TfL Ref: 0417-1718
Thank you for your request received by Transport for London (TfL) on 19 May 2017 asking for information about the programme of works and the stability calculations for the railway cutting CO56 CTS1b Chigwell to Grange Hill. I sincerely apologise for the delay in replying.
Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act and our information access policy. I can confirm that we hold the information you require.
Please find attached a copy of the construction programme and a copy of the stability calculations for the railway cutting as requested.
We identified an issue during a routine inspection of this part of the track, and we commissioned a detailed programme of works to improve the stability of the banks of the cutting, which involve the installation of a discrete retaining wall at the lower slope, a slope re-profile, and drainage at the crest of the cutting. Whilst the works are ongoing we have carried out temporary works and installed a protective barrier system to ensure that the track continues to pose no safety issues and to allow services to continue to run. The works have been designed and implementation commenced so as to have no detrimental effect to the stability of the existing structure. The works will be inspected once a month in the 1st year after the completion and then at intervals thereafter.
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Yours sincerely
Sara Thomas
FOI Case Management Team
General Counsel
Transport for London