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Abbeydale Training Ltd Essempy National providers of bespoke and accredited Essempy is an independent consultancy management and people development pro- offering project management, safety man- grammes. A leading Institute of Leadership agement and general induction training. and Management (ILM) centre delivering pro- For the past 2 year we have been the major supplier of Core Planner grammes from level 2 to level 7. (Rimini) training as well as delivering 100 Basic Principles and Rail Also provide general health and safety and conflict management cours- Induction training to premier companies in the industry. es to meet client requirements. Main Contact(s): Norman Price Main Contact: John Shepherd Telephone: 01908 585979 Telephone: 0114 2304400 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.essempy.co.uk Website: www.abbeydaletraining.co.uk Postal Address: 1 Phoebe Lane, Church End, Wavendon, Bucks Postal Address: 26 Stonewood Grove, Sheffield, S10 5SS MK17 8LR
Atkins Atkins has expansive experience and ForgeTrack Limited expertise in both the mass transit and heavy ForgeTrack Limited, a leading Primavera Authorised Reseller provides the rail markets. Our service offerings include all complete solution for project portfolio management, enterprise project man- engineering and design disciplines; project and cost management; asset agement, multi-project planning & control, resource management, cost man- management; and operations consultancy. Sustainable solutions are agement, earned value analysis and risk management. In addition to software provided throughout a project's lifecycle stages of feasibility, conceptual sales ForgeTrack also offers consultation, implementation, interfacing and design, design development and implementation to full operation. training services. Telephone: 01332 225537 Main Contact: Linda Croucher Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01992 500900 Website: www.atkinsglobal.com Email: [email protected] Postal Address: Brunel House, London Road, Derby, DE1 2WS Pa e 1 of 1 Website: www.forgetrack.co.uk Postal Address: Thistle House, St Andrew Street, Hertford SG14 1JA Bridgen Providing flexible solutions for specialised on-track railway and underground engineering and safety Kinetic Rail training services, delivered by a highly experienced Kinetic Rail is an exclusively focussed leader and multi-skilled workforce. Engineering services in the supply of specialist Signalling, Civil include: Projects, Renewals, Maintenance, and Permanent Way personnel, for both Signalling, Welding, Grinding and Possession Management. contract and permanent placements, to the Rail Industry. Bridgen Training Services for specialised training in Signalling, London Main Contact(s): Justyn Faulkner – Contract Vacancies, Underground, Safety Critical and Assessments Chris Clayton-Moss – Permanent Vacancies Main Contact: David Shah, Telephone: 01302 556674 Chief Operational Officer. Email: [email protected] Telephone: 020-8427-0339 Website: www.kinetic-rail.co.uk Email: [email protected] Postal Address: Suite 10, Doncaster Business Innovation Centre, Website: www.bridgen.com Ten Pound Walk, Doncaster, DN45HX Postal Address: 10-16 Byron Road, Wealdstone, Harrow, Middlesex, HA3 7ST Rail Operations Competence Solutions Ltd We can deliver driver training, assessments, or short term management solu- tions to your problems. Main Contact: A J Mooney and K R Kearney RAILNEWS Telephone: 07796548651/07900291943 Email: [email protected] The national newspaper for Britain’s rail industry Website: [email protected] Postal Address: 40 Weston Lane. Shavington. Crewe CW2 5AN
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ARRIVA plc DIRECT RAIL SERVICES LTD [FREIGHT TRAIN OPERATOR] Managing Director UK Trains : Bob Holland Managing Director: Neil McNicholas Telephone: 0191 520 4000 Telephone: 01228 406600 Email: [email protected] Fax: 01228 406601 Website: www.arriva.co.uk Website: www.directrailservices.com Postal Address: Admiral Way, Doxford International Business Park, Postal Address: Kingmoor Depot, Etterby Road, Carlisle, CA3 9NZ Sunderland, SR3 3XP Franchises: Arrive Trains Wales; CrossCountry. EAST MIDLAND TRAINS (Stagecoach Group) Managing Director: Tim Shoveller ARRIVA TRAINS WALES/TRENAU ARRIVA CYMRU Telephone: 08457 125 678 Managing Director: Tim Bell Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0845 6061660 Website:www.eastmidlandstrains.co.uk Fax: 02920 645349 Postal Address: East Midlands Trains, Midland House, Nelson Street, Email: [email protected] Derby, DE1 2SA Website: www.arrivatrainswales.co.uk Postal Address: St Marys House, 47 Pennarth Road, Cardiff, CF10 5DU EWS (ENGLISH WELSH & SCOTTISH RAILWAY LIMITED) Principally a freight train operator, EWS (now 100 per cent owned by DB, C2C (National Express Group) German Railways, also provides engineering support and other services. Managing Director: Julian Drury (from 29 January 2008) Chief Exeutive: Keith Heller Telephone: 0845 601 4873 Telephone: 0870 140 5000 Fax: 01603 214 517 Fax: 0870 140 8395 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.c2c-online.co.uk Website: www.ews-railway.co.uk Postal Address: c2c Rail Ltd, 