ACCESS PLANNING

Within PBH Planning, we deliver end-to-end rail access planning across the UK. Our experienced planners manage every aspect of possession and Safe Work planning across the Network Rail Managed Infrastructure, including the production and delivery of digital Safe Work Packs (SWPs).

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PROFESSIONAL

ENGAGEMENT

With over 30 years of industry experience, our Head of Planning leads a highly skilled team dedicated to delivering safe, efficient, and compliant railway planning solutions.

Our expertise ensures meticulous planning, proactive risk management, and seamless project execution.

By choosing PBH Planning, you benefit from:

Decades of proven industry knowledge
A multi-skilled and adaptable planning team
A commitment to excellence in every aspect of railway planning

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SAFETY AND

COMPLIANCE

PBH Planning stands as a cornerstone in ensuring compliance with NR/L2/OHS/019 (Safety of people working on or near the line) and NR/L2/OPS/202 (Principles and Timescales of Planning), two critical standards governing safety and operational planning within the railway industry.

With an in-depth understanding of the complexities involved, we provide tailored planning and compliance solutions to help organisations meet the rigorous requirements set by these standards.

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WORKFORCE

SAFETY

At PBH Planning, safety is our highest priority. In alignment with NR/L2/OHS/019, we adopt a proactive approach to protecting everyone working on or near the railway.

By fostering a culture of safety and vigilance, our planning team empowers organisations to reduce risks, improve compliance, and create safer working environments within railway operations.

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STRATEGIC TRACK

ACCESS PLANNING

PBH Planning also excels in supporting the principles and timescales of planning outlined in NR/L2/OPS/202. Our services ensure efficient and well-coordinated railway operations by:

Optimising Resource Allocation – Minimising downtime and maximising workforce efficiency.
Managing Possessions & Line Blockages – Ensuring seamless track access and engineering coordination through PPS and RailHub applications.
Programme Monitoring & Schedule Compliance – Aligning projects with tight delivery timescales while maintaining high safety standards.
Representation at Meetings – Providing experienced track safety personnel at all stage gates, that have been involved in the planning, ensuring consistency and high-quality execution in the planning and delivery of works.

With extensive experience, PBH Planning navigates the complexities of track access planning across all NR regions, keeping you fully informed on the status of your work throughout the project lifecycle.

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BESPOKE AND

NATIONWIDE SERVICE

Although we are a support function for our internal programmes, PBH Planning also offers bespoke services to external clients. Our flexible and adaptable approach allows us to assist projects requiring track access to Network Rail-managed infrastructure, ensuring a safety-conscious and highly skilled support function for all railway planning needs.

With a focus on efficiency, compliance, and precision, PBH Planning helps clients navigate complex planning challenges and achieve their operational objectives within demanding timescales, all while maintaining the highest safety standards. We have planned and delivered work on all areas, nationally and have experience of all route delivery practices.

By integrating all planning stages into one seamless, compliant process, we ensure efficiency, clarity, and assurance at every step. With transparent tracking, rapid turnaround, and fixed-fee bundles, we make access planning simple, reliable, and fully aligned to your project’s success