General Works

For works adjacent to the railway, with a short lead time or of a short duration.

The team at Corus is here to help ensure the smooth, safe and cost-effective completion of your work.

The comprehensive service on offer from Corus includes:

• Initial meetings and site inspection to assess programme requirements.
• Advice on railway standard engineering requirements and constraints and how these will affect your works.
• Identification of hazards associated with working in close proximity to a railway.  Work with Planning Supervisor or Principal Contractor to vet or prepare the Construction Phase Health and Safety Plan.
• Assessment of methodology to ensure minimal disruption to train services and to minimise related project costs.
• Assessment of proposed works methods and recommendations for any necessary amendments – to ensure that your staff and assets are not endangered and that works plans will meet with approval.
• Assistance in the preparation of final method statements and risk assessments.
• Advice on timescales for obtaining railway approval for works – and for any necessary temporary railway closures.
• Support and assistance in dealing with railway operators and gaining necessary approvals.