From depots and platforms to embankments, car parks and more, our experienced and professional land surveyors deliver precision topographical surveys of the UK's rail network in accordance with Network Rail Standard NR/L2/TRK/3100.
At the heart of almost every construction or civil engineering project, a topographic survey is usually procured at the earliest stages of a job, providing information vital to both design and construction teams as well as a variety of other stakeholders.
Topographic Survey
A topographic survey is an in-depth analysis of a parcel of land carried out by a professional land surveyor. Whilst information collected could include both natural and man-made features, a topographic survey would also provide comprehensive elevation information, ideal for mapping contours, gradients and more.
Not simply valuable in isolation, a precision topographical survey can also be used to complement the results of other pre-construction works. From accurately plotting the findings of utility mapping or CCTV surveys to mapping the position of boreholes, a well-considered topo survey can be enhanced to provide significant added value to the majority of rail engineering projects.
Using the very latest survey equipment and backed up by a time-served delivery team, our surveyors hold all certifications necessary for working throughout the nation’s railway infrastructure.
Certifications held
Personal Track Safety (PTS AC/DC)
Overhead Line Equipment Construction (OLEC1)
Industry Common Induction (ICI)
Controller of Site Safety (COSS)
Safe Work Leader 1 (SWL1)
Safe Work Leader 2 (SWL2)
Supplying accurate and user-friendly deliverables on demand, it’s no surprise that we’ve rapidly become the ‘go to’ provider of topographic surveys to the nation’s rail industry. From stations and embankments to access roads and depots, our team have worked on some of the largest and most recognisable rail projects of the past decade, including…
- CP5 S&C Northern & Southern Renewals
- CP5 Plainline Renewals
- Northern Hub
- West Coast Route Modernisation (WCRM)
- High Output Track Renewals (HOTR)
- Midland Metro Alliance (MMA)
- Nexus Metro
- Plain Line and S&C Renewals Frameworks
- Great Northern Great Eastern Grip 3 Survey (85 miles)
Equipment
Part of the SEP group, we’ve benefitted from a close working relationship with our friends over at SEP Products. Thanks to this partnership, we’re able to guarantee that our team have access to the very latest survey technology at a moment’s notice.
Whether that means a 0.5″ robotic total station or even a cutting edge HDS laser scanner, our unrivalled access to brand new equipment ensures our surveyors always come properly equipped. Furthermore, by staying at the forefront of innovation when it comes to the techniques we employ, we’re often able to improve safety and performance, all without increasing costs for the client.
Key equipment
Trimble S9 0.5" Robotic Station
Spectra Precision SP80 GNSS / GPS Receiver
Leica LS10 Digital Level
Trimble TX8 Laser Scanner
Trimble SX10 3D Laser Scanning Total Station
Trimble TSC7 Data Logger
Get in touch
To learn more about our topographical surveys and how we could add value to your projects, why not get in touch? A member of our specialist land surveying team will be happy to help.
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