IPS Track Engineering team offers a comprehensive through-life design service from scope definition to detailed design. Our permanent way designers specialize in alignment and track formation and drainage design across all rail modes, from small-scale track replacement schemes to the alignment of major new build railways.

Our aim is to provide a scalable client-focused service which delivers the requisite technical outputs to meet the scheme’s requirements. Our team is flexible and is capable of working independently or alongside a wider project team delivering other engineering elements. Our key technical capabilities include:

• Track Alignment & Layout Design
• Formation & Drainage Design
• Plain Line, Switches, and Crossings Design
• Route gauging analysis and clearance assessment including line speed enhancements, new rolling stock, platform extensions and freight enhancements
• Trackwork Specification
• Independent Design Review (Including CAT3 check and equivalent)
• On-site technical support including track inspections, walkouts and condition assessments
• Production of As-Built and As-Fitted Documentation