Rail

Rail and transport infrastructure drainage services and management

At UKDN Waterflow, we’ve made it our business to deliver sewerage and water infrastructure solutions in ways which minimise disruption to services affecting rail and public transport.

UKDN railway worker using a total station at the side of a railroad track

By constantly sourcing and trialling new technologies and innovative methods, we ensure that we have the most productive, efficient and effective ways of managing rail drainage and transport infrastructure projects — even highly regulated and time-sensitive ones. It’s how we provide the best results for our clients whilst reducing downtime and disruption for transport users.

Our transport drainage sector specialists work on:

  • Rail
  • Underground
  • Roads
  • Motorways
  • Highways
  • Tram systems
  • Airports
  • Individual engineering projects

Qualifications and accreditations for rail and transport drainage services

We hold relevant qualifications, where applicable, in each transport sector. As a long established rail drainage contractor, for instance, this includes RISQS accreditation and Audit. We are especially proud to have been awarded the coveted Network Rail Principal Contractor Licence (PCL) after 15 years as a tier one operator — a measure of our reputation and capability in rail drainage repairs.

Alongside official certification, we have long been acknowledged for knowledgeable and capable managers. A structure with strong field and project management ensures that tasks are kept on track and on budget, every time.

For road projects, we comply fully with Highways Agency Drainage Data Management System (HADDMS) for surveying.

Award-winning standards

We work to the most stringent health and safety and regulatory codes and have awards to prove it. Exceptional operating standards mean we regularly deliver additional benefits and cost efficiencies above and beyond our clients’ main objectives. This approach, along with our ‘Project Server’ system, means we monitor work activity, keep cost and resource targets to plan, and reach, or exceed, the highest quality standards.

Why choose UKDN Waterflow for rail and transport drainage services?
Choosing UKDN Waterflow to manage your drain and sewer infrastructure makes sense. When it comes to keeping systems running, we are past, present and future-masters of:

  • CCTV survey and inspection
  • Unblocking and cleaning
  • Management and maintenance
  • Renovation and repair of drains and sewers
  • Major and minor civil engineering works
  • Drainage asset mapping and data management
  • Non-drainage infrastructure works

Extra services for the rail and transport sector

Water and wastewater infrastructure work on a network is often part of a bigger asset maintenance programme. With that in mind, we offer related services such as:

  • Piling
  • Steel and concrete work
  • Stabilisation of earthworks and embankments (including vegetation clearance and tree surgery)
  • Drainage replacement and renovation

Reactive and planned works

Experienced managers and ops teams deliver a mix of reactive and planned works, reactive only, or one off projects, always to optimum safety levels and always on time. Transparent pricing shows clearly the value for money service we provide

Rail Drainage Case Studies

Find out more about rail drainage services and how we can help

Contact us on 0333 344 2937 to talk about our drainage services in the rail and transport sector, or complete the contact form on the right.