207 Old Street, London, EC1V 9NR Postal Address: English Welsh & Scottish Railway Ltd, Lakeside Business Park, Carolina Way, Doncaster, DN4 5PN CHILTERN RAILWAYS (Laing Rail) Freight business divisons: Network; Energy; Industrial, Construction. Euro Chairman: Adrian Shooter Cargo Rail operates through the Channel Tunnel and in France. Telephone: 08456 005 165 Other businesses: Engineering Support Group; Axiom Rail; Railway Fax: 01296 332126 Approvals, Transeo. Website: www.chilternrailways.co.uk Postal Address: The Chiltern Railway Company Ltd, 2nd floor, Western EUROSTAR House, 14 Rickfords Hill, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 2RX Chief Executive: Richard Brown Telephone: 08705 186 186 CROSSCOUNTRY (Arriva) Email: [email protected] Covering around 1,500 route miles and calling at over 100 stations - stretch- Website: www.eurostar.com ing from Aberdeen to Penzance, and from Stansted to Cardiff - Postal Address: Eurostar (UK) Ltd, Eurostar House, Waterloo Station, CrossCountry is the most extensive rail network in the UK. Our services London, SE1 8SE combine routes that used to be part of Virgin CrossCountry along with the Eurostar (UK) Ltd is part of Eurostar Group. the UK company is owned by Cardiff-Birmingham-Nottingham, and Birmingham-Leicester-Stansted servic- London and Continental Railways and managed by Inter Capital and es previously operated by Central Trains. CrossCountry is part of Arriva plc, Regional Rail Ltd, a consortium of National Express Group, Belgian which has rail operations in four other European countries. Railways, French Railways and British Airways. Managing Director: Andy Cooper Customer Relations Contact: Wayne Brewster Telephone: 0121 654 7548 or 0870 010 0084 Email: [email protected] Website: www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk Postal Address: CrossCountry, 3rd Floor, 85 Smallbrook Queensway, Why not print and keep Birmingham, B5 4HA this directory for free?
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First GBRf FIRST SCOTRAIL First GBRf is a dynamic rail-based com- Managing Director: Mary Dickson pany offering choice and innovative solu- Telephone: 08700 005151 tions to the rail freight market. Fax: 0141 335 4791 The company has a wide-ranging business portfolio including coal and Website: www.firstscotrail.com other bulk traffic, intermodal, mail and parcels, infrastructure materials Postal Address: First ScotRail Ltd, Atrium Court, 50 Waterloo Street, for Network Rail and the London Underground and rail industry services. Glasgow G2 6HQ Managing Director: John Smith Main Contacts: Jonathan Moser, Business Development Director; First TransPennine Express Ashley Stower, Senior Commercial Manager Managing Director: Vernon Barker Telephone: 020 7983 5177 Telephone: 08700 005151 Email: [email protected] Fax: 0161 228 8120 Website: www.firstgbrf.com Email: [email protected] Postal Address: First GBRf, 15-25 Artillery Lane, London, E1 7LP Website: www.tpexpress.co.uk Postal Address: Seventh Floor, Bridgewater House, 60 Whitworth Street, Manchester, M1 6LT FIRSTGROUP (TPE is 35 per cent owned by Keolis) Chairman: Martin Gilbert Deputy Chairman and Chief Executive : Moir Lockhead FREIGHTLINER GROUP [FREIGHT TRAIN OPERATOR] Managing Director UK Rail: Andrew Haines Chief Executive: Eddie Fitzsimons Telephone: 01224 650100 Telephone: 020 7200 3974/6 Fax: 01224 650140 Fax: 020 7214 9275 Email: [email protected] Website: www.freightliner.co.uk Website: www.firstgroup.com Postal Address: 3rd Floor, The Podium, 1 Eversholt Street, London, Postal Address: 395 King Street, Aberdeen, AB24 5RP (London office: 50 NW1 2FL Eastbourne Terrace, London W2 6LG) Freightliner Group is the parent company of Freightliner Limited (intermodal Franchises: Capital Connect; Great Western; ScotRail, TransPennine traffic); Freightliner Heavy Haul; Logico; Freightliner Maintenance, and Express. Majority shareholder of Hull Trains. Freight operator: GB Freightliner Poland. Railfreight. GATWICK EXPRESS (National Express Group) FIRST CAPITAL CONNECT Managing Director: Julian Drury (from 29 January 2008) Managing Director: Elaine Holt Telephone: 020 7973 5000 Telephone: 020 7713 2101 Fax: 020 7973 5048 Fax: 0207 427 2073 Website: www.gatwickexpress.com Email: [email protected] Postal Address: Gatwick Express Ltd, 52 Grosvenor Gardens, London, Website:www.firstcapitalconnect.co.uk SW1W 0AU Postal Address: Hertford House, 1 Cranwood Street, London, EC1V 9QS From June 2008 Gatwick Express becomes part of the Southern (GoVia) franchise. FIRST GREAT WESTERN Chief Operating Officer: Andrew Haines GOVIA Telephone: 01793 499400 (65per cent owned by Go-Ahead group; 35 per cent by Keolis) Fax: 01793 499453 Go-Ahead Group Chief Executive: Keith Ludeman Email: [email protected] Managing Director, Rail Division: Tom Smith Website: www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk Telephone: 0191 232 3123 Postal Address: Great Western Trains Company Ltd, Milford House, Fax: 0191 221 0315 1 Milford Street, Swindon, SN1 1HL Email: [email protected] Website: www.go-ahead.com Postal Address: 3rd Floor, 41-51 Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6EE WWW.RAILNEWS.CO.UK Franchises: London Midland; Southern, Southeastern.
