Pod-Trak

Name: Pod-Trak
Address: Rivermead, One Oxford Road, Uxbridge, London, UB94BF, GB
Telephone: 0845 450 4190

Specialist contractor to the rail & tram industry | Expertise in OLE/ETE install | Maintain, P-Way, Civils, Comms & Airport links

Pod-Trak offers bespoke engineering solutions to clients across the UK and Ireland who seek an innovative approach to the construction and maintenance of transport infrastructure.

01/06/2026

Week 08 Maidstone East Station, Kent.

Throughout all of Week 08 we worked closely with VolkerFitzpatrick Ltd and the Southern Renewals Enterprise to deliver a drainage scheme at Maidstone East Station during a blockade which provided 24/7 access to the line.

A challenging week for the team with just about every possible condition thrown in for good measure including some of the hottest weather ever recorded in May, excessive water flow that required contineous over pumping, below ground obstructions, and reduced digging rates due to CRT management.

The scope included;
• 252m of both 6ft and 10ft drainage through the Maidstone East Station and into the Week St Tunnel.
• Two drainage UTX's.
• Drainage outfall connection through the platform at a depth of 3m.

Works were supported by Engineering trains which required careful planning. Digging works were done with a bendy boom Liebherr A924 and a Doosan DX140 fitted with a Nox tiltrotator. Two further RRV's, each with two trailers and boxes were used for material distribution to and from the Engineering Trains. Great effort all round from everyone involved and thanks to our team, supply chain and client.

17/04/2026

Align JV - North Portal HS2

We recently completed our Phase 2 visit at the North Portal for Align JV, marking the final stages of construction around the northern end of the Chiltern Tunnels.

A major geotechnical earthworks design was successfully delivered around the North Portal hoods. Working on inclines exceeding 21 degrees, the existing embankment was cut back to specification, followed by the placement of engineered backfill to complete and integrate with the fibre-reinforced concrete (FRC) works undertaken during earlier phases.

In total, we removed over 20,000 tonnes of material from the embankment. The technical backfill incorporated a range of engineered materials, with more than 36,000 tonnes placed in accordance with design requirements around the FRC and diaphragm wall structures—bringing this significant engineering achievement to completion.

Comprehensive drainage systems were installed along the hoods, connecting to outfalls more than 8 metres below ground level, ensuring effective track drainage throughout its design life. Our work on this part of the project is now completed and we pass our thanks to all our team, supply chain and client for making this project a success.

09/04/2026

Week 01 Easter Blockade - Bushey PSU

Over the past 7 days our OLE team have been working on the Bushey Power Supply Upgrade (PSU) project on the West Coast Mainline for our client Octavius Infrastructure and Network Rail North West & Central. The entire programme of works was developed and integrated with other disciplines in less than 12 weeks to utilise the rare extended blockade in this area which included 100hrs of access on the DC lines between Headstone Lane Station and Bushey Station.

Our scope included;
• 19,000m of redundant return conductor (RC) recoveries on the Down Fast and Up Slow lines.
• 180nr redundant RC SPS recoveries.
• Installation of new RC SPS.
• 8nr boosters taken out of service and prepared for future removal.
• Removal of all associated redundant switching and cross-track feeds from booster locations.
• Reconfiguration of 8 overlaps, including insulation removal and installation of new continuity jumpers.
• Installation of HV cables across portal booms at two locations.

A project workshop was set up at our Uxbridge depot to manage all material buildup in the weeks leading up to the blockade with teams working flat out to get materials ready in the order they were required - all labelled up and transported to site.

Big thanks to all involved across our internal OLE and Plant teams, our supply chain for labour, plant and materials - reduced lead times for materials being a key driver for successful delivery.

29/03/2026

Congratulations to the Official Donegal GAA Senior Football team today on their 3-20 to 2-10 victory over Kerry at Croke Park in the Allianz Football League Final.

The Micheal Ó Muircheartaigh Cup is heading back to 'the hills' for the first time since 2007 in the league's centenary year.

17/03/2026

Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig - Happy St Patrick's Day ☘️

On sunday we took part in the the annual St Patrick's Day parade in London and as always we are proud to support the Donegal float travelling through the city representing the Donegal Association London.

10/02/2026

Botley Road, Oxford - Kier

Over the past few months and in particular the last week, our team have played a significant role in the successful replacement of Botley Road bridge at Oxford Station supporting our client Kier Infrastructure.

Preparation works included the installation of a temporary cable bridge to support the cables while the bridge was removed along with civils work to support the blockade.

Core works during the blockade included the removal of all four tracks, excavation to expose old bridge deck, track reinstatement, welding, stressing, tamping and coper adjustments. A huge volume of work in a constrained site with tight timescales all achieved and a right time handback - thanks to all involved and our supply chain.

19/01/2026

In the early hours of Thursday morning (NR Week 42) electric trains successfully passed through the West Coast Main Line worksite in Shap, Cumbria where our team had been working on wire renewals for 28 shifts in a row. Through really cold temperatures as low as -13, winds exceeding 60mph at times, rain, sleet and snow the team powered on and replaced over 25,000m of contact and catenary wires, along with design adjustments and ancillary works.

Huge credit to everyone involved, especially given the weather conditions in an area that is well known for it. Big thanks to everyone including our supply chain for the successful delivery.

A great example of what can be achieved when the access is available, working closely with our client Amey on their NW&C Framework.
Network Rail
Network Rail North West & Central

24/12/2025

Merry Christmas to all and best wishes for 2026 from the team at Pod-Trak.

11/12/2025

Nice to see the Irlam Rotary Club calling into our Manchester Depot to thank us and pass on a certificate for the sponsorship of their Christmas Float on Tuesday 2nd December. The work they do in the local community is great and it was nice to be a part of it.

17/10/2025

Two more county finals in London this weekend, with the Toureen Group Junior Championship Final between Tir Chonaill Gaels and Tara on Saturday followed by the Barhale Ltd Senior Football Championship Final between Tir Chonaill Gaels and North London Shamrocks on Sunday. Both games will be played at McGovern Park in Ruislip. We are proud to be the main sponsor for all teams at Tir Chonaill Gaels and wish them all the best this weekend.
Tir Chonaill Gaels
London GAA

Address

Rivermead, One Oxford Road, Uxbridge
London
UB94BF

Telephone

0845 450 4190

Website

http://www.pod-trak.com/

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