Rail Design Engineering

Our rail design engineering team delivers a multi-disciplinary service offering, delivering quality, cost-effective, safe, and sustainable designs in complex and highly regulated environments.

Rail Design Engineering Expertise

We operate across the full project lifecycle (PACE), from feasibility studies, outline and detailed design, temporary works, and on-site support. We also offer technical oversight and advice to client teams that need assistance in navigating assurance and process requirements when working with Network Rail and other stakeholders, such as Train Operating Companies and Contractors

Our Approach to Compliance and Standards

Our in-house team delivers holistic engineering solutions in line with Network Rail Standards, including roles such as:

• Contractor’s Engineering Manager (CEM)
• Contractor’s Responsible Engineer (CRE)
• Network Rail Engineering Assurance roles including Designated Project Engineer (DPE) & Project Engineer (PE)
• Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC)

We use the latest digital technologies and deliver all designs in full compliance with Building Information Modelling (BIM). Our team is also experienced in industry legislation such as BS9992 and frameworks including the Common Safety Method (CSM) and Railway Interoperability Regulations (RIRs).

Our Rail Design Services

We support clients with the full range of rail infrastructure and station design engineering, including:

• Station Design – from new stations to enhancements and repair works
• Depot Design – depot enhancement and new depot infrastructure
• Car Park Design – new and upgraded car parks, surface level and decked infrastructure.
• Passenger Facilities – enhancements such as waiting facilities, CCTV, PA, Customer Information Systems, and retail
• Drainage Design – sustainable drainage systems and water management
• Earthworks and Retaining Walls – safe and durable ground engineering solutions
• Sustainability and Decarbonisation – building retrofit, heat pumps, EV Charging, battery technology, energy efficient solutions.
• Accessibility – introduction of ramps, footbridges and lifts
• Masterplanning – a full multi-disciplinary approach to development with a place-making approach
• Emergency and Reactive Works – agile delivery to enable swift recovery in the event of an urgent defect
• Rail Infrastructure Design – re-signalling, electrification, level crossings and all aspects of rail infrastructure design engineering.
• Temporary Works – all aspects of temporary works design accounting for Network Rail requirements
• Consents and Assurance – planning submissions, heritage consents, of Common Safety Method (CSM) and Railway Interoperability Regulations (RIRs)
• Fire Engineering – ensuring compliance with Network Rail requirements and legislation including BS9992
• Digital Engineering – including Scan to BIM services, 3D Laser Scan, 3D Virtual Tour and 3D Modelling

Why Choose us?

As a specialist SME in rail design engineering, we provide the full suite of services required to deliver projects of varying size and complexity. As an RISQS supplier , we can demonstrate our credentials, capabilities and delivery. Our agility, client-centric approach, and technical expertise allow us to add significant value by providing responsive, reliable, and high-quality engineering solutions.