Rail Industry Focus

21.04.20

Althon Precast Headwalls on Network Rail Projects

Since 2011 Althon have been supplying Network Rail projects across the whole of the UK.

As the UK’s leading supplier of precast concrete headwalls and associated accessories with the UK’s largest range of headwalls, Althon is well positioned to cost effectively meet the scale and technical requirements of demanding rail and infrastructure projects.

Althon Headwalls used for Network Rail projects are often specified with Althon headwall accessories including penstocks, flap valves, handrails, gratings and trash screens, significantly reducing onsite installation time and cost.

Althon designs to BS EN 1992-1-1 (EC2) standards and manufactures to BS EN 15258 & BS 13369 standards. Althon Angled Headwalls also meet the Environment agencies “Standard rules SR2015 No 27”  

Althon have the industries most comprehensive range of Sewers for Adoption Headwalls that meet the 7th Edition guidelines and comply with the Water industry regulations 2011.

Where a requirement cannot be met by Althon’s standard precast headwall ranges we provide a free headwall design service and will custom build headwalls and associated accessories to an agreed specification.   

Althon headwalls and other products are widely used on major construction projects across the UK from housing developments, motorways and A roads to power stations and windfarms.

Althon’s experienced team of water industry professionals will be pleased to assist with your requirements.

For more information or advice, visit the Althon website or contact Althon by phone on 01603 488700 or by email [email protected]

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