drainage.
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Trigrid Geogrid
Trigrid EX is an innovative high performance geogrid combining fibre-reinforced polymer strips within a woven structure. Its junctions are high-strength welded which helps create an interlocking structure from a powerful combination of hybrid materials.
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Webwall Geocell
ABG webwall is a flexible geocell retaining wall system that utilises geocell technology. Using Webwall geocell for green faced walls with near vertical faces can be built quickly and easily with the added benefit of using site won materials as fill
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Pozidrain G Geocomposite
Geocomposite for landfill cap drainage, gas-venting, ground water drainage and leachate management. Particularly useful on steep slopes where its core structure offers enhanced frictional performance whilst providing protection to the lining system.
Abweb Geocell
Abweb geocell is a three dimensional cellular matrix designed to strengthen weak soils in horizontal applications such as access roads, car parking areas and site compounds
Fildrain - Earthworks & Embankments
Fildrain drainage geocomposite for civil engineering earthworks and embankment consolidation. A cost-effective alternative to traditional stone drainage systems by collecting and channeling water or gases to a suitable drainage point.
Product Literature
ABG Erosion Control ver 2.00 BROCHURE
ABG Rail Product Range ver 1.00 BROCHURE
ABG Reinforcement and Separation ver 1.00 BROCHURE
ABG Vegetated retaining Walls ver 1.00 BROCHURE
Cavidrain Tunnel Drainage
Deckdrain
Earthworks Drainage
Rail Embankment Consolidation
Rail GeosyntheticsCase Studies
ABG Embankment Drainage Pozidrain High Speed Rail Seville-Cadiz - Spain CASE STUDY
ABG Embankment Drainage Starter Layer Fildrain FARRRS UK CASE STUDY
ABG Embankment Drainage Starter Layer M8 Glasgow UK CASE STUDY
ABG Embankment Reinforcement PFA Enkagrid A50 Uttoxeter UK CASE STUDY
ABG Erosamat 3 M62 J26 Chain Bar UK Case Study
ABG Erosion Control Erosamat East Midlands Rail Terminal Kegworth UK CASE STUDY
ABG Erosion Control Steep Cutting Rail Erosaweb HS1 Kent UK CASE STUDY
ABG Highway Drainage Fildrain Type 6 A1 Dishforth to Leeming UK CASE STUDY
ABG Intensive Green Bridge A556 Cheshire UK CASE STUDY
ABG Stabilisation, Abweb and Abgrid Quarry Bank Mill, Styal, Wilmslow, UK CASE STUDY
ABG Structural Drainage Bermondsey Rail Dive Under UK CASE STUDY
ABG Structural Drainage Bridge Abutment Deckdrain Heysham to M6 UK CASE STUDY
ABG Structural Drainage Bridge Abutment Deckdrain Port Talbot Dist Road UK CASE STUDY
ABG Structural Drainage Deckdrain Heads of the Valley UK CASE STUDY
ABG Structural Drainage Rail Sprayed Concrete Deckdrain Wembley London UK CASE STUDY
ABG Structural Drainage Wall Rail Deckdrain West Coast Mainline Crewe UK CASE STUDY
ABG Tunnel Drainage Cavidrain Invert Legacy Brisbane Australia CASE STUDY
ABG Tunnel Drainage Invert Deckdrain Pladutsch, Graz, Austria CASE STUDY
ABG Tunnel Drainage, Cavidrain Invert, Sydney Australia CASE STUDY
Features and Articles
Tunnels & Tunnelling, Sept 2001 - Forming a New Route for DrainageTechnical Papers
Advanced Engineered Solutions Using Geocomposite Drainage for Fast ConsolidationReference Lists
ABG Achilles RISQS Certificate of VerificationProductsAbgrid Geogrid
Abgrid biaxial geogrid can be used in a wide range of civil engineering applications such as basal reinforcement, ground stabilisation, aggregate reduction, piling platforms and foundation engineering in paved and unpaved roads and temporary works.
more...Deckdrain Drainage Geocomposite
ABG Deckdrain is a high performance geocomposite drainage system. Designed to provide an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional structural drainage techniques, it provides high flow capacity and added protection to waterproofing.
