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Contact our Third Party Works (TPW) team at the earliest opportunity if you propose any work within 50 metres of the railway boundary or within 200m of a level crossing or with the potential to cause ‘blocking back’ over the level crossing.

The team will allocate an engineer to contact you and advise on the Third Party Works around the railway requirements relevant to your proposal. 

A signed TPW Permit is required prior to commencement of works within 50m of the Railway. A DFI Roads Permit should not be issued for Street Works within 200m of a Level Crossing without a signed Level Crossing Form from the TPW team. 

The railway is a dangerous environment where your staff, Translink or the general public may be put in danger as a result of your actions / omissions in relation to Third Party Works near the railway. We understand these risks and requirements to mitigate these where possible with you to ensure the safe operation of trains, safety of passengers and workforce.

Watch our awareness video to find out more and how we can help.



Examples of Third Party Works?

A graphic showing works near a railway line.

We can help you with the requirements and potential safe systems of works around the railway including:

  • Construction or Building works
  • Cranes, Piling, MEWPS and lifting equipment
  • Utility works 
  • Bridge works including work at bridges over or under the railway
  • Road and/or Footway resurfacing and traffic management schemes 
  • Access onto the railway network
  • Works at Level Crossings
  • Drainage Works or Flood risk near or connected to the railway
  • Domestic related projects (e.g. house extension & excavation works affecting slopes/retaining walls) 
  • Domestic maintenance (e.g. roof, scaffolding, building repair, maintenance, boundary works and Tree management)

Refer to our new Third Party Works Guide which is available in the Document Library.


Contacting Translink Third Party Works (TPW)

Contact us as far in advance of the proposed works as possible to allow necessary consultation of proposals and requirements for you to meet your programme dates while mitigating potential risks to the railway.

Telephone: 02890666630 WhatsApp: message us on 07583122646

Email: thirdpartyworks@translink.co.uk

Please provide your contact details, site location & outline proposals or a site plan.

We will then:

  • Review your proposals and allocate an Engineer to follow up with you within 10 working days. This TPW Engineer will be your point of contact available for calls, emails, meetings or site visits.
  • Provide initial advice on the railway requirements relevant to your proposal(s), TPW procedure and next steps.
  • Advise if your proposals are considered Minor or Major TPW. 

Typical Minimum Notice Periods (Form 1)

  • Minor TPW: 6-8 Weeks minimum notice to allow for review, consultation and Safe System of Works arrangements
  • Major TPW: 6 months minimum or more for complex proposals to complete the full requirements of the TPW Procedure and associated requirements relevant to your proposals.

Permit for Works

A signed Third-Party Works Permit is required prior to commencement of any works within 50m. 

Formal Procedure and Forms

All Third-Party Works shall be carried out in accordance with the Translink Third Party Works Procedure, along with all relevant requirements available in the Document Library. 

In accordance with the Third-Party Works Procedure please complete and submit the following forms to your allocated TPW Engineer or to thirdpartyworks@translink.co.uk.

  • Form 1: TPW Request to commence the TPW procedure 
  • Form 2: CDM Details for your project team 
  • Form 3: TPW Permit for Major Works or multiple phases


NI Railways Emergency Contact and Procedure

Use the following procedure and contact details for a genuine emergency affecting the railway, misuse of these contacts will be treated seriously as this affects the safety critical operation of the railway.

  • NIR Emergency Contact & Procedure


Your Data, Costs and Liability

Your privacy is very important to us, and we take all necessary measures to ensure your personal information is properly protected and secured. This includes having appropriate technical and organisational arrangements to secure your information. Group Privacy Notice: translink.co.uk/legal/group-privacy-notice.

Refer to the Translink Third Party Works Procedure for information and requirements on indemnity, insurances and costs.