How Midlands Concrete and Pump Helped Keep a Network Rail Job on Time

When it comes to working on live railway infrastructure, every second counts. Delays can cost thousands and worse, put critical infrastructure projects at risk. That’s why Network Rail turned to Midlands Concrete and Pump to help keep a complex and high-pressure trackside project on schedule.

A Challenging Site with No Margin for Error

The job involved essential concrete works at a railway maintenance site deep within a restricted-access zone along an active Network Rail line. With a tight window, no direct road access, and strict safety protocols in place, it was clear that traditional concrete delivery methods wouldn’t cut it.

Working on railway tracks isn’t just logistically tricky – it’s inherently dangerous. Getting large concrete mixers close to the pour location would have been impossible without major disruption. That’s where our team came in.

The Pumping Solution

Midlands Concrete and Pump provided a line pump solution, carefully planned and executed to meet Network Rail’s strict safety and timing requirements. Our mobile pump was set up at a safe distance from the track, with a flexible line system extended across the site to reach the exact pour location – minimising disruption and maximising safety.

Thanks to:

• Our experienced operators familiar with rail site restrictions,
• Meticulous coordination with the site manager and rail safety officers,
• And a reliable pumping setup that kept concrete flowing precisely when and where it was needed…

We helped ensure the job stayed on schedule and met all safety standards.

Safety First, Always

Jobs near railway lines require more than just equipment – they demand experience, planning, and care. Our team completed all necessary pre-job assessments, complied with all site access protocols, and ensured that every member on site was up to date with rail safety certifications.

The Result

By choosing concrete pumping instead of relying on traditional barrow methods or trying to bring a mixer into restricted areas, Network Rail saved both time and labour costs and avoided any risk of delays during their track possession window.

Midlands Concrete and Pump delivered on time, safely, and efficiently- keeping the trains running and the project moving.

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