HOW WE BEGAN

Total Rail Solutions started as a consultancy in 2007 and quickly pivoted in 2008 to become a top UK rail plant hire company. Our goal is to achieve sustainable growth, prioritising safety, the right on-track plant, and team. After receiving our Plant Operating Scheme (POS) approval, we invested in our fleet of on-track plant and attachments. With a strong management team and a successful track record, we’ve supported prestigious UK rail infrastructure projects for 15 years.

As a result, our fleet remains one of the youngest in the industry.

FAST AND FLEXIBLE:
OUR SERVICES

From RRV, plant and labour hire, to end to end project management solutions. Because no two rail projects are the same, we take time to understand your requirements and find the best solution.

 

Plant Operating Scheme

With full Plant Operating Scheme (POS) approval, TRS can conduct on- track plant operations on Network Rail managed infrastructure.

We work with leading principle contractors, providing on-track plant, operators and technical support to deliver planned or emergency projects.

We’re also approved to work on London Underground infrastructure and have also recently supported Crossrail projects.

Our POS rail services include lift planning, carried out by Sentinel qualified planners. As part of our service we’ll complete a full site survey to understand your project’s objectives and gather technical details, such as the loads/ materials to be lifted and their weights, track configuration and specific site hazards etc.

We’ll also advise you on any plant specific items in relation to the site of work, including ALO arrangements and any required control measures.

On-track Support

We work with leading principle contractors, providing on-track plant, operators and technical support to deliver planned or emergency projects.

Infrastructure
projects

We’re also approved to work on London Underground infrastructure and have also recently supported Crossrail projects

Labour
Solutions

Fast and flexible

Whether you want a POS team in order to operate on-track plant on your site, or additional rail labour for a long-term civils project, we can quickly resource, train and manage your provision.

Health and safety trained

Health and safety is critical to our business and that of our customers, so we allocate substantial resources to rail safety training.

Our team includes:

  • Project Managers & Engineers
  • POS Supervisors
  • Handback Engineers – levels 1-4
  • Machine Controllers / Crane Controllers
  • PTS Construction and Civil Engineering Operatives
  • Safety critical staff

Destination: Total Safety

Health and safety is critical to our business and that of our customers, so we allocate substantial resources to rail safety training.

Fast and flexible

Whether you want a POS team in order to operate on-track plant on your site, or additional rail labour for a long-term civils project, we can quickly resource, train and manage your provision.

Project Management
Services

Cost-efficiency demands are always a top priority for any rail project and managing your suppliers, labour provision and machinery in a cost-effective manner takes up valuable resource.  With TRS as your one point of contact, you can cut out the noise and focus on making your next rail project a success.

TRS are experts at providing turn-key project and sub-contract management services. From initial design consultation, through to commissioning and on-site project management – we have the know-how to deliver your projects to strict budgets and tight timescales.

 

Remove the hassle of managing multiple railway sub-contractors

Under an agreed form of contract we’ll become your one point of contact for your project – taking on the responsibility of managing your site – its sub-contractors, materials, equipment and labour needs – saving you time and resource.

Cost
Efficient

With TRS as your one point of contact, you can cut out the noise and focus on making your next rail project a success.

Experienced delivery

From initial design consultation, through to commissioning we have the know-how to deliver your projects to strict budgets and tight timescales.

Project
Capabilities

TRS operates a comprehensive range of on-track plant (wheeled and tracked). Combined with our multi-skilled workforce and experienced management team, we can support a wide range of rail projects, including – but not limited to – the examples below.

Permanent way

  • Track maintenance and renewal
  • Ballast replacement, excavation and formation works
  • Wet bed rectification and sleeper replacement
  • Re-railing
  • Bridge works

Overhead line electrification installation

  • Piling
  • Steelwork installation
  • Small parts steel (SPS) installation
  • Maintenance

Rail infrastructure and civils

We can plan and manage construction, maintenance and repair projects, including:

  • Off-track works – access roads, steps, level crossing installation
  • Fencing and site lighting – temporary and permanent solutions
  • Cable route works – supply, clearance, installation and refurbish
  • Earth works – Site clearance, levelling, walkways and access roads
  • Under-track crossings – open cut and thrust bore
  • Drainage – surveying, proving, jetting, clearance, manholes
  • Lineside construction – concrete foundation works of all types of structures and retaining walls
  • Platform extension and alteration works
  • Walking routes – installation & refurbishment including non-slip crossings
  • Vegetation management

 

Off-track Support

Off-track works access roads, steps, level crossing installation

24 hours

expert maintenance team and national fitter cover

In-house
Transport

In-house transport management for optimum reliability

As part of a five year investment plan, we increased our transport fleet by 60% in 2017 and now carry out over 80% of equipment deliveries in-house. Our new fleet includes a variety of articulated lorries, low loaders, rigid hiabs and flat-bed vehicles.

We also offer an external transportation service (on request), to help you with inter-site fleet and equipment moves. Contact us for more details.

Van fleet

In 2017 we upgraded our van fleet with 120 brand new Ford Connects, Couriers and Transits for our operations and maintenance teams.  All are fitted with  trackers, speed restrictors and on-board cameras with crash alert functionality.

FORS certification

TRS is currently certified by the Fleet Operation Recognition Scheme at Silver Level.  FORS accreditation drives best practice across the European fleet industry in terms of safety, efficiency and environmental protection.

In-house delivery

We now carry out over 80% of equipment deliveries in-house.

Van
Fleet

In 2017 we upgraded our van fleet with 120 brand new Ford Connects, Couriers and Transits for our operations and maintenance teams.

Civils Project
Support

Total Rail Solutions supports a wide range of self-delivery, civils rail projects  across the UK. With a comprehensive fleet of on-track plant, combined with our multi-skilled workforce and experienced management team, we’re well equipped to carry out a wide variety of disciplines and tasks.

From earthworks and drainage projects, to platform alterations and minor works, our project delivery teams have the skills and knowledge that primary civil engineering and infrastructure contractors need.

Our structured and collaborative approach to every project will help you meet your project goals – whether they’re tight deadlines and budgets, or complex working programmes.

We’re currently delivering a number of civils schemes throughout the Great Western route. View our latest projects.

If you’re looking for an experienced civils contractor to support your next project, we’d welcome the opportunity to tender. Contact us here.

Permanent Way

Track maintenance and renewal work, including bridge works, re-railing and ballast replacement and excavation and formations work.

Overhead line work

Including piling, steelwork installation, small parts steel (SPS) installation and general maintenance.

WHATEVER YOUR PROJECT.
WE COMPLETE THE PICTURE.

Plant Operating
Scheme

On-track plant planning, delivery and site management for a wide range of rail projects. Whether its planned or an emergency, we’ve got you covered.

Full
Sub-contracting

From initial design and planning, through to commissioning and on-site project management – we have the know-how to deliver the full service, allowing you to cut out the noise and deliver better margins.

Reliable and
personal service

With a multi-disciplined team of 300 and an impressive fleet of RRVs and specialist machinery, we can mobilise the right team and plant to deliver a successful outcome, wherever you are.

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4 Communications Road, Greenham Business Park, Thatcham, RG19 6AB

01962 711642

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