Vegetation Management for Rail & Infrastructure Projects
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IRATA-Certified Teams
Rapid Response
Minimal Disruption
Overgrown Vegetation Risking Safety or Delays?
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Tree & Branch Encroachment on Lines
Lineside Fire Hazards & Visibility Issues
Seasonal Growth Blocking Infrastructure Access
Risk of Fines or Project Halts
Our Vegetation Management Solutions
Rail-Side Vegetation Clearance
Emergency Storm Response
Tree Removal & Reduction
Herbicide Application
Ecological Assessments
TESTIMONIALS
Hear from our Clients
"Consistently Reliable and Professional"
“I've worked with SAS Rope and Rail for nearly three years and their professionalism and efficiency continue to stand out on every project.”
- James Holloway
Senior Project Manager
"Exceptional from Start to Finish"
“From the very first interaction to the final job handover, the SAS team was professional, respectful and easy to work with throughout.”
- Rebecca Singh
Asset Engineer
"Trusted in Planned and Emergency Work"
“We've relied on SAS Rope and Rail for both scheduled and unexpected jobs. They’ve always been dependable, putting our team’s safety first every time.”
- Martin Doyle
Operations Lead
STILL NOT SURE?
Why Industry Leaders Trust SAS Rope & Rail
When safety, speed and precision matter most — we deliver where others can’t.
✅ IRATA-Certified Rope Access Teams
We don’t just meet the standard, we set it. Our technicians are IRATA-certified, ensuring every project is handled by trained professionals working at the highest level of rope access safety and efficiency.
⚡ Minimal Downtime, Maximum Efficiency
Forget the delays of scaffolding. Our rope access solutions mean we’re set up and working in hours, not days, saving you time, labour costs and disruption to critical infrastructure.
🚨 Rapid Response, 24/7 availability
Whether it’s emergency storm damage or a last-minute clearance need, our teams are ready to deploy 24/7. We work when others can’t, day, night or weekend.
🛡️ Safety-First, Fully Compliant
We work to the highest standards, fully compliant with Network Rail, RISQS and HSE requirements. Safety isn’t a feature, it’s our foundation.
🔍 Access + Inspection = One Visit
Why coordinate multiple contractors? Our integrated service delivers both vegetation management and asset inspection in a single visit, cutting your workload and project timelines in half.
ABOUT US
SAS Rope & Rail Ltd is a specialist multi-disciplined Tier 1 contractor, with a wealth of experience in the industry. We work nationwide, with bases in Swindon, Doncaster, Cardiff, London, Derby and Edinburgh.
We’re known for specialist rope access and rail services, but our reputation has been built on our highly qualified and skilled workforce and on our track record as a trusted partner and supplier of critical infrastructure support.
Whether employing our elite rope technicians for confined space maintenance or using our innovations department to remotely examine inaccessible structures, SAS can help you complete the most challenging of projects.
OUR TEAM
The team are available to answer any questions you have about our services and would be happy to discuss how we can help save you time and money with rope access methods.
Nick Underwood
Managing Director
Jay Olivant
Operations Director
Paul Ridgway
Operations Manager of Enabling
faqS
Frequently Asked Questions
𝘋𝘰 𝘐 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘢 𝘷𝘦𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘳 𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘺 𝘣𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘤𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦?
Yes - and we offer full ecology surveys to ensure your project complies with UK wildlife and environmental regulations.
𝘊𝘢𝘯 𝘷𝘦𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘺 𝘮𝘺 𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘦?
Definitely. But with our rapid response teams, we ensure your building sites are cleared and ready to go - on time and on spec.
𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴 𝘥𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳?
We operate nationwide - supporting rail, civils, telecoms and construction sites of all sizes.
𝘊𝘢𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘵 𝘰𝘳 𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩-𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘬 𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴?
Absolutely. Our IRATA-qualified rope access technicians safely manage clearance in challenging environments.
From large-scale vegetation clearance to site preparation for building works, SAS Rope & Rail ensures your site is safe, compliant, and ready for progress.
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Company No.
05312825
Registered Office Address
2271m Dunbeath Road, Elgin Industrial Estate, Swindon, England, SN2 8EA
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