overhead view of the AVA railway bridge with the lighting on at dusk

the ava bridge focus on the top of the bridge and the lift shaft at dusk with the inbuilt lighting on

A train station with AVA bridge and a train on the tracks.

Ava - the future is now

The adaptable
Bridge & Lift system

AVA Bridge & Lift

The future of
rail infrastructure

AVA Bridge

AVA Lift

Footbridges
& Subways

Network Rail
Design Manual

> Info

Welcome to the future of accessible rail bridge design and delivery. Taking a step towards the principles of "Industry 4.0" digital technology, the AVA Bridge & Lift brings to market a system that revolutionises the way bridges are commissioned, designed, installed and experienced.

The AVA Bridge & Lift uses modern methods of manufacture and construction to deliver a system that is simpler and quicker to install compared to standard industry practices. With internal cladding, glazing, and services installed before the bridge leaves the yard, only a single possession is required.

Designed to be different, the AVA Bridge & Lift system can be installed at any station. The configurable nature of the design allows for various bridge and lift arrangements to meet specific site requirements. Its span and height are flexible, with customisation options including the addition of a roof.

Its development stemmed from a recognition that the existing procedure was cumbersome, slow and inefficient, as well as being incompatible with Network Rail’s aspirations to reduce carbon and inhibiting rollout of its Access for All programme of work.