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Access Planning

Expert Possession Planning & Programme Management

About This Service

Precision Planning for the UK Rail Network

Jeep Rail provides robust Possession Planning & Management, Primavera Planning, and Project Management services — supplying experienced personnel with deep Network Rail knowledge. Our planners have worked across every region of the UK rail network.

Our management team are former Network Rail employees. We understand the pressures and processes from both sides of the fence — which means we deliver planning that integrates seamlessly with your existing workflows and meets Network Rail's exacting standards.

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Access Planning
500+
Worksites Planned
10 Years Planning
500 Worksites Managed
UK Nationwide
100 NR Compliant
What We Supply

Planning Services We Provide

From possession planning through to full P6 programme delivery — we cover every stage of the access planning process.

Possession Planning & Management

Compilation of works details, submission through Network Rail's PPS, and active management of worksites from T-10 to delivery. We handle the entire lifecycle.

Primavera P6 Programming

Full project programmes built to Network Rail standards, including hourly schedules for QRSA reviews. We deliver schedules that hold up to client and Network Rail scrutiny.

SSOW Planning

Safe System of Work planning available on request, ensuring all access is planned with the highest safety standards and Network Rail compliance built in from the start.

Project Management

Experienced Project Management personnel supplied on a day rate basis to oversee and manage projects. Former Network Rail supervisors with hands-on delivery experience.

Area Integration Meetings

Attendance at 4-weekly AIMs to represent client works, liaising with Network Rail, FOCs and TOCs to de-conflict clashes and secure the best access opportunities.

Compliance & Representation

Worksite representation at T-10/T-8, T-5 and T-10 day. All work carried out in full compliance with Network Rail standards and engineering access requirements.

Why Choose Jeep Rail
Why Choose Jeep Rail

Planning Expertise Built from the Inside Out.

Former Network Rail Planners

Our team planned for Network Rail — we know the system, the standards and the pressures inside out.

Whole-Process Coverage

From initial access identification through to T-1 representation — we manage the entire planning journey.

All Network Rail Regions

We have planners with regional and local knowledge across every Network Rail region in the UK.

P6 to NR Standards

All Primavera programmes are built to meet Network Rail's precise formatting and submission requirements.

Transparent Pricing

A standard rate across all planning services for clarity. Possession planning on a worksite cost basis with efficiency discounts available.

How It Works

Our Simple Process

From your first call to deployment on site — fast, professional and stress-free.

1

Submit Your Requirements

Tell us the works, location, timeframe and scope — we'll assess what planning resource you need.

2

Planner Allocation

We assign an experienced planner with regional knowledge and relevant Network Rail history.

3

Planning & Submission

Worksites compiled and submitted through PPS. Programmes built to NR standards and reviewed with you.

4

Active Management

We attend meetings, monitor PPS, de-conflict clashes and represent your works through to delivery.

Client Feedback

What Our Clients Say

"

Jeep Rail's planners are outstanding. They managed the full PPS process for our Northern upgrade programme — professional, knowledgeable and always one step ahead.

★★★★★
"

Their Primavera P6 work was first-class. Network Rail accepted the programmes immediately — no revisions required. That's not something we've experienced with other contractors.

★★★★★
"

Having ex-Network Rail planners on our team made a real difference. They understood exactly what Network Rail needed and delivered accordingly. Highly recommended.

★★★★★
"

Jeep Rail took on our access planning at short notice and delivered flawlessly. Their PPS submissions were accepted first time — saving us weeks of back-and-forth.

★★★★★
"

The level of detail in their programmes is exceptional. Every possession, every worksite — planned, submitted and tracked without a single rejection from Network Rail.

★★★★★
"

We've used Jeep Rail across three major access planning projects now. Their understanding of NR requirements is second to none and their planners communicate brilliantly with the client team.

★★★★★
Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about our access planning services.

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What is Possession Planning?+
Possession planning involves identifying, booking and managing engineering access on the railway — coordinating with Network Rail, TOCs and FOCs to secure the right windows for your works.
Do you use Network Rail's PPS system?+
Yes. All our planners are experienced with Network Rail's Possession Planning System and work directly within it to submit, manage and monitor your worksites.
Can you supply planners on short notice?+
We maintain a pool of experienced planners and can typically mobilise within 48-72 hours depending on the role and region required.
What regions do you cover?+
We cover the entire UK rail network — all Network Rail regions including Scotland, Wales, Anglia, Western, Southern, London North East, London North West and more.
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