Platform Repairs
Complete platform repairs and upgrades across UK railways
Our Services
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Platform Repairs
At Invicta Rail, we provide a full suite of platform repairs and upgrade services for railway stations across the UK. Our work ensures passenger safety, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance—all while enhancing the appearance and longevity of rail platforms. Whether addressing structural degradation, improving accessibility, or delivering complete rebuilds, our experienced team works efficiently within live rail environments to deliver exceptional results.
Having recently completed significant platform upgrades on the C2C lines in Essex, we continue to be a trusted partner for high-specification platform refurbishment projects. From surfacing to fencing and tactile paving, our services are delivered in line with Network Rail standards and client expectations.
Recent Projects: Platform Upgrades on the C2C Line
One of our most notable recent undertakings involved a series of platform upgrades along the C2C network in Essex. These works included platform surfacing, coper installation, waterproofing, and tactile paving across several stations. The project was delivered under tight possession windows and required meticulous planning, coordination, and execution.
Our teams worked overnight and on weekends to minimise disruption to services, delivering upgraded platforms that now meet modern accessibility and safety standards. High-resolution photos, before-and-after visuals, and scope documentation from these projects are available upon request for stakeholders and clients interested in reviewing our recent performance.
This experience has reinforced our capability to manage complex, multi-discipline upgrades while maintaining live operational interfaces with station staff, passengers, and local communities.
Tactile Paving Installation
Tactile paving is essential for meeting DDA (Disability Discrimination Act) and PRM (Persons with Reduced Mobility) requirements, providing vital navigation assistance for visually impaired passengers. Invicta Rail installs platform tactile paving across both curved and straight sections with millimetre accuracy.
We supply and install corduroy, blister, and offset tactile units in accordance with Network Rail and government specifications. All installations are completed with rapid-setting mortars where required, ensuring minimal downtime and immediate durability. Where appropriate, we also update signage and adjacent surfacing to create a fully accessible platform edge.
Tactile installation is often combined with other works such as resurfacing or coper renewal to streamline delivery and maintain consistent visual alignment.
Coper Installation
Copers—precast concrete or stone edging slabs—define the platform edge and serve as both a safety and structural component. Invicta Rail replaces and installs new copers as part of both isolated repairs and full platform overhauls.
We handle the removal of damaged or misaligned copers, bed preparation, coper placement, and grouting. Special attention is given to transitions, curvature, drainage falls, and alignment with platform tactile paving. Our engineers ensure each unit is securely fixed and aligned precisely to allow for safe train clearance and consistent platform presentation.
Our team also accommodates non-standard platform configurations, adapting installations to meet bespoke structural or aesthetic requirements.
Platform Surfacing (Tarmac)
Surface quality is a key factor in passenger safety and station appearance. We offer tarmac surfacing solutions suitable for platform use, combining anti-slip finishes with robust wear resistance. Whether resurfacing an entire platform or conducting localised patch repairs, our surfacing is designed to withstand heavy footfall and environmental exposure.
Works include:
- Milling and removal of old surfacing
- Sub-base preparation and compaction
- Tarmac laying and compaction
- Surface treatments (anti-slip, line marking)
Our surfacing works are frequently integrated with drainage improvements, tactile installation, and edge marking to provide a full, turnkey solution. Fast-curing materials are used where possession times are limited.
Lineside Fencing and Platform Barriers
To improve station security and passenger safety, Invicta Rail supplies and installs a variety of fencing solutions along platform boundaries and approaches. These include:
- Mesh fencing
- Palisade fencing
- Chain-link fencing
- Handrails and platform barriers
We ensure all fencing and barriers are compliant with safety guidelines and aesthetically appropriate for the station environment. Installations are tailored to account for platform height, spacing constraints, and pedestrian flow.
Where fencing intersects with platform upgrades, we coordinate works to ensure minimal disruption and seamless integration with other structures such as walkways, steps, and signage.
Platform Repairs and Waterproofing
Many station platforms across the UK are aging and subject to degradation from constant foot traffic, weather exposure, and underlying structural issues. Invicta Rail offers comprehensive platform repair services, including crack sealing, concrete repair, brickwork repointing, and surface regrading.
A critical aspect of platform longevity is waterproofing. Water ingress can cause subsidence, undermine structural integrity, and lead to safety hazards. We apply a variety of waterproofing systems, including bituminous membranes, polymer coatings, and protective surfacing systems that prevent water penetration and extend the life of the platform.
Our repair works are completed with strict adherence to safety and durability standards, ensuring that platforms remain safe and serviceable for years to come.
Why Choose Invicta Rail for Platform Repairs?
To discuss your platform repair or upgrade requirements, contact Invicta Rail today. Our dedicated project team will provide expert guidance, tailored proposals, and efficient service delivery to meet your station’s operational needs and compliance obligations.
Decades of experience in railway infrastructure repair and refurbishment.
We manage platform projects from survey and planning to final handover.
All work is performed to meet or exceed Network Rail safety standards.
Efficient programme management ensures minimal disruption to rail operations.
Thorough inspections and quality checks are conducted at each project phase.
Comprehensive Solutions with Attention to Detail
Our platform repair service goes beyond just surface-level fixes. Every project includes a detailed condition survey, risk assessment, and methodical planning to address both visible and hidden defects. We work in close coordination with station managers, operations teams, and rail engineers to ensure works are delivered on time, on budget, and to the required standard.
Whether it’s a single-platform intervention or a multi-site upgrade programme, Invicta Rail brings the same commitment to quality, safety, and delivery across all platform repair works.