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[Home](/) 2. [Services](/services) 3. Rail & Roadside Vegetation Management ![Rail & Roadside Vegetation Management — professional tree surgery service in Staffordshire by RJ Hutchinson](/assets/work-22-XxnnAwj_.jpg) Commercial & Estate # Rail & Roadside Vegetation Management Across Staffordshire. Specialist tree, hedge and vegetation control on highways and railway boundaries — with traffic management, NRSWA accreditation and full compliance. [Call 07455 716463](tel:+447455716463)[Get a Free Quote](/contact) ✓ NRSWA Unit 002 · Sector Scheme 12D ready · £1m PL available 15+ Years Experience 500+ Jobs Completed £1m Insured NPTC Qualified Emergency Line ## What is Rail & Roadside Vegetation Management? Highway and rail vegetation work brings additional regulatory and operational requirements: New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA) accreditation, lane closures, Chapter 8 traffic management, sight-line specifications, and where rail-adjacent, RISQS-style procedures. We carry out roadside tree work for parish councils, landowners with hedge frontages on classified roads, and as subcontractor to highways framework contractors. Rail-adjacent work via Network Rail-approved partner where access requires it. All work documented to highway standard with photo records, traffic management diagrams and pre/post site condition. ### Who It's For - Landowners with hedge or tree frontage to A/B roads - Parish councils managing roadside greens - Highways frameworks needing subcontracted tree support - Land owners with railway-adjacent tree work ### When It's Needed - Sight-line obstructions reported - Trees overhanging carriageway - Highway authority statutory notice received - Routine vegetation cycle (typically 1–2 years) ## What Happens If You Leave It Working on highways without proper traffic management is illegal and dangerous. Highway authorities can issue statutory notices requiring works; failing to act can result in council doing the work and recovering costs from the landowner — typically at premium rates. Sight-line obstructions are a documented contributory factor in road traffic collisions. Landowner liability for known obstructions is real. ## Our 5-Step Process 01 ### Free Site Inspection We visit, listen and assess access, hazards and surrounding structures before quoting a single penny. 02 ### Written Diagnosis & Quote You get a clear scope of works, fixed price and method statement — usually within 24 hours of the visit. 03 ### Scheduled Visit We agree a date that suits you, confirm the day before and arrive on time with the right kit and crew. 04 ### Safe Execution Risk assessments and permits handled. Roping, rigging and cutting carried out to NPTC and BS 3998 standards. 05 ### Clearance & Sign-Off All arisings removed (or chipped/logged for you), site swept clean, photos sent and invoice issued. ## Why Choose RJ Hutchinson ### NRSWA Accredited Operatives hold required units for highway work. ### Traffic Management Lane closures, two-way light arrangements, footway closures. ### Sight-Line Compliant Work to DMRB sight-line standards. ### Statutory Notice Response Quick action on highway authority notices. ### Documented Works Photos, TM diagrams, scope — to highway standard. ### Subcontract Capability Available to framework principals. ## Rail & Roadside Vegetation Management: The Full Detail ### Traffic Management & Chapter 8 All work that affects the carriageway or footway requires Chapter 8 (Safety at Street Works and Road Works) compliant traffic management. We hold NRSWA Unit 002 (Signing, Lighting and Guarding) and design TM appropriate to road type — from simple cone-and-sign for footway work to full lane closure on A roads. Permits are obtained from the local highway authority before work starts; TM is set, monitored and removed within agreed windows. ### Rail-Adjacent Work Network Rail boundary work has its own approval regime. We don't hold direct Network Rail contractor accreditation but partner with a RISQS-registered firm for any work requiring access to railway-controlled land or working under possession. Trees on private land overhanging railway corridor can be handled directly with appropriate Network Rail liaison. Every job is covered by £1m Public Liability Insurance and carried out under method statements and risk assessments tailored to your site. ## Rail & Roadside Vegetation Management — Frequently Asked Questions Do you do traffic management?+ Yes — NRSWA Unit 002, Chapter 8 compliant, permit-applied. Can you work on the A34 / A5?+ Yes — A-road work with appropriate TM and permits. What about the railway?+ Adjacent work yes; on-corridor via RISQS partner. How quickly can you respond to statutory notices?+ Typically within 1 week of notice for routine work; 24–48 hours for hazards. Do you do sight-line surveys?+ Yes — to DMRB standards with documented before/after. What insurance do you carry?+ £1m standard, £1m available for highway/utility work. Can parish councils contract you?+ Yes — direct or via framework arrangements. Do you handle the highway authority paperwork?+ Yes — permits, notices and reporting included. ## Related Services [ Commercial & Estate ### Commercial Grounds Maintenance ](/services/commercial-grounds-maintenance)[ Hedges ### Hedge Trimming ](/services/hedge-trimming)[ Tree Surgery & Climbing ### Tree Felling ](/services/tree-felling)[ Commercial & Estate ### Estate Tree Management ](/services/estate-management) [Tree Surgeon Stafford](/)[All Tree Services](/services)[Service Areas](/service-areas)[Free Quote](/contact) ## Ready For a Free Quote on Rail & Roadside Vegetation Management? Free site visit, fixed-price written quote, no pressure. Call directly or send a few details — most quotes back within 24 hours. [Call 07455 716463](tel:+447455716463)[Request a Quote](/contact) ![RJ Hutchinson Tree Services — Tree Surgeon Stafford Staffordshire logo](/assets/logo-Bzj-So5L.png) Family-run, fully insured tree surgeons serving Stafford and the wider Staffordshire region. 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