Professional Services

Arup is an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants and technical specialists offering a broad range of professional services. We provide the engineering and related consultancy services necessary to every stage of the project, from inception to completion and after. In the Rail sector, Arup’s portfolio of work as part of our global rail business encompasses all modes of rail, from high speed, underground, and urban transport systems. Arup’s services incorporate everything that can ensure the successful planning, design and completion of economic, state-of-the-art, sustainable rail systems. With the global railway business estimated to be worth €100bn a year

Award-winning G&P, founded in 1994, supplies quality management services and solutions to the rail industry so it can achieve the highest possible quality standards in the most efficient way. G&P’s personnel, methods and systems, together with its award-winning Quality Excellence Model, are seamlessly integrated into the operations at numerous manufacturing facilities. Additionally, G&P has a focus on inspection, rectification, technical and engineering services, including component and build quality through the deployment of quality inspectors, engineers and technicians. The application of G&P’s methodologies and skills to the rail sector is made possible through its award-winning Quality Excellence Model, which has been

Our lawyers have over 30-years’ experience advising the UK rail industry, spanning from its privatisation through to landmark developments including High Speed Rail and Crossrail.   Shoosmiths’ national multi-disciplinary rail team has a proven track record supporting the rail sector. Our specialisms include advising on complex matters across rolling stock, freight, manufacturing, supply chains, major works and construction, property and rail regulatory matters. The collaborative approach we take means we are able to provide market-leading legal expertise on all aspects of the rail industry, including real estate, dispute resolution and litigation, corporate and commercial, banking and finance, tax and regulation.

We use our deep understanding of the rail industry, its businesses, and supply chains to help our clients in the rail market deliver the results they need to be successful. We have hands-on experience in business leadership, strategy development, sales and marketing, innovation, and artificial intelligence. Our current work includes: Management of the Rail Supply Group’s programme to deliver industry-wide cost savings and the Rail Sector Deal’s shared commitments between industry and government. Consultancy with start-ups and SMEs in the areas of growth, planning, market-entry strategy, and sales narrative development. Advisory services for multinational corporates, SMEs and start-ups on increasing

Ascent Integration are a global provider of production systems, automated assembly processes and industrial solutions, from one-off systems to full final assembly lines. As an engineering integrator, we are industry leading experts in providing tailored solutions to de-risk complex projects. We have delivered more than 200 successful projects, with proven teams leading national and international projects and a robust & competitive UK supply chain, alongside extensive experience integrating both our proprietary technology and the most appropriate third-party solutions. When you need a partner to provide tooling on time and on budget, integrate Industry 4.0 solutions into your existing facility, or

Providing tailored solutions to bring major rail projects to life. As your guide we lead your rail project from inception to commission and handover. Trusted by the biggest names in industry – including BAM Nuttall, Turner and Townsend, Jacobs – our experience brings you the foresight needed to ensure you have the right project architecture in place to avoid pitfalls and unlock opportunities. The complexity and evolution that major projects go through means you need more than a standardised project management toolkit. Challenges you will come up against are unique to your specific project requirements, which is why we tailor