Business Details
Your Trusted Rail Consultancy Partner in Carlisle
Established to address the evolving needs of the rail industry, Avidrail delivers tailored consultancy, engineering, and resourcing solutions. Our approach centres on understanding client requirements before mobilising a network of vetted professionals to execute projects efficiently. With decades of collective experience, our team specialises in rail project management across all GRIP stages, from feasibility to delivery. We combine technical expertise in track engineering, asset management, and safety-critical operations with a commitment to innovation.Our partnerships with major industry players like Network Rail and Babcock underscore our reputation for resolving complex challenges while maintaining rigorous safety standards. By prioritising client collaboration and leveraging long-standing industry relationships, we ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest technical specifications.
Services
Rail Consultancy
Project Management
Track Engineering
Resourcing
Asset Management
Feasibility Studies
Construction Management
Track Renewals
Safety Compliance
Network Rail Frameworks
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of rail industry experience in track engineering and project management.
- Our team holds technical expertise across all GRIP stages and Network Rail standards.
- We provide vetted safety-critical personnel and equipment for diverse project requirements.
- Our client-focused approach ensures tailored solutions without compromising safety or quality.
- We maintain long-standing partnerships with major rail contractors and infrastructure providers.
What people say
In-depth railway knowledge
Exceptional service
Proactive approach
Cost-effective solutions
Empowering team members
Services
Rail Consultancy
Avidrail provides end-to-end rail consultancy services, specialising in GRIP stage management, feasibility studies, and safety compliance. Our team delivers expert advice on project planning, budget control, and technical standards for Network Rail frameworks. With extensive experience in electrification schemes and track renewal projects, we ensure solutions align with client objectives while adhering to industry regulations.
Project Management
We manage rail projects from inception to completion, including resource allocation, programme scheduling, and stakeholder coordination. Our expertise covers possession planning, DWWP compliance, and high-level programme creation. By integrating technical knowledge with practical delivery strategies, we optimise efficiency while maintaining rigorous safety protocols across all project phases.
Track Engineering
Our engineering capabilities include track geometry supervision, renewal schemes, and maintenance planning. We deploy experienced professionals for surveying, stress analysis, and handback procedures. Utilising advanced technical knowledge of OHLE and third-rail environments, we deliver precision engineering solutions that enhance infrastructure longevity and operational performance.
Resourcing
Avidrail supplies safety-critical personnel and specialist gangs for track and civil works. Our network includes certified engineers, CREs, and plant operators available for short-term contracts or long-term projects. We ensure all resources meet Network Rail standards, providing clients with reliable, vetted teams to support complex infrastructure delivery.
Asset Management
We develop comprehensive asset management plans and health & safety documentation for rail infrastructure. Our services include condition assessments, lifecycle planning, and compliance audits. By combining technical expertise with regulatory knowledge, we help clients maintain asset integrity while optimising maintenance schedules and reducing operational risks.
People
Craig Jones
Managing Director
With over two decades in rail engineering, Craig Jones leads Avidrail's strategic direction. His career spans senior roles at Network Rail and Babcock, delivering major projects like the Gospel Oak electrification scheme. Craig specialises in GRIP stage management and safety-critical operations, combining technical expertise with practical delivery insights to drive client success.
Questions
What rail consultancy services does Avidrail offer?
We provide GRIP stage management, feasibility studies, project planning, and safety compliance services for Network Rail frameworks and infrastructure projects.
How does Avidrail manage complex rail projects?
Our approach combines GRIP stage expertise, possession planning, and safety-critical resource allocation to ensure timely, budget-compliant delivery of track renewals and electrification schemes.
Can Avidrail supply safety-critical rail personnel?
Yes, we provide vetted track gangs, CREs, and engineers for short-term contracts or long-term projects, meeting all Network Rail competency requirements.
Which areas does Avidrail operate in?
We deliver rail projects nationwide, with recent work on Network Rail's Far North Line, Ashford-Canterbury routes, and LNW electrification schemes.
How does Avidrail ensure project safety and quality?
By integrating technical expertise with rigorous safety protocols, including DWWP compliance, QSRA support, and continuous staff development for safety-critical roles.
