Rail Geosynthetics

Slope veneer erosion stabilisation using Erosaweb geocell from ABG Geosynthetics

Slope veneer stabilisation and erosion control using ABG Erosaweb geocells

Fildrain Geocomposites starter layers for new rail embankment earthwork construction

Rail Geosynthetics

Fildrain geocomposites used in place of granular starter layer for new rail embankments earthworks

Webwall geocell green retaining wall for near vertical rail slopes on railway slopes

Rail Geosynthetics

Webwall geocell green retaining wall for near vertical rail slopes and embankment stabilisation

Rail & Tram Geosynthetics

Fildrain drainage layer under permanent way construction

Rail Geosynthetics

Fildrain embankment drainage for rail slopes

Rail Geosynthetics

Erosamat erosion control matting for erosion control on railway embankments

Geosynthetics for Rail Tunnels

ABG’s Cavidrain range of drainage geocomposites are designed with rail tunnelling in mind.

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.

Railway permanent way geosynthetics for trackbed stabilisation, separation and filtration

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.

Erosamat Erosion control geosynthetic for rail slopes and embankments

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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.

ABG Geosynthetics for rail embankments, erosion control and structural drainage

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.

ABG Cavidrain Invert geocomposite tunnel drainage

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.

ABG Deckdrain geocomposite provides structural drainage on green bridge projects

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FEATURED PROJECTS

Bridge Abutment Structural Drainage, Rosper Road Rail Bridge

Railway Structural Drainage, Dawlish Sea Wall, Devon UK

Structural Drainage, Bermondsey Rail Dive Under, Thameslink, UK

Sprayed Concrete Rail Wall Structural Drainage, Wembley, London UK

Bridge Abutment & Retaining Wall Structural Drainage, Crewe UK

Tunnel Invert Drainage,
Sydney Metro,
Australia

Embankment Drainage, High Speed Rail, Sevilla - Cádiz, Spain

Tunnel Invert Drainage, Black Hills Tunnels, Hong Kong

Steep Rail Cutting Erosion Control, HS1 Boxley, Kent UK

Railway Embankment Erosion Control, Kegworth, East Midlands

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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 2 - Biodegradable Coir Mesh

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.

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Erosaweb Geocell is a cellular confinement system

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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ABG Fildrain - Findrain geocomposite from ABG Geosynthetics (Fin Drain)

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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Webwall green wall earth retaining wall soil confinement geocell system

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.

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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

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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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