We have a design capability able to provide CEM/CRE services with a range of competent staff from highly respected principal and senior design engineers from graduate to apprentice engineers on the path to professional recognition.

We undertake complex large-scale design works to minor bespoke modifications and all those in-between to meet client expectations. Our specialisms include railway electrification, low voltage systems and civil engineering.

We offer the complete range of design services, from remit/specification support and feasibility through to outline and detailed designs and effective hand back of ‘as-built’ records.

Our division of dedicated OLE designers and construction professionals have extensive experience of working on a wide range of OLE systems across United Kingdom including the UK master series, Series 1 & 2, UK1 and MK3 range.

We have our own in-house specialist Plant division which complements our experienced delivery teams and support our efficient and cost-effective philosophy. We understand all systems within the railway, and we can offer the capability to deliver associated works including Signalling and Telecoms.

In addition, we can harness our own in-house R&D centre to use our own cutting-edge materials, specialist equipment and tools.

Our railway plant offering includes the design, build and maintenance of Road Rail Vehicles (RRVs) and Rail Mounted Maintenance Machines (RMMMs) for the United Kingdom’s rail industry. We have a dedicated and trusted team with a combined experience of over 100 years knowledge in the industry. We operate a fleet of specialist OLE MEWPs, wiring, 360 multipurpose, vegetation, grabbers, chippers, transporters, trailers, and accessories.

Our plant services include:

• Machine & Trailer Brake Testing
• On-Site & ON-Call Fitter Cover
• Small Plant & Tools Repair, Testing & Refurbishment
• PLC & Computer Programming
• Installation of Data Logging Systems
• LOLER Inspections
• Machine Refurbishments
• Rail Gear Testing
• Re-Wiring
• Rail Plant Hire
• Dedicated Rail Plant Training
• Suite of Safety Critical Staff Training

Our skills and experience in delivering major and bespoke vegetation management solutions using specialist plant and professional arboriculturists. We understand the need for sustainable solutions and the importance of working considerately within the operational railway environment.

Full ecological surveys are undertaken before any work commences and our team are highly trained and experienced in dealing with Japanese knotweed and other invasive species.

CK Rail has vast experience and expertise in delivering a full range of civils, earth works, off-track and drainage projects, including emergency works. To ensure the best, whole life cost solutions are proposed, we deliver a full range of ecology assessments, Ground Investigation (GI) and topographical surveys.

Previous projects include the delivery of high-profile emergency cuttings and embankment repairs following extreme weather events, while retaining an operational railway. Areas covered include piling & retaining wall systems, earthwork regrading, crest and cess drainage solutions, rock and soil cutting retention systems, IRATA delivered solutions. We also provide safe access and egress points, fencing and level crossing solutions.

Our aim is to achieve more efficient and effective delivery by recognising our customer needs, thinking more flexibly, and embracing collaboration.

We provide expert technical consultancy to a wide range of clients advising on innovative engineering solutions, ensuring compliance with legislation and Network Rail Standards and the provision of independent reviews of internal policies, procedures, and tender submissions. We are fully competent in the areas of CSM and TSI’s with decades of experience in railway systems engineering.

We pride ourselves on creating value for our customers by listening to their problems and developing bespoke solutions or harnessing proven technologies from other complimentary industries and adapting those to the railway environment. Our research & development department exists to create innovative solutions in support of continued improvement of operational performance.

Our current product range includes industry leading electrification measurement tools, safety systems for road rail vehicles and robust alternative products in support of OLE campaign changes. These are all designed, developed, and manufactured by our CK Rail in-house specialist team of engineers and tooling.

We have a wealth of experience in delivering projects for over and under bridges, new platforms and extensions, footbridges, culverts, scour protection and coastal defence systems. We understand that asset life extension works are equally important to our clients and offer bridge grit blast and paint, steel work repairs, strengthening and repainting works.

A detailed design prior to the construction work commencing is paramount and that is why we undertake in house Ground Investigations (GI) and topographic surveys. Our comprehensive understanding of the client and stakeholder requirements ensures we exceed customer expectations in both quality and efficient delivery of works while also minimising any impact to lineside neighbours.

Our highly experienced electrical engineers provide the full range of services from initial feasibility/remit development, design, construction, testing, and commissioning, to asset maintenance.

Key areas of expertise include 650V & 400V signalling power supplies and distribution, points heating, earthing, and bonding, operational and non-operational lighting, and domestic LV work, both lineside and within stations, buildings, and depots.