Network Rail / Railway Works
Railway environments demand meticulous planning, disciplined safety and robust materials. JC Surfacing delivers compliant surfacing and small‑scale civils for stations, depots and lineside assets, working under possession or isolation as required. Our rail‑experienced teams coordinate traffic management, programme phasing and stakeholder communication to keep projects moving safely and efficiently.
Where We Work
- Stations & Platforms – Resurfacing platforms, tactiles, copers coordination, access routes and forecourts.
- Access Roads & Car Parks – Machine‑laid macadam, drainage upgrades and bay line‑marking.
- Compounds & Lay‑Down Areas – Heavy‑duty build‑ups to accommodate plant and deliveries.
- Pedestrian Routes – Anti‑skid systems, crossing markings and wayfinding.
Safety & Compliance
We align with principal contractor arrangements and rail standards for competence, briefings and site behaviour. Method statements, task briefs and point‑of‑work risk assessments are routine. Our crews are trained for possession working, with vigilant supervision, exclusion zones and clean, well‑maintained plant.
Materials & Methods
- Machine‑Laid Asphalt for rapid, even surfacing with consistent compaction and smoothness.
- Hand‑Laid Asphalt for detail areas around fixtures, tactiles and drainage features.
- Anti‑Skid & High‑Friction Systems to improve braking and pedestrian grip in wet conditions.
- Thermoplastic Line‑Marking with reflective beads for night visibility and compliance.
Typical Delivery Sequence
- Pre‑Construction Planning – Scope confirmation, possession windows, permits, and access logistics agreed up front.
- Survey & Enabling – Levels, drainage and services checked; temporary works and segregations installed.
- Removal & Preparation – Planing, breakout and surface cleaning with controlled waste management.
- Base & Binder Courses – Engineered layers installed to specification with density and smoothness checks.
- Surface Course – Durable asphalt selected for load, slip resistance and weathering.
- Ancillary Works – Ironwork adjustment, tactiles, copers coordination and line‑marking.
- Handover – Quality records, snag clearance and clean, safe reopening.
Access & Possession Working
We understand the operational sensitivity of rail assets. Our teams work nights, weekends and short blocks to align with possession plans. Materials, plant and sequencing are organised to maximise productive time on track while maintaining safe exclusion from live lines.
Sustainability
Where feasible we recycle planed arisings as RAP, specify warm‑mix asphalts to reduce carbon and use LED task lighting for energy efficiency. Clean work sites and considerate logistics reduce community impact.
Case Studies
Platform Resurfacing – Regional Station
Under a weekend possession we planed and resurfaced two platforms, installed new tactiles and reinstated markings. Tight coordination with the principal contractor enabled an on‑time handback for Monday services.
Depot Access Road – Midlands
We reconstructed a fatigued access road with a stronger base and machine‑laid surface course, improving ride quality for HGV traffic and reducing maintenance call‑outs.
Temporary Compound – Major Renewal
Heavy‑duty surfacing with geogrid reinforcement created a stable platform for cranes and deliveries. On demobilisation we recycled arisings and reinstated the estate road.
FAQs
- Can you work in live stations? Yes, with segregations and out‑of‑hours phases to maintain passenger safety.
- Do you install tactiles and anti‑skid? We coordinate tactile paving and apply high‑friction systems to specified slip resistance.
- How do you manage waste? Controlled removal with transfer notes; arisings recycled where specification permits.
- What documentation do you provide? Method statements, risk assessments, delivery tickets and quality records; as‑builts on request.
- Can you coordinate with signalling and M&E teams? Yes, we work collaboratively with other disciplines to protect assets and maintain programme.
Why Choose JC Surfacing
- Experienced rail crews and disciplined site management
- Reliable planning around possessions and operations
- Robust, durable surfacing with tidy reinstatement
- Clear communication and zero‑surprise pricing
Discuss a Rail Project
Share your scope, possessions and constraints. We’ll design a safe, efficient sequence and deliver an itemised, compliant proposal.
