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Advisory Group for Rail Research and Innovation
- Stakeholder group composed of senior members of the railway industry whose main objectives are to facilitate co-ordination of research activity across the UK rail industry and to maintain an overview of what research is taking place in the UK and elsewhere.
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Association of Railway Training Providers
- Trade association for suppliers of training, development and competence management services to the rail industry. Includes directory and membership information.
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Association of Train Operating Companies
- ATOC represents and supports Britain's passenger railway, representing the train companies to the government, regulatory bodies and the media. Contains press releases and documents, and operations vacancies.
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Balfour Beatty Rail
- A rail engineering, design and construction business; includes a profile, information about their capabilities and services, and contacts.
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The Birmingham Centre for Railway Research and Education
- Delivers university research information and training to assist the rail industry in the complex technical, managerial and regulatory challenges of the future.
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Brush Traction Group
- Offers a wide range of products and services for the rail industry, including design, manufacture and overhaul, re-engineering, and carriage fabrication and refurbishment; provides a profile and history, with details of current and recent projects, locations, and contacts.
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CEAG Ltd
- Manufacturer of special railway signal lamps and a wide range of incandescent lamps; with a profile and contacts.
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The Culross Mission
- Founded in 1897 to minister to the spiritual and practical needs of railway staff and their families, primarily those working out of London King's Cross Station, and to provide assistance in times of need.
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HS1 Ltd
- Operates, manages and maintains the high-speed railway (Channel Tunnel Rail Link) connecting London to Eurotunnel; includes an interactive map, station guides, and details of their role, services, and relationships.
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Hunslet Engine Company
- An illustrious name associated with locomotives since the early days of steam; now designs and produces shunting, industrial, tunnelling and other specialised locomotives for UK and international markets. Also builds, repairs, refurbishes and overhauls steam locomotives.
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Institute of Rail Welding
- Offering information on training and certification, plus rail welding news and events.
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Interfleet Technology Ltd
- An international rail technology consultancy group with offices in Edinburgh, Derby, and London, providing services in the fields of rolling stock, railway systems and strategic railway management.
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IRO Young Professionals
- A forum for railway operators seeking to develop their careers in the industry. Includes events, membership information, and contact details.
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Light Rail Forum
- Lobbies for and supports the UK's light rail industry. Contains member directory, news and factsheets.
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MyTestTrack.com
- A venture of WyvernRail PLC, providing facilities for testing and training for low and medium-speed rail vehicles; includes detais of their facilities, capabilities, and programmes. Near Derby.
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Network Rail
- Owns and operates Britain's rail infrastructure. Includes company profile, information about their structure and current projects, and their services for businesses and passengers.
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NI Railways
- Operates the railway network in Northern Ireland; includes details of routes, stations, services, and fares, with online ticket purchase facility.
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Rail Freight Group
- The voice of the rail freight industry, including customers, logistics providers, suppliers, terminal operators, ports and freight train operating companies.
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Rail Professional
- A monthly business-oriented magazine for railway managers; with news, jobs section, and subscription details.
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Rail Tech Group Railway & Signal Engineering Limited
- Provides an extensive range of infrastructure services to the UK rail industry; with a guide to their services and capabilities, a listing of recent projects, testimonials, and contacts.
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Rail Technology Ltd
- Developers and suppliers of technology to monitor and log stress and temperature in continuous welded rails, and measure railway axle weights.
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Rail Technology Magazine
- Print and online magazine covering rail industry news and policy.
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Railtex
- An annual international exhibition of railway equipment, systems and services, held at earls Court, London. Includes information for visitors and exhibitors, news, and contacts.
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Railway Civil Engineers' Association
- Professional membership association provides information on forthcoming events and professional development for civil engineers in the railway industry.
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Railway Industry Association
- Represents UK-based railway suppliers to the world; includes a list of members, information about their services and support for the sector, and contacts.
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Railway Strategies
- An online magazine for senior railway professionals, with news, features, business profiles, and newsletter subscription details.
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Tata Steel Rail
- Manufacturer and developer of steel rails and sleepers, crossings, and other railway infrastructure to the international rail industry; with a guide to their products, services, capabilities, and locations.
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Tube Lines
- A fully owned subsidiary of Transport for London (TfL), responsible for maintenance and upgrade work on the London Underground; with a profile, information about projects and achievements, news, and contacts.
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ULTra PRT
- Developers of personal rapid transit technology, consisting of lightweight, computer-driven electric vehicles on special guideways. Provides a company profile and history, details of their public system at Heathrow Airport, news, and contacts.
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Wabtec Rail Limited
- Operates extensive facilities in Doncaster and offers offsite services for the rail industry, including passenger rolling stock refurbishment, locomotive and wagon overhaul and maintenance, wheel set and bogie servicing and repair.
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Young Railway Professionals
- Features event listings and news from this organisation for young railway professionals.
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