The Foundation of Our Delivery.

At TES, our Permanent Way (P-Way) department is where it all begins. It’s where many of our people start their careers, where our apprentices learn the ropes, and where our values of hard work, pride, and precision are instilled from day one. In fact, our current P-Way Manager began as one of our very first apprentices, a testament to the strength of the foundation we build here.

Working in P-Way means being hands-on with the railway infrastructure that keeps the country moving. It’s long hours, heavy lifting, and real responsibility. Our teams carry out essential work that includes the inspection, maintenance, and renewal of track, as well as any duties that affect the stability, position, or integrity of the permanent way. Every shift is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the safety and performance of the rail network.

We train our P-Way teams with a full suite of competencies to ensure they are ready to step up and support delivery at every level. This includes track induction, manual handling, emergency first aid, small tools, plasma cutting, and safety-critical roles such as Controller of Site Safety and Engineering Supervisor.

Our aim is to provide not just technical skills, but the underpinning knowledge of permanent way construction, components, and working methods, so that every team member understands the why as well as the how.