Category Archives: Railings

Newark Civil War Memorial relocation secured by Alpha Rail railings

Following a suggestion by a Newark county councillor, a project was started that would see the statue move from the Library to a roundabout near Newark Castle

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How heights and weights of railings affect section sizes

The relevant British Standard governing the specifying and manufacture of vertical bar steel railings is BS1722-9:2006. This contains information which should be taken into account when specifiers are looking to include railings within new projects.

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Alpha Rail works underway on MPT Trafford Park Line project

Alpha Rail has been appointed to supply and install bespoke metalwork on the new Trafford Park Line in Manchester, featuring six new tram stops. The project is set to complete 7 months ahead of schedule.

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Decorative pedestrian guardrail supplied as part of Nine Elms railway bridge regeneration project

Decorative pedestrian guardrail has been supplied by Alpha Rail as part of a regeneration project at Nine Elms by Wandsworth Council and artist Yinka Ilori

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Thinking of specifying grating fencing? – The benefits

Grating fence is a composition of mild steel flat and round bars, it is an extremely versatile medium when employed in the field of architectural metalwork.

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Thinking of installing railings? – things to consider

What should you consider when installing metal railings? Alpha Rail provides some key points that need to be considered when installing metal railings.

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Alpha Rail appointed to supply and install metal railings to Faversham Recreation Ground

A recent project has been approved to move forward that will refurbish the park and bring it right up to date for 2020.

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Specifying play area / playground railings? – Key points from Alpha Rail

Where a landscape architect, consulting engineer or client has a project requiring play area railings, various factors should be considered before a decision can be made on the choice of product.

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Adventure mini golf course secured by Alpha Rail railings

Alpha Rail was appointed by Putt in the Park Ltd to supply and install metalwork to a new mini golf course in Colchester

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