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Procter Concrete and Fencing Products is the principal supplier of concrete trackside fence posts, plus the company also supplies welded mesh, high-tensile wire, droppers and fittings to complete the fencing package. back to news>>

In light of the public meeting hosted by the Health and Safety Commission (HSC) on 2 November 2005 to debate crowding, trespass and vandalism on the mainline and underground railways, Procter Concrete and Fencing Products of Leeds is reminding fencing contractors that it is the principal supplier of concrete trackside fence posts and has a proven record of service to the rail industry for more than 15 years.

Approved by National Railway Supplies Limited under Link-up Certificate number 51071 for the supply of fencing materials, Procter Concrete and Fencing Products maintains substantial stocks ready for rapid delivery to contractors' distribution yards or suitable trackside locations. Crane off-load facilities are available if required.

All concrete fence posts are produced using the semi-dry machine casting process that results in highly durable posts that need virtually no maintenance.

The company manufactures concrete posts for seven, eight or nine lines of high-tensile wire to BS 1772-2 for trackside use in open countryside where the incidence of trespass and vandalism does not warrant any greater security.

For trackside fencing in populated areas, concrete posts are available to support 1.5m and 1.8m high welded mesh panels, which provides good climb resistance and cut resistance to deter casual and determined trespassers and vandals. In addition to concrete posts, Procter also supplies welded mesh. high-tensile wire, droppers and fittings to complete the fencing package.

Vandalism is a significant problem for the rail industry, with direct costs resulting from the need to repair and replace, plus there is always the potential to cause train delays, cancellations, injuries, derailments and, in the last case, high numbers of deaths. Incidents of vandalism range from graffiti to physical damage to railway equipment, throwing missiles at trains, and placing objects on the line. According to HSE statistics, vandalism is the main cause of train delays and cancellations and accounts for around half of all reportable incidents (479 out of 1000 in the 2004 reporting year, which, due to a change in reporting periods, only covered nine months from April to December 2004).

The Railway Safety Annual Report 2004 also showed that two 12-year-old children and 54 adults died on the railways while trespassing (cases of suicide were in addition to this figure).

Clearly fencing has a vital role to play in preventing both trespass and vandalism, and Procter Concrete and Fencing Products supplies the full range of appropriate products, backed up by 15 years of experience in the industry.