Introducing AVA
The passenger lift,
reimagined
The next-generation AVA Lift embraces the ethos of modular, pre-configured, "plug & play" deployment to save time, money and the environment.
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The lift of tomorrow, delivering results today
The AVA lift is designed to be different. The configurable nature of the lift design means that AVA can fit any station, anywhere.
The lift
with NextGen performance & efficiency
The AVA Lift started with a blank piece of paper and a mission to redefine and re-engineer the passenger lift.
The result is a lift system with faster installation times, lower through-life costs, greater reliability, enhanced passenger experience, improved safety and genuine sustainability credentials.
It's a real win-win.
Cost Savings
The 21-person AVA Lift is comparable to a typical 16-person MRL lift in terms of capital cost. The real value of AVA is delivered through reduced operational expenses, and a step change in lift availability.
Faster Procurement
Up-front design input is significantly reduced - only the landing height and power route needs to be decided. The AVA Lift is then fully assembled, tested and certified at the factory. It is then transported to the station in one piece, reducing platform installation times from 26 weeks to 2 weeks.
Lower Emissions
Sustainability is a big part of what we do here at AVA too. The AVA Lifts come with a step change in a reduction in WLC CO2e.
Accessibility
Accessibility, safety and reliability are integral to the AVA Lift methodology. The lift provides access for all, including people with reduced mobility, bikes, pushchairs & trolleys.
Network Rail-Specific Design
The AVA Lift is designed from the ground up to meet Network Rail's 'Access for All' objectives, and can be deployed alongside both new or existing footbridges. It is manufactured and assembled in Sheffield to a modular design, and delivered to site complete with integral installation equipment
Better
performance
The AVA Bridge & Lift system scores the maximum points in every category in an independent assessment of Network Rail approved footbridges.1
- Sustainability
- Context
- Passenger Experience
- Safety
- Maintenance
- Buildability
- Cost
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The independent assessment was carried out by Gottlieb Paludan Architects, Currie & Brown and Davies Maguire for Network Rail.
Lifts reimagined & manufactured for the modern world
The "Plug & Play" Lift
AVA is proud to innovate the design, build and in-service reliability of passenger lifts in the UK. The AVA Lift is pre-configured, factory tested and delivered to site ready to install.
Our approach minimises disruption to train stations and schedules by minimising possession times, while also ensuring compliance with BS EN 81-20.
Simple
configuration
- Minimal up-front design, just the landing height and power routes to decide.
- Uses existing DNO, so no electrical power supply upgrades are required.
- Comes complete with lift shaft and cladding, removing additional design and construction costs.
Offsite
manufacturing
- A controlled manufacturing environment enables the AVA lift to be assembled, tested, rigorously inspected and certified.
- Ready to install lift that is pre-configured to station requirements.
- Assembled off-site, including the lift car, drive system, lift shaft and cladding, with no need for welding.
Rapid on-site deployment
- The AVA Lift can be built faster than traditional lifts, thanks to a reusable design and modular construction.
- Arrives on-site fully pre-commissioned and ready to be installed with minimum possessions and line blocks.
- Reduces installation time on the station platform from 26 weeks to just 2 weeks.
Any station,
anywhere
The production of AVA lifts moves from the traditional "Industry 2.0" to a digital "Industry 4.0" with a focus on manufacturing rather than fabrication.
The configurable nature of the lift design means that AVA can fit any station, anywhere.
With offsite manufacturing and rapid onsite delivery, we can install effectively with a 75% reduction in overall project programme time.
Our lift is adaptable, cost & carbon effective and most importantly it's designed for the user to enable accessibility for all.
Phil Webb
AVA Bridge
