Vacuum Excavation is the preferred technique in the rail industry.
  • John Mee Vac-Ex Hire minimises the risk of accidental damage to underground utilities, cables, and infrastructure, which is crucial in high-risk areas
  • Vac-Ex can excavate at level crossings, catchment pits, trial holes, drainage areas and within tunnels
  • Can reach long distances or work directly over the excavations
  • This is a non-mechanical excavation method which mitigates the risk of service strikes
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Excavation Specialist

We at Vac-Ex offer specialist rail excavation solutions all across the UK. From major train stations to awkward limited access in remote areas we are confident we have the answer to any problem. Vacuum Excavation is the preferred method for excavating around rail stations.

  • Can excavate at a level crossing, catchment pits, trial holes, drainage, reliable removal of litter and debris at stations and in tunnels.
  • Can reach distances of up to 70 meters or work directly over the job.
  • Doesn’t disturb surrounding infrastructure, reducing the impact on station operations.
  • Rapid removal of debris, ballast, and waste, speeding up maintenance and repair tasks.
  • Can operate in confined or hard-to-reach areas, such as tunnels or beneath platforms.
  • Reduces noise, dust, and environmental footprint.
  • Reduces labour costs and project timelines by automating the excavation process.
  • Can be mounted on Road Rail vehicles, allowing direct access to tracks without needing extensive road closures.
  • Our Vac-Ex units can be fitted with height restrictors and deep excavation pipework.

Our powerful Vac-Ex units are capable of excavating at level crossing, catchment pits, trial holes, drainage, reliable removal of litter and debris at stations and in tunnels, rail ballast at distances of upto 70 meter or working directly over the job. Our units can access the rail line by running extension equipment down the rail embankment by parking at nearby road or bridge access points, they can also be mounted on specialist Road Rail vehicles and driven up the rail track minimising environmental impact.

Whether your works are weekdays, weekends or working nights we have the service to support your requirements. If you have limited possession of site then Vac-Ex offers the perfect balance of productivity, efficiency and safety. Our Vac-Ex units can be fitted with height restrictors and deep excavation pipework.

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Rail Excavator

Whether your works are weekdays, weekends or working nights we have the service to support your requirements. If you have limited possession of site then Vac-Ex offers the perfect balance of productivity, efficiency and safety.

All our operators are CPCS-accredited with Safety Critical Medicals and have all the right information for a Track Visitor Permit, available on weekdays, weekends, and nights

Contact us today for more information on our vacuum excavation units or to arrange hiring one of our available units please call 01302 713 646.

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