Castle Cary Footbridge

Client: Cutlass Engineering — Location: Castle Cary, Somerset — Sector: Rail Infrastructure

Cutlass Engineering appointed us to carry out the full blast and protective coating of the Castle Cary Footbridge located in Somerset. The footbridge was dismantled and transported down to our facility by the customer. The project formed part of ongoing infrastructure improvements commissioned by Network Rail and required strict compliance with their coating specifications.

• Remove all existing coatings and surface contaminants
• Prepare the steelwork to SA 2.5 standard
• Apply a multi-coat protective system in line with Network Rail’s paint specification (N2)
• Deliver the project safely, with no disruption to the live rail environment

We began with a full high-pressure wash to remove surface dirt and debris. Abrasive blasting was then carried out to achieve a SA 2.5 finish, ensuring optimal surface preparation for coating adhesion. All works were completed under strict environmental and safety controls, with operations scheduled during designated rail possessions to minimise disruption. The specified Network Rail paint system (N2) was applied in controlled conditions to ensure compliance and durability.