Our Services
We’re specialists in delivering innovative, sustainable and successful solutions that improve railways across the nation. Our services cover various stages in the project lifecycle, from surveying to design to on site consultancy. We solve complex problems, ensuring safety and reliability in every project we undertake. By collaborating with other key stakeholders, consultants and third parties, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver results that make a difference.
Permanent Way Design Services
We have a wealth of experience in providing permanent way design and a deep understanding of the complex requirements of railway infrastructure. Whether it’s solving the realignment of a track, expanding an existing railway layout or remodelling a junction, we are well adept at providing efficient design solutions.
Plain Line Design
Including way beams, leaving crossings and platform design interfaces.
Gauging Clearance Analysis
Structure and stepping clearance assessments, gauge clearance feasibility studies, gauge clearance reports.
Switch & Crossing Design
Simple turnouts through to complex junction remodelling in both conventional and modular layouts.
Depots and Sidings
Simple siding layouts and depot design for train care and maintenance facilities.
Line Speed Increase Feasibility Schemes
High level studies through to detailed design.
Buffer Stop Design
Buffer Stop Risk Assessments and Design based on the site constrains, rolling stock requirements and signalling systems
Drainage Design Services
We understand the importance of high-quality drainage systems and how essential they are at providing longevity and safety to railways. That’s why we use our industry knowledge to design and deliver expert drainage solutions that meet the requirements of each unique project. From optimising existing drainage solutions to designing brand-new solutions, we are committed to ensuring that our systems are efficient and sustainable.
Drainage Solutions
On / Off Track drainage, stations, car parks, platforms.
Hydraulic Modelling
Hydraulic analysis to produce effective drainage design solutions.
3D Modelling
Generation of 3D networks to identify potential asset clashes.
Stakeholder Engagement
3rd party engagement with water authorities to ensure best practices and comply with local regulations.
Rail Surveying Services
Before any rail project can begin, it’s essential for surveys to be conducted to allow for accurate design, planning and construction. We work with key stakeholders, contractors and third parties to conduct and deliver precise railway surveys. Using the latest innovative technologies, we provide accurate results that enable informed decision-making to bring the best possible solutions to railway systems.
Asset Condition Assessments
Both plain line, switch and crossings and drainage (track to outfall), depot, sidings and buffer stops, dilapidation surveys, life extension surveys & points conversion.
Topographical surveys
Simple surveys mapping the terrain and features of the land through to comprehensive and detailed 3D point cloud surveys.
Platform Gauging
Laser sweeps and track mounted laser scanners.
Ground Investigation Works
Track Bed Investigation (TBI), Automatic Ballast Sampling (ABS), and trial pits (TP).
Civils Design Services
Platform Extensions and Coper Alterations
Expand platform layouts that comply with regulations and safety standards.
Foundations / Bases
Robust solutions for tracks, stations and depots.
Under Track Crossing (UTX)
Allow for safe passage of water, sewage and electric lines beneath tracks.
Station and Line Side Drainage Structures
Suds ponds, drainage attenuation.
Drainage Chambers
Allow for control of water flow within infrastructure.
Depots and Sidings
Remodelling, track design, simple siding layouts.
Temporary and Permanent Works
Temporary support to long-term infrastructure solutions.
Walkways
Safe and accessible pedestrian pathways around railway infrastructure.
From small-scale civils projects to large depot, bridge and station projects, we are equipped to develop effective solutions for all that meet the unique demands of each build. Our services include site surveys, detailed design and project management, ensuring a seamless process from start to finish.
Engineering Management & Consultancy Services
At Guided Rail, we are qualified to assume a range of roles to bring railway projects to fruition and get them across the line. From consultancy to on-site engineering, all the way through to project delivery, we work directly with you to bring our proven technical expertise to projects across Project Acceleration in a Controlled Environment (PACE) within its life cycle and phases . We ensure everything is completed to Network Rail standards and projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Contracts Engineering Manager (CEM)
Appointed person with overall accountability for all of the organisation's engineering activities.
Contractors Responsible Engineer (CRE)
Appointed person with accountability for the day-to-day management and co-ordination of the technical and engineering activities.
Project Engineer (PE)
Accountable for the technical assurance of all engineering, design and construction activities.
Design Manager (DM)
Manage and coordinate all design work.
Design Engineer (DE)
Provide detailed and technical engineering designs.
Engineering and Design Assurance
Ensure projects meet regulatory requirements and standards.
Discover how our services have helped to transform rail projects across the country.
We work closely with you, partners and key stakeholders to provide effective solutions that enhance railway infrastructure nationwide. Our expertise and experience spans all project phases, including site surveying, detailed design and on-site engineering and management. The final result is always high-quality and sustainable infrastructure that meets the highest industry standards and regulations.
