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We welcome the opportunity to discuss your environmental sustainability objectives early in the procurement process and are happy to detail the significant embedded carbon savings that can be made by choosing our d² station platform and related products over other materials on the market.
Data released by the ORR shows passengers made 1.83 billion journeys on the Britain’s rail network last year, yet many of the platforms supporting those journeys were built decades ago and continue to be maintained well beyond their intended design life.
Across the network, ageing platforms consume maintenance budgets through an ongoing cycle of inspections, temporary works and patch repairs. While these interventions may keep stations operational, they rarely improve long-term asset condition and can increase cost, disruption and operational risk over time.
At the same time, every station project faces growing pressure to minimise possessions, reduce passenger disruption, lower embodied carbon and deliver greater value from every investment. The railway doesn’t simply need another repair. It needs a better approach to platform renewal.
The d² Dura Platform System replaces traditional heavy civil engineering with a lightweight, modular platform solution that is faster to install, lower in embodied carbon and designed for over 60 years of service.
In use on the UK rail network and proven across over 70 UK and global station projects, it enables asset owners to renew infrastructure rather than continually repairing it.
Dura Platform can cut platform installation time by up to 65% – benefitting passengers who are able to re-access the station sooner and saving labour costs for rail contractors.
Efficient in locations where traditional build systems are not suitable due to limited access, restricted possession times and/or passenger disruption concerns.
Versatile platform systems that allow for easy height and pitch adjustment, incorporating a 1 in 40 fall to aid water runoff.
Every station presents different engineering challenges. That’s why d² offers two complementary platform systems built around the same proven Dura Platform surface.
Dura Platform can span up to an industry-leading 3.2m clear span and is capable of being man-handled, eliminating the need for costly RRVs or heavy lifting equipment. Our latest innovation for Dura Platform includes the option of a solid surface on the 600mm plank which removes the need for longitudinal cover plates to cover the fixings and provides a uniform, aesthetically pleasing finish.
The Mountbridge™ system from Hammond ecs ltd is an adjustable, extended lifecycle platform upgrade system that overlays the existing platform structure to eliminate PTI stepping distance issues at stations. This reduces the time, cost, mess and disruption associated with excavation and removal of existing structures.
Recommended for new build platform construction and platform extensions, our Queens Award winning GRP/Steel Hybrid solution. Combines the strength of a steel foundation with a rapid deployment hard-wearing GRP Dura Platform surface.
Find out how our market-leading composite products and applications are reshaping the industry.
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After 15 years at Dura, I’ve been involved in some amazing projects and am proud to have pioneered the use of composites for applications like station platforms and canopies. Let’s work together to transform the rail industry, one project at a time.
Rail Sector Sales Manager
I manage technical rail projects with a particular passion for access structures. Using d² profiles and walkways, I help clients achieve faster design and installation times on complex rail schemes.
Rail Technical Project Manager
I’m always really pleased when customers decide to vest their rail project materials with us, as I know how important it is later when they can be confident that there will be no interruptions to their project timeline.
Rail Project Manager
I’m a Rail Technical Project Manager and structural engineer, experienced in Network Rail design assurance and approvals, championing fully recyclable, low-carbon d² GRP to help clients deliver safer, resilient and future-ready rail infrastructure.
Rail Technical Project Manager
I specialise in GRP fabrications and project management, delivering cost-efficient and precise solutions. At Dura, I value how d² products combine technical accuracy, strong design, and safety for clients.
Rail Technical Project Manager
I’m a project manager known for precision and process-driven delivery. In my downtime, I thrive on the challenge of Nuclear Racing, where grit and strategy go hand in hand.
Rail Project Manager
I specialise in footbridge solutions using d² Dura Slab – lightweight, low-carbon, non-corrosive, fire-rated and built to last. I support clients from early specification to final delivery.
Consultant Project Manager
I deliver complex, multi-disciplinary rail infrastructure projects from concept to handover. I bring 35+ years of assured project leadership across the UK and internationally.
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