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Under Track Crossings (UTX)

Under Track Crossings (UTX) involve installing utility conduits beneath railway tracks, requiring specialised shoring solutions to ensure excavation stability and railway safety.

Safe and efficient UTX’s
Under Track Crossings allow utilities such as water, gas, and communications to be installed beneath live railway lines without disrupting train operations. These projects demand precise and stable excavation support to protect both the track and the workforce.
Specialised shoring for rail
Maintaining trench stability is essential during UTX works. Mabey Hire’s engineered shoring systems including the MAP Box and Vertishore provide secure, lightweight solutions ideal for confined rail environments.
Lightweight and proven on site
Designed for shallow excavations up to 2m deep, our systems fit neatly between rails on standard gauge tracks. Quick to install and remove during possessions, they deliver reliable support while keeping projects on schedule.
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Specialist shoring for under track crossings (UTX)

Under Track Crossings enable utilities such as water, gas, and communication lines to be installed beneath live railway tracks without disrupting operations. These projects demand precise excavation support to protect both the railway and the workforce.

Specialised shoring systems are essential to maintain trench stability, prevent soil movement, and provide a secure working environment. By reinforcing trench walls and supporting the ground around the excavation, these systems help uphold safety standards and minimise disruption to train services throughout installation.

Lightweight, fast and reliable solutions

Mabey Hire offers a range of engineered shoring equipment specifically designed for UTX projects. Our MAP Box and Vertishore systems are lightweight, modular, and easy to install in confined rail environments, perfect for shallow excavations up to 2m deep. All of these systems are available in our MyConstruct Standard Solutions packages.

Fitting neatly between rails on standard gauge tracks, these systems can be quickly installed and removed during possessions, maximising efficiency on site. Their robust design provides dependable ground support, ensuring both safety and performance.

With Mabey Hire’s expertise, clients can complete UTX installations faster, safer and with total confidence, keeping projects securely on schedule and on track.

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Manufactured from lightweight aluminium, these trench shields are ideally suited to protect workers when installing utilities.
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An extremely lightweight, modular shoring solution, which can be used to construct 2, 3 or 4-sided trench supports.
Standard Solution
Vertishore is a two-sided, hydraulic waler system ideal for use in shallow trenches as a vertical lightweight shoring solution.
Standard Solution
Our lightweight aluminium waler systems are designed to provide 2 way support to small trenches when used in conjunction with trench sheets....
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Our most commonly used box system.
Standard Solution
Allows the safe installation of manhole rings up to 3m in diameter.