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Grand Central Railway Company Ltd NATIONAL EXPRESS GROUP plc Grand Central Railway Company Ltd is an Chief Executive: Richard Bowker Open Access operator, aiming to deliver a Chief Executive, Trains Division: David Franks high quality, affordable and accessible train Telephone: 08450 130130 services to communities across the North of Email: [email protected] England who are remote from direct services to London. Website: www.nationalexpressgroup.com Main Contact(s): Tom Clift, Managing Director, Ian Yeowart, Business Postal Address: 7 Triton Square, London NW1 3HG. Development Director, Sean English, Operations Director Franchises: c2c; East Anglia (one); East Coast, Gatwick Express. Telephone: 01904 633307 Email: [email protected] and [email protected] NATIONAL EXPRESS EAST ANGLIA Website: www.grandcentralrail.com (known as ‘one Railway’ until February 2008) Postal Address: River House, 17 Museum Street, York, YO1 7DJ Managing director: Andrew Chivers Telephone: 020 7549 5900 Fax: 020 7549 5999 HEATHROW EXPRESS (and HEATHROW CONNECT) Website: www.onerailway.com Managing Director: Brian Raven Postal Address: London & Eastern Railway Ltd, Olivers Yard, 1st Floor, Telephone: 020 8750 6600 55 City Road, London, EC1Y 1HQ Website: www.heathrowexpress.com Postal Address: 6th Floor, 50 Eastbourne Terrace, London, W2 6LX NATIONAL EXPRESS EAST COAST Heathrow Express is operated by BAA. Heathrow Connect is a joint venture Managing Director: David Franks between BAA and First Great Western. Telephone: 08457 225 333 Fax: 01904 524 532 HULL TRAINS [OPEN ACCESS OPERATOR] Website: www.nationalexpresseastcoast.com Managing Director: Mark Leving Postal Address: Freepost YO 352, York, YO1 6ZZ Telephone: 08450 710 222 Email: [email protected] NORTHERN RAIL (Serco NedRailways) Website: www.hulltrains.co.uk Managing Director: Heidi Mottram Postal Address: Premier House, Ferensway, Hull, HU1 3UF Telephone: 0870 000 5151 Hull Trains is a joint venture between FirstGroup (80 per cent) and Website: www.northernrail.org Renaissance Railways (20 per cent). Postal Address: Northern Rail Ltd, Northern House, 9 Rougier Street, York, YO1 6HZ LAING RAIL Chairman: Adrian Shooter SERCO NEDRAILWAYS Telephone: 01296 332 108 A 50:50 joint venture between Serco Limited and NedRailways Fax: 01296 332 126 Chief Executive: Anton Valk Website: www.laingrail.co.uk Telephone: 0207 009 0490 Postal Address: Western House, 14 Rickfords Hill, Aylesbury, Bucks, Postal Address: 94-96 Wigmore Street, London, W1U 3RF HP20 2RX Franchise: Northern. Also operates Merseyrail for Merseytravel. Franchise: Chiltern Railways. Owns London Overground Rail Operations Ltd in a joint venture with MTR. SOUTHERN (Govia) Managing Director: Chris Burchell LONDON MIDLAND (GoVia) Telephone: 020 8929 8600 Managing Director: Steve Banaghan Website: www.southernrailway.com Telephone: 0121 634 2040 Postal Address: New Southern Railway Ltd, Go-Ahead House, 26-28, Website: www.go-ahead.com Addiscombe Road, Croydon, CR9 5GA Postal Address: 102 New Street, Birmingham, B2 4JB SOUTHEASTERN (Govia) MERSEYRAIL (Serco NedRailways) Managing Director: Charles Horton Managing Director: Bart Schmeink Telephone: 020 7620 5000 Telephone: 0151 702 2534 Website: www.setrains.co.uk Fax: 0151 702 3074 Postal Address: South Eastern Trains Ltd, Friar's Bridge Court, Website: www.merseyrail.org 41-45 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8PG Postal Address: Rail House, Lord Nelson Street, Liverpool, L1 1JF 020 7689 1610 [email protected]
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SOUTH WEST TRAINS (Stagecoach) Managing Director: Stewart Palmer OTHER OPERATORS Telephone: 0207 620 5229 Fax: 0207 620 5015 Email: [email protected] BLACKPOOL TRANSPORT SERVICES LTD Website: www.southwesttrains.co.uk Managing Director: Stephen Burd Postal Address: South West Trains Ltd, Friar's Bridge Court, Telephone: 01253 473001 41-45 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8PG Fax: 01253 473101 Email: [email protected] STAGECOACH GROUP plc Website: www.blackpooltransport.com Chief executive: Brian Souter Postal Address: Rigby Road, Blackpool, FY1 5DD Chief Executive Rail Group: Ian Dobbs Telephone: 01738 442111 Fax: 01738 643648 CENTRAL RAILWAY Email: [email protected] Proposing a dedicated freight link from the north of England to the Channel Website: www.stagecoachgroup.com Tunnel. Postal Address: 10 Dunkeld Road, Perth, PH1 5TW Main Contact: Alan Sevens Franchises: East Midlands Trains, South West Trains. Holds 49 per cent Telephone: 020 7930 6655 share in Virgin Rail Group. Fax: 01494 580 167 Website: www.central-railway.co.uk STANSTED EXPRESS (part of National Express East Anglia) Business Director: Derek Noakes CROSSRAIL Telephone: 01279 663448 Executive Chairman: Douglas Oakervee Website: www.stanstedexpress.com Telephone: 0203 023 9100 Postal Address: Enterprise House, Stansted Airport, Essex CM20 1QW Fax: 0203 023 0101 Email: [email protected] WEST COAST RAILWAY COMPANY LTD [OPEN ACCESS OPERATOR] Website: www.crossrail.co.uk Managing Director: Mrs Pat Marshall Postal Address: Cross London Rail Links Ltd, Portland House, Bressenden Telephone: 01524 732100 Place, London, SW1E 5BH Email: [email protected] Website: www.steamtrain.info DOCKLANDS LIGHT RAILWAY (Transport for London) Postal Address: Warton Road, Carnforth, Lancs, LA5 9HX Operated for TfL by Serco Docklands Ltd SDL managing Director: Tony Thomas VIRGIN RAIL GROUP Telephone: 020 7363 9500 (51 per cent owned by Virgin Management , 49 per cent by Stagecoach) Fax: 020 7363 9532 Chief Executive Officer: Tony Collins Website: www.dlr.co.uk Telephone: 0845 000 8000 Postal Address: Castor Llane, Poplar, London E14 0DS Fax: 0121 654 7500 EUROTUNNEL PLC Chief Executive: Jaques Gounon VIRGIN TRAINS (Virgin Rail Group) Telephone: 01303 282222 Chief Executive Officer : Tony Collins Fax: 01303 288731 Managing Director, West Coast Trains: Chris Gibb Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0845 000 8000 Website: www.eurotunnel.com Fax: 0121 654 7500 Postal Address: The Channel Tunnel Group Ltd, UK Terminal, Ashford Website: www.virgin.com/trains Road, Folkstone, Kent, CT18 8XX Postal Address: West Coast Trains, Meridian, 85 Smallbrook, Queensway, Birmingham, B5 4HA LONDON OVERGROUND RAIL OPERATIONS LTD (Laing Rail and MTR) Operates London Overground as a concession on behalf of Transport for London. Managing director: Steve Murphy Telephone: 0203 031 9200 Why not print and keep this Fax: 0207 483 0801 Website: www.tfl.gov.uk/overground directory for free? Postal Address: 125 Finchley Road, London, NW3 6HY
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LONDON UNDERGROUND LIMITED (Transport for London) TYNE AND WEAR PASSENGER TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE (NEXUS) Managing director: Tim O’Toole Directly operates the Tyne and Wear Metro. Telephone: 0207 222 5600 Nexus Director General: Bernard Garner Fax: 020 7222 5600 Metro Director: Mick Carbro Website: www.tfl.gov.uk/underground Telephone: 0191 203 3333 Fax: 0191 203 3180 Postal Address: 55 Broadway, London SW1H 0BD Website: www.nexus.org.uk Postal Address: Nexus House, 33 St James Boulevard, Newcastle upon METROLINK Tyne, NE1 4AX Stagecoach company operating Manchester tram system General Manager: Carl Williams,GM WREXHAM, SHROPSHIRE AND MARYLEBONE RAILWAY Telephone: 0161 205 8665 Open Access Operator jointly owned by Laing Rