Engineering Support Services
Comprehensive engineering support for UK railways
Our Services
If you’re seeking dependable, high-quality earthworks services for rail infrastructure, Invicta Rail is the trusted partner for every project size and scope. Whether it’s a planned upgrade or an urgent stabilisation, we’re here to provide tailored solutions that protect your assets and ensure continued service reliability.
Engineering Support Services
At Invicta Rail, our engineering support services are at the core of maintaining and enhancing the UK’s rail infrastructure. Precision, compliance, and technical expertise define our approach. From detailed monitoring to high-accuracy setting out, our services are designed to meet the complex demands of modern railway operations and asset maintenance.
Our engineering teams are experienced in delivering reliable data, practical insights, and on-site implementation to support both minor works and major infrastructure projects. We provide not just support but solutions—aligned with current regulations, rail standards, and the high expectations of asset owners and principal contractors.
Track Monitoring as per CIV/177
One of our core services under engineering support is track monitoring in compliance with Network Rail’s specification CIV/177. This standard governs the methods and accuracy required for the safe monitoring of rail tracks, especially during adjacent construction, excavation, or major engineering activity that might impact track alignment or geometry.
Our teams carry out scheduled and ad-hoc monitoring of tracks, using precise optical and digital instrumentation to detect any horizontal or vertical movement. This process ensures that infrastructure work does not compromise track safety or operational performance. We produce comprehensive monitoring reports, highlighting trends and providing alerts when movement thresholds are exceeded.
Monitoring includes:
- Establishing control points and benchmarks
- Accurate measurement of track positions
- Verification of cant, twist, and alignment
- Timely reporting and escalation where tolerances are breached
Track monitoring is often the first line of defence in maintaining the operational safety of the network during nearby infrastructure works, and Invicta Rail ensures these services are delivered with exacting attention to detail.
Embankment Monitoring (Manual Pegs)
In addition to automated monitoring systems, we provide manual embankment monitoring using traditional peg systems—a trusted method particularly suited to embankments and cuttings.
Manual pegs are installed at strategic points across the embankment to detect any movement or subsidence over time. Our surveyors regularly monitor these fixed points using high-precision levels and total stations to record changes. This method offers a cost-effective and highly reliable way to monitor slow movements that might indicate deeper ground issues or changes in slope stability.
Regular readings are taken and plotted against baseline data, enabling proactive maintenance decisions before small shifts become serious failures. This service is particularly effective for:
- Earthwork assets with a history of instability
- Long embankments undergoing seasonal movement
- Sites with limited access to power for automated systems
Our teams maintain a robust reporting system that ensures any variation is identified early and communicated clearly to stakeholders.
Tunnel & Culvert Maintenance
Tunnels and culverts are critical parts of rail infrastructure, often facing severe environmental challenges like water ingress, ground movement, and corrosion. Our repair and maintenance services are designed to mitigate these risks and restore structural performance.
We provide:
- Brick and stone lining repair
- Waterproofing and drainage improvements
- Structural reinforcement
- Crack injection and stabilisation
Our team conducts thorough inspections and uses proven techniques to ensure tunnels and culverts meet all operational and safety requirements. With the right intervention, even significantly aged structures can be restored to full functionality with minimal service disruption.
Setting Out Services
Accuracy is non-negotiable in railway construction. Invicta Rail provides setting out services to contractors, design engineers, and site managers to ensure that all works—whether civil, structural, or track-related—are carried out precisely in line with engineering designs.
Using GPS, robotic total stations, and digital levels, we offer a full setting out service including:
- Site control establishment
- Transfer of design data to the field
- Marking out for piling, foundations, drainage, platforms, and trackwork
- Providing as-built data for verification and quality assurance
Setting out is more than just putting points on the ground—it ensures that works are completed within design tolerances and according to safety-critical specifications. Our engineers liaise closely with project teams to adapt to evolving site conditions, respond to changes in design, and maintain progress on schedule.
We also support track renewals, overhead line work, signal placement, and other specialist applications where millimetre precision can make a significant difference to safety and performance.
Structure Monitoring
Railway structures such as bridges, viaducts, culverts, and retaining walls face constant stress from both environmental and operational loads. Structural integrity is essential to safe and efficient network operation. Invicta Rail offers comprehensive structure monitoring services to assess, track, and manage potential risks associated with asset degradation or loading.
We use a combination of:
- Precision levelling
- Crack width gauges
- Tilt and vibration sensors
- Optical and reflectorless total stations
These tools enable us to monitor deformation, movement, and changes in structural condition over time. Our data informs asset management plans and can support decisions around remedial works, load restrictions, or investment planning.
We also offer visual inspections, photographic documentation, and structured reporting to meet regulatory and safety requirements. Whether part of a periodic maintenance strategy or a response to known structural risk, our structure monitoring service ensures that potential failures are identified and addressed early.
Why Choose Invicta Rail for Engineering Support?
If your project requires dependable, high-precision engineering support, Invicta Rail is ready to assist. From routine monitoring to critical project setup, our services are designed to keep your railway infrastructure safe, compliant, and on track.
Extensive experience across Network Rail, Tier 1 contractors, and regional infrastructure projects.
Use of the latest equipment and software to deliver reliable, efficient data.
All work aligns with industry standards such as CIV/177, CDM regulations, and company-specific protocols.
From initial site surveys through to final as-built records, we provide full project lifecycle support.
With rapid mobilisation and flexible scheduling, we meet urgent project demands without compromising quality.
Combining traditional and modern materials for eco-conscious restoration.
Our Approach
Invicta Rail’s engineering support offering is based on three key principles: accuracy, accountability, and adaptability.
- Accuracy: Every reading, every mark, and every report is based on the highest levels of precision.
- Accountability: Our engineers work to recognised standards, keeping detailed records and audit trails that support transparency and decision-making.
- Adaptability: Rail projects often face changing conditions and unexpected challenges. We are known for responding quickly and effectively, offering flexible support tailored to site requirements.
Our services are backed by qualified professionals, state-of-the-art instruments, and proven methodologies. Whether working on a live track, a tunnel refurbishment, or a rural embankment, we bring confidence and control to every project.