Twinfix has played a key role in the refurbishment of Scarborough Railway Station’s historic platform canopies, providing a modern roof glazing solution that retains the traditional appearance of Georgian wired glass while offering improved safety and durability.
Working alongside Network Rail and project partners Orchard Roofing & Building, Colt Construction and GGP Consult, Twinfix supplied its Multi-Link-Panel Non-Fragile (NF) roof glazing system incorporating its specially developed Georgian Wired Polycarbonate.
The project involved the replacement of glazing across the station’s platform canopies, with approximately 517.6 linear metres of glazing supplied across four runs.
Combining Traditional Appearance with Modern Performance
One of the main challenges of the refurbishment was finding a glazing solution that would complement the station’s historic architecture while meeting the safety and performance requirements of a modern railway environment.
Traditional Georgian wired glass has long been used in railway station canopies, but its fragility can present challenges for maintenance and long-term durability.
Twinfix’s Georgian Wired Polycarbonate was developed to replicate the distinctive appearance of traditional wired glass while offering the strength, impact resistance and lighter weight of solid polycarbonate.
At Scarborough, the 6mm glazing was incorporated into Twinfix’s Multi-Link-Panel NF system, which has been independently tested and classified as non-fragile to Class B of ACR[M]001:2019.
The factory-assembled panel design also helps reduce the amount of work required at height during installation, an important consideration when working within a busy railway environment.
Supporting the Future of Heritage Rail Infrastructure
The project demonstrates how carefully selected modern materials can help protect the character of historic railway buildings without compromising on safety or performance.
Rob Galloway of GGP Consult commented:
“Scarborough Station required a solution that respected the character of the existing station while meeting the performance and safety requirements expected of a modern rail environment. Twinfix’s Georgian wired polycarbonate provided the traditional visual appearance we were looking to retain, while its integration within the Multi-Link-Panel Non-Fragile system offered a practical modern solution. It is a good example of how carefully considered materials can help preserve railway heritage without compromising on performance.”
For Twinfix, Scarborough Station is another example of how its roof glazing systems can support the sensitive refurbishment of historic railway infrastructure, combining traditional aesthetics with the benefits of modern materials.
The development of Georgian Wired Polycarbonate also reflects Twinfix’s continued commitment to product innovation, responding to the challenges faced by the rail industry when maintaining and upgrading heritage structures.
To find out more about Twinfix’s Georgian Wired Polycarbonate and non-fragile roof glazing systems, visit www.twinfix.co.uk or contact the team to discuss your project requirements.