Christmas 2025 | RailTech Innovations – East Coast Main Line

While most people were switching off and enjoying the Christmas break, our team were working with RailTech Innovations to deliver a major programme of railway engineering works on the East Coast Main Line, supporting the U/B 87 bridge replacement project on behalf of our valued client AmcoGiffen.

Project Scope
RailTech Innovations were responsible for all signal disconnections and testing activities associated with the works. Our involvement began well in advance of the possession, with the Technotrack management team carrying out detailed site surveys, followed by the production of all required testing plans and site documentation to ensure safe and efficient delivery.

During the possession, our experienced Technotrack SMTH testers led all S&T disconnections, overseeing the full programme of reconnections and testing to support a successful hand back.


​Engineering Works
The project involved extensive track and formation works, including:

• Lifting and removal of the existing track
• ​Excavation down to formation level
• ​Installation and dozing of new ballast
• Installation of 70 metres of new track on both lines, using McCulloch lifters
• ​Tamping and welding to complete the renewal works

Delivery & Collaboration
The works were delivered through close collaboration between all disciplines on site, maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and programme certainty throughout the Christmas possession. The project was completed successfully, supporting the wider bridge replacement works and ensuring the safe reinstatement of the railway.
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A fantastic effort from everyone involved in delivering a complex package of works during a critical holiday period.

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