University of Birmingham Station

Project Details

System: INTRAflow Plus

Specification: FR Rubber & INTRAlux Elite Grey 606 Inserts

Client: University of Birmingham

Installer: DMC Contracts

Location: University of Birmingham Rail Station

Safely Welcoming Over 4M Passengers

The rebuilt University (Birmingham) Train Station was designed to aid accessibility and safety for its 4M yearly passengers. The station provides access to the University of Birmingham and Queen Elizabeth Hospital, and passengers numbers are expected to rise to seven million by 2069. 

With high footfall and varied wheeled traffic, durability and safe performance were paramount when specifying the Entrance Matting. The combination of INTRAflow Plus with FR Rubber (Fire Resistant) matting complies with DDA compliance, EN45545, Section 12 underground transport regulation, and EU and UK Rail System Accessibility (TSI PRM).

A Highly Durable and Easy to Maintain System

There are four entrance matwells throughout the new station, welcoming pedestrians, buggies, bikes, scooters, wheelchairs and wheeled luggage daily. Access doors are open to the elements, so the heavy-duty, open-construction INTRAflow Plus system is ideal for reducing water ingress, preventing slips and ensuring a smoother journey. 

A plank-based system aids maintenance, as you can replace or swap each individual plank as required with minimal disruption or expense. It's extremely hard-wearing and comes with a standard 10-year guarantee, so will last for many years with an efficient cleaning and maintenance regime. 

INTRAform Fire Resistant Inserts for Fire Safety Compliance

Following transport regulations, we recommended a combination of INTRAlux Elite fibres for water absorption and dirt scraping, along with INTRAform FR. 

We originally designed INTRAform FR for London Transport to meet their Section 12 underground fire safety regulation. Our FR inserts contain fire-resistant rubber with low toxic smoke emissions and passes EN45545, the European railway standard for fire safety. The multi-directional inserts are extremely strong and hard-wearing planks with our 100% recycled aluminium construction. 

An Enduring Combination

INTRAlux Elite fibre is high quality and a great all-rounder for zones 2 and 3. Often chosen for intensive commercial applications for sound dampening, high-performance and endurance. 

This combination of fibre with the fire-resistant rubber helps to extend the lifespan thanks to their hard-wearing nature, plank formation, moisture absorption and open construction. 

Together, the two types of inserts fit the bill for wet, busy conditions in a transport hub, while exceeding stringent safety standards.