Plan the piling.
Coordinate the railway interface.

The rig is part of a wider construction interface

Piling beside the railway can involve questions about the rig, its proposed location, the supporting platform and the effect of the works on neighbouring assets. The scope of assessment needs to reflect the actual site and method.

How Mirello supports the developer

• Help identify the railway-facing information required from the piling contractor and designers.
• Coordinate the proposed rig positions, works sequence and site constraints.
• Track working platform and temporary works design inputs from appointed specialists.
• Support ASPRO discussions and management of technical comments.
• Coordinate CEM / CRE support where required for the scheme.

Information to gather early

Useful starting information includes the site layout, piling proposals, rig details, proposed locations, platform information and target dates. Share any previous Network Rail correspondence so the team can build on requirements already identified.

Manage change as the proposal develops

A change in rig, layout, platform or sequence can affect information already discussed. We help maintain a clear record of changes and coordinate the team’s review of their railway implications.

Keep specialist roles defined

Piling design, platform design, plant operation and railway assurance involve distinct responsibilities. Mirello’s commission should identify which coordination and engineering roles are included and which remain with the specialist designers and contractors.

Network Rail identifies piling, drilling, crane, MEWP and SPMT operations adjacent to the railway within NR/L3/CIV/0063. Confirm the applicable current issue and scheme requirements with Network Rail. Network Rail ASPRO information.