Specialist Sector
Rail and Trackside Excavation
The railway environment presents unique excavation challenges. Signalling cables, traction power supplies, and drainage systems run throughout the network. Suction excavation enables safe works during possessions and in lineside locations.
Industry Challenges
Rail and Trackside projects present specific excavation challenges that require specialist approaches.
Signalling cables control train movements across entire routes. Damage can require system-wide shutdowns until repairs are complete
Traction power cables carry high voltages and are routed through cable troughs, ducts, and direct burial throughout the railway corridor
Limited possession windows create pressure to work quickly, but safety cannot be compromised for schedule
Access constraints limit equipment options, requiring compact machines that can work in confined lineside locations
How We Help
Suction excavation addresses these challenges with precision and safety.
Air excavation provides the safest method for cable exposure, eliminating strike risk during possession works
Compact suction excavators can access locations where larger plant cannot operate
Rapid potholing enables verification of cable positions before main excavation proceeds, reducing possession time
Experienced operators with PTS certification understand railway safety protocols and possession procedures
Common Applications
Our operators support a wide range of rail and trackside requirements.
Signalling cable exposure for verification, jointing, or rerouting
Track drainage investigation and renewal works
Foundation excavation for signals, gantries, and lineside equipment
Cable trough installation and existing duct exposure
Electrification support works including cable route preparation
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