ICG Capabilities & Services
BLOG: What We Cover Across Rail & Infrastructure
Roman Groves: January 26, 2026
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Infrastructure projects succeed when expertise, delivery, and people align. At Infrastructure Consultancy Group (ICG), we provide a fully integrated service offering across the UK rail and construction sectors. Supporting clients from early planning through to delivery, handover, and ongoing maintenance.
As a trusted partner working to Network Rail, TfL, and national infrastructure standards. ICG acts as a one-stop solution for complex rail and civil engineering projects. Below, we outline what we cover and how our capabilities help clients reduce risk, improve programme certainty, and deliver safely.
A True One-Stop Partner for Rail & Infrastructure
ICG is built around end-to-end delivery. Rather than fragmented supply chains, we bring together civils, permanent way, engineering, surfacing, and workforce solutions under one coordinated structure.
ICG is built around end-to-end delivery. Rather than fragmented supply chains, we bring together civils, permanent way, engineering, surfacing, and workforce solutions under one coordinated structure.
This integrated model allows us to:
- Improve interface management
- Reduce delays between trades
- Maintain consistent safety and quality standards
- Scale resources quickly to meet programme demands
Whether working on live rail environments, major civils packages, or time-critical possessions. Our teams understand the pressures of UK infrastructure delivery.
Rail and Civils Brickwork & Structural Repairs
ICG delivers specialist brickwork and structural repair services across rail and civil infrastructure environments, supporting the maintenance, refurbishment and life-extension of critical assets. Our teams are experienced in working within live rail corridors, possessions and constrained sites. Where safety, accuracy and sequencing are essential. We work closely with clients, engineers and asset managers to deliver compliant repairs that restore structural integrity, protect long-term performance and minimise disruption to the operational railway.
Our brickwork and structural repair capabilities include:
- Brickwork repairs, rebuilds and repointing to bridges, retaining walls, platforms and tunnels
- Structural masonry repairs using compatible materials to maintain asset integrity
- Concrete repairs to structural elements, including spalling, cracking and patch repairs
- Bearing replacement and minor structural strengthening works
- Arch, abutment and parapet repairs on rail bridges and over bridges
- Installation of temporary works to safely support structures during repair activities
- Waterproofing, drainage improvements and protection works to prevent future deterioration
All works are delivered in accordance with Network Rail standards and engineering specifications. With careful consideration given to heritage assets, load paths and long-term durability.
Civil Engineering, Groundworks & Structural Repairs
Our heavy civils capability forms the backbone of many rail and infrastructure schemes. ICG delivers everything from early groundworks to complex reinforced concrete bases. Designed for heavy machinery, plant, and structural interfaces.
We cover:
- Bulk excavation, earthworks, and formation construction
- Reinforced concrete bases with millimetre-level tolerances
- Foundations, drainage, ducting, and utilities
- Brickwork, masonry, and structural repairs to bridges, tunnels, and platforms
Importantly, our teams are experienced in live rail environments. Ensuring works are delivered safely, compliantly, and with minimal disruption to operations.
Permanent Way & Track Infrastructure Delivery
ICG provides full Permanent Way (P-Way) services across renewals, maintenance, and specialist track works. Our PTS-certified teams are equipped to deliver under possessions, blockades, and night working regimes.
Our track capabilities include:
- Plain line and S&C installation and renewal
- Slab track works and track drainage
- Rail welding, stressing, and geometry correction
- Emergency response and defect rectification
We work closely with signalling, OLE, and civils interfaces to ensure seamless integration and compliant handover on every project.
Setting Out, Surveying & Engineering Precision
ICG delivers reliable engineering and surveying support that underpins safe, accurate, and efficient rail and infrastructure delivery. Our experienced teams work across live rail environments and complex sites, supporting projects from early enabling works through to final handover.
Our services include:
- High-accuracy setting out for civil engineering, structural and Permanent Way (P-Way) works
- Establishment and maintenance of robust survey control networks
- Structural, track and ground movement monitoring to protect existing assets
- Digital data capture, CAD/BIM integration and quality assurance reporting
- As-built surveys aligned to client and Network Rail standards
- Temporary works checks, including crane platforms, access routes and working areas
What this delivers for clients:
- Improved accuracy and build quality
- Reduced risk of rework, delays and non-conformance
- Greater confidence during construction and at handover
This precision-led approach reduces rework, improves build quality, and provides confidence at handover stage. By ensuring all works are delivered accurately to specification. Aligned with approved designs and fully supported by clear, auditable as-built records.
Surfacing, Tarmacking & Finishing Works
ICG delivers specialist surfacing and reinstatement services for rail, highways and industrial environments. Our teams work safely within live operational sites. Delivering high-quality finishes that meet programme, safety and performance requirements.
Our surfacing teams undertake:
- Asphalt resurfacing and full-depth tarmac installation
- Anti-skid and high-friction surfacing
- Car parks, access roads, depots, and compounds
- Line marking, drainage adjustments, and aftercare
Using modern plant, sustainable materials and robust quality assurance processes. We provide durable, compliant surfaces designed to withstand heavy use and minimise future maintenance.
Workforce Solutions That Keep Projects Moving
People are critical to delivery. ICG provides flexible staffing solutions across both blue- and white-collar roles, supporting projects at every stage.
We supply:
- PTS rail labour, civils gangs, and specialist trades
- Engineers, project managers, planners, and QSs
- Rapid mobilisation for possessions and emergency works
- Fully compliant, accredited, and inducted personnel
With 24/7 support and national coverage, our workforce solutions give clients confidence that resources will be in place when and where they’re needed.
Why Do Clients Choose ICG?
ICG combines technical capability, delivery experience, and workforce strength to support the UK’s most demanding infrastructure programmes. With regional offices and national reach, we build long-term partnerships based on safety, performance, and trust.
From civils and track to people and precision, ICG covers it all helping rail and infrastructure projects move forward with confidence.
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