Lineside Repairs
Expert lineside repairs 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.
Lineside Repairs
Invicta Rail offers a comprehensive range of lineside repairs designed to maintain, upgrade, and secure railway infrastructure across the UK. With an unwavering commitment to safety, durability, and operational continuity, our lineside services are tailored to meet Network Rail standards and the needs of principal contractors and asset managers. Whether working on planned enhancements or reactive maintenance, we provide reliable solutions that ensure lineside assets remain safe, accessible, and compliant.
Access Point Upgrades
Access points are essential for track maintenance and emergency response, and their condition has a direct impact on operational efficiency and safety. Over time, many lineside access points deteriorate due to weather exposure, vegetation overgrowth, and high footfall.
Invicta Rail delivers access point upgrades that improve usability, safety, and compliance. This includes the installation of secure gates, improved signage, concrete or brick access steps, and compliant fencing. We also address surface grading, vegetation clearance, and lighting installation where needed. Every upgrade is tailored to the unique site conditions, ensuring that maintenance teams and emergency personnel can access the railway quickly and safely when required.
Concrete Slab & Brick Steps
We install robust concrete slab and brick steps at key lineside locations, including access points, walkways, and level changes adjacent to infrastructure. Our steps are constructed using high-durability materials and built to specification, ensuring long-term performance and minimal maintenance.
Brick steps offer a traditional finish suitable for heritage locations or visually sensitive environments, while pre-cast concrete slabs provide quick installation and consistent finish, ideal for heavily trafficked maintenance routes. All installations are aligned with current safety standards, offering secure footing, uniform riser heights, and anti-slip surface finishes as appropriate.
Walkways
Safe and clearly defined walkways are essential for both planned and reactive trackside work. We construct and maintain pedestrian walkways using concrete slabs, resin-bound gravel, or stabilised crushed material depending on ground conditions and client requirements.
Our walkways are designed for both functionality and longevity, taking into account drainage, durability, and safe access to key infrastructure. Where needed, we incorporate handrails, edge marking, or tactile surfacing. Whether on embankments, cuttings, or level ground, Invicta Rail ensures that walkways provide safe, efficient routes for staff and maintenance personnel.
Walkways are often integrated with fencing, bases, and access points as part of a broader lineside upgrade, helping create cohesive, safe working environments.
Fencing – Chainlink, Palisade, Stock & Mesh
We supply and install a wide range of fencing types to meet the diverse needs of railway lineside environments. From security fencing to stock-proof barriers, our solutions are designed to protect infrastructure, limit unauthorised access, and maintain safety along the railway boundary.
Our fencing options include:
- Chainlink Fencing: Cost-effective, versatile and suitable for general perimeter protection.
- Palisade Fencing: High-security fencing offering excellent resistance to climbing and tampering.
- Stock Fencing: Ideal for rural and agricultural boundaries to prevent livestock ingress.
- Mesh Fencing: Often used near public access points, combining visibility with strength and durability.
All fencing is installed to precise alignments and tensioned correctly to ensure lasting performance. We also offer repair and replacement services for damaged or outdated fence lines, helping to maintain secure railway perimeters with minimal disruption.
Various Concrete Bases (PCC Units & RC Slabs)
Supporting essential lineside equipment, concrete bases form a critical part of the railway’s operational and communications infrastructure. Invicta Rail constructs a variety of concrete bases using both Precast Concrete Components (PCC units) and Reinforced Concrete (RC slabs), depending on the application and load requirements.
Typical uses include:
- Signal and telecoms equipment bases
- LOC cabinet and REB unit plinths
- Signpost and lighting column foundations
- Equipment cabinet and kiosk platforms
Our bases are accurately positioned and levelled, incorporating any ductwork, drainage, or holding-down bolt assemblies required by the specific design. We work closely with M&E teams to ensure our bases are delivered to programme and ready for immediate equipment installation.
UTX (Under Track Crossings)
Under Track Crossings (UTX) allow cables and services to pass safely beneath active railway lines without disrupting operations. These crossings are essential for power, communications, and signalling infrastructure.
Invicta Rail is experienced in installing and upgrading UTXs using a range of techniques, including directional drilling, thrust boring, and open trenching under possessions or line blocks. Our teams ensure that all work is conducted to the highest safety and engineering standards, coordinating closely with signalling and track teams.
Each UTX installation is supported by detailed planning, including ground condition assessments, risk analysis, and interface management with other disciplines. We also handle the associated draw pits, duct routing, and protective finishes, delivering a fully integrated UTX system.
Why Choose Invicta Rail for Lineside Repairs?
To learn more about how Invicta Rail can support your lineside repair needs—from small maintenance jobs to full access point and fencing packages—get in touch with our team today. We’re here to keep your infrastructure safe, secure, and future-ready.
We provide a wide array of services covering civil, structural, and access-related works.
All works are carried out to current specifications, ensuring compliance and reliability.
Our teams are trained and equipped to handle reactive callouts as well as planned projects.
We coordinate across fencing, access, foundations, and trackside works to minimise disruption.
From site surveys and design interpretation to installation and handover, we offer full-service delivery.
Our Commitment
We understand the importance of keeping the railway running safely and efficiently. That’s why our lineside repair services are delivered with attention to detail, commitment to programme, and a strong safety-first ethos. Whether working in rural, urban, or restricted environments, our operatives are trained to deliver high-quality workmanship in all conditions.