Business Details
10 Years
experience
Your Trusted Rail Consultancy Partner in Carlisle
Established in 2016, avidrail has rapidly become a trusted name in the rail industry, delivering tailored consultancy and engineering solutions. Our approach centres on understanding client needs before mobilising the precise expertise required to achieve project success. With a management team boasting decades of combined rail sector experience, we specialise in multi-disciplinary services spanning project lifecycle management, from feasibility studies to final delivery. Our technical proficiency in GRIP stages, budget control, and safety-critical operations ensures clients receive cost-effective, compliant solutions. By maintaining a network of vetted rail professionals, we provide both direct consultancy and subcontract services for track and civil works.Our engineering capabilities combine innovation with rigorous safety standards, delivering complex projects on time and within budget. Through strategic resourcing, we supply safety-critical personnel and gangs for rail renewals and maintenance across public and private sectors. Client testimonials highlight our commitment to technical excellence, evidenced by successful collaborations with Network Rail, Babcock, and Stobart Rail on high-profile projects. Our focus remains unwavering: maximising efficiency without compromising safety or quality, while continuously enhancing industry practices through expert problem-solving.
Services
Project Management
Track Renewals
Engineering Consultancy
Safety Critical Staffing
Asset Management
Track Monitoring
Feasibility Studies
Construction Management
Resourcing Solutions
Maintenance Planning
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- Two decades of rail industry expertise from our director
- Tailored solutions for complex rail projects
- Proven track record with Network Rail and major contractors
- Integrated project lifecycle management from feasibility to delivery
- Safety-first approach embedded in all operations
What people say
In-depth railway knowledge
Cost-effective deliverable solutions
Outstanding safety performance
Proactive planning approach
Expert track construction understanding
Services
Project Management
We manage rail projects through all GRIP stages, from feasibility studies to final delivery. Our expertise includes budget planning, construction management, and possession scheduling. By combining technical knowledge with safety leadership, we ensure timely, cost-effective outcomes for track renewals and infrastructure enhancements.
Track Renewals
Specialist track renewal services covering geometry corrections, drainage improvements, and component replacements. Our team delivers complex renewals while maintaining operational safety standards. We provide both direct consultancy and subcontract gangs for major infrastructure upgrades across the UK rail network.
Engineering Consultancy
Expert engineering solutions for rail projects, including surveying, track monitoring, and handback engineering. Our consultants offer CRT management, stress planning, and compliance with Network Rail standards. We support clients through design validation and construction challenges to ensure project success.
Safety Critical Staffing
Supply of certified safety-critical personnel for track and civil works. We provide experienced gangs, engineers, and supervisors for short-term projects or long-term contracts. Our workforce meets strict industry compliance standards while maintaining operational efficiency and safety.
Asset Management
Comprehensive asset management support including H&S file preparation and lifecycle planning. We help clients maintain regulatory compliance while optimising maintenance schedules. Our solutions integrate with Network Rail's systems to ensure efficient infrastructure management and reporting.
People
Craig Jones
Managing Director
With two decades of rail industry experience, Craig specialises in track engineering and project management. He has led major renewals for Network Rail and Stobart Rail, combining technical expertise with safety leadership to deliver complex projects efficiently.
Questions
What rail consultancy services do you offer?
We provide project management, engineering consultancy, and safety-critical resourcing for track renewals, infrastructure enhancements, and maintenance projects.
Which areas do you cover?
Based in Carlisle, we operate nationwide across the UK rail network, supporting projects from feasibility through to delivery.
What experience do your team have?
Our director has 20 years' experience delivering rail projects for Network Rail, Babcock, and Stobart Rail, including electrification schemes and track renewals.
Do you provide safety-critical personnel?
Yes, we supply certified track gangs and safety-critical staff for all stages of rail infrastructure projects.