more...Erosamat Type 2 - Biodegradable Coir Mesh
A heavy duty long life coir biodegradable erosion mat. Designed to prevent soil erosion and and help establish new vegetation on soil and in situations of high run-off and water velocity.
more...Erosamat Type 3 - Turf Reinforcement Mat
Erosamat Type 3 is a closely packed matrix of polypropylene fibres thermally bonded together to create a tough and flexible, long lasting erosion control mat.
more...Erosaweb Geocell
Erosaweb geocell is designed for the reinforcement of weak soils and has many applications including retention of soils on steep slopes and highway and rail embankments. The cells of the geocell retain the fill material, while allowing water through.
more...Fildrain - Fin Drains
Fildrain findrain drainage geocomposite is a cost effective alternative
to traditional stone drainage. It collects and channels liquids and
gases to a carrier pipe for transportation to a suitable discharge
point. Fildrain fin drain has many applications in surface and sub-surface drainage.
more...Trigrid Geogrid
Trigrid EX is an innovative high performance geogrid combining fibre-reinforced polymer strips within a woven structure. Its junctions are high-strength welded which helps create an interlocking structure from a powerful combination of hybrid materials.
more...Webwall Geocell
ABG webwall is a flexible geocell retaining wall system that utilises geocell technology. Using Webwall geocell for green faced walls with near vertical faces can be built quickly and easily with the added benefit of using site won materials as fill
more...Pozidrain G Geocomposite
Geocomposite for landfill cap drainage, gas-venting, ground water drainage and leachate management. Particularly useful on steep slopes where its core structure offers enhanced frictional performance whilst providing protection to the lining system.
more...Abweb Geocell
Abweb geocell is a three dimensional cellular matrix designed to strengthen weak soils in horizontal applications such as access roads, car parking areas and site compounds
more...Fildrain - Earthworks & Embankments
Fildrain drainage geocomposite for civil engineering earthworks and embankment consolidation. A cost-effective alternative to traditional stone drainage systems by collecting and channeling water or gases to a suitable drainage point.
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Case Studies
- ABG Embankment Drainage Pozidrain High Speed Rail Seville-Cadiz - Spain CASE STUDY
- ABG Embankment Drainage Starter Layer Fildrain FARRRS UK CASE STUDY
- ABG Embankment Drainage Starter Layer M8 Glasgow UK CASE STUDY
- ABG Embankment Reinforcement PFA Enkagrid A50 Uttoxeter UK CASE STUDY
- ABG Erosamat 3 M62 J26 Chain Bar UK Case Study
- ABG Erosion Control Erosamat East Midlands Rail Terminal Kegworth UK CASE STUDY
- ABG Erosion Control Steep Cutting Rail Erosaweb HS1 Kent UK CASE STUDY
- ABG Highway Drainage Fildrain Type 6 A1 Dishforth to Leeming UK CASE STUDY
- ABG Intensive Green Bridge A556 Cheshire UK CASE STUDY
- ABG Stabilisation, Abweb and Abgrid Quarry Bank Mill, Styal, Wilmslow, UK CASE STUDY
- ABG Structural Drainage Bermondsey Rail Dive Under UK CASE STUDY
- ABG Structural Drainage Bridge Abutment Deckdrain Heysham to M6 UK CASE STUDY
- ABG Structural Drainage Bridge Abutment Deckdrain Port Talbot Dist Road UK CASE STUDY
- ABG Structural Drainage Deckdrain Heads of the Valley UK CASE STUDY
- ABG Structural Drainage Rail Sprayed Concrete Deckdrain Wembley London UK CASE STUDY
- ABG Structural Drainage Wall Rail Deckdrain West Coast Mainline Crewe UK CASE STUDY
- ABG Tunnel Drainage Cavidrain Invert Legacy Brisbane Australia CASE STUDY
- ABG Tunnel Drainage Invert Deckdrain Pladutsch, Graz, Austria CASE STUDY
- ABG Tunnel Drainage, Cavidrain Invert, Sydney Australia CASE STUDY
Features and Articles
Technical Papers
Reference Lists
Abgrid Geogrid
Abgrid biaxial geogrid can be used in a wide range of civil engineering applications such as basal reinforcement, ground stabilisation, aggregate reduction, piling platforms and foundation engineering in paved and unpaved roads and temporary works.
more...Deckdrain Drainage Geocomposite
ABG Deckdrain is a high performance geocomposite drainage system. Designed to provide an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional structural drainage techniques, it provides high flow capacity and added protection to waterproofing.
more...Erosamat Type 2 - Biodegradable Coir Mesh
A heavy duty long life coir biodegradable erosion mat. Designed to prevent soil erosion and and help establish new vegetation on soil and in situations of high run-off and water velocity.
more...Erosamat Type 3 - Turf Reinforcement Mat
Erosamat Type 3 is a closely packed matrix of polypropylene fibres thermally bonded together to create a tough and flexible, long lasting erosion control mat.
more...Erosaweb Geocell
Erosaweb geocell is designed for the reinforcement of weak soils and has many applications including retention of soils on steep slopes and highway and rail embankments. The cells of the geocell retain the fill material, while allowing water through.
Fildrain - Fin Drains
Fildrain findrain drainage geocomposite is a cost effective alternative to traditional stone drainage. It collects and channels liquids and gases to a carrier pipe for transportation to a suitable discharge point. Fildrain fin drain has many applications in surface and sub-surface drainage.
more...Trigrid Geogrid
Trigrid EX is an innovative high performance geogrid combining fibre-reinforced polymer strips within a woven structure. Its junctions are high-strength welded which helps create an interlocking structure from a powerful combination of hybrid materials.
more...Webwall Geocell
ABG webwall is a flexible geocell retaining wall system that utilises geocell technology. Using Webwall geocell for green faced walls with near vertical faces can be built quickly and easily with the added benefit of using site won materials as fill
more...Pozidrain G Geocomposite
Geocomposite for landfill cap drainage, gas-venting, ground water drainage and leachate management. Particularly useful on steep slopes where its core structure offers enhanced frictional performance whilst providing protection to the lining system.
Abweb Geocell
Abweb geocell is a three dimensional cellular matrix designed to strengthen weak soils in horizontal applications such as access roads, car parking areas and site compounds
Fildrain - Earthworks & Embankments
Fildrain drainage geocomposite for civil engineering earthworks and embankment consolidation. A cost-effective alternative to traditional stone drainage systems by collecting and channeling water or gases to a suitable drainage point.
Product Literature
Case Studies
- ABG Embankment Drainage Pozidrain High Speed Rail Seville-Cadiz - Spain CASE STUDY
- ABG Embankment Drainage Starter Layer Fildrain FARRRS UK CASE STUDY
- ABG Embankment Drainage Starter Layer M8 Glasgow UK CASE STUDY
- ABG Embankment Reinforcement PFA Enkagrid A50 Uttoxeter UK CASE STUDY
- ABG Erosamat 3 M62 J26 Chain Bar UK Case Study
- ABG Erosion Control Erosamat East Midlands Rail Terminal Kegworth UK CASE STUDY
- ABG Erosion Control Steep Cutting Rail Erosaweb HS1 Kent UK CASE STUDY
- ABG Highway Drainage Fildrain Type 6 A1 Dishforth to Leeming UK CASE STUDY
- ABG Intensive Green Bridge A556 Cheshire UK CASE STUDY
- ABG Stabilisation, Abweb and Abgrid Quarry Bank Mill, Styal, Wilmslow, UK CASE STUDY
- ABG Structural Drainage Bermondsey Rail Dive Under UK CASE STUDY
- ABG Structural Drainage Bridge Abutment Deckdrain Heysham to M6 UK CASE STUDY
- ABG Structural Drainage Bridge Abutment Deckdrain Port Talbot Dist Road UK CASE STUDY
- ABG Structural Drainage Deckdrain Heads of the Valley UK CASE STUDY
- ABG Structural Drainage Rail Sprayed Concrete Deckdrain Wembley London UK CASE STUDY
- ABG Structural Drainage Wall Rail Deckdrain West Coast Mainline Crewe UK CASE STUDY
- ABG Tunnel Drainage Cavidrain Invert Legacy Brisbane Australia CASE STUDY
- ABG Tunnel Drainage Invert Deckdrain Pladutsch, Graz, Austria CASE STUDY
- ABG Tunnel Drainage, Cavidrain Invert, Sydney Australia CASE STUDY
Features and Articles
Technical Papers
Reference Lists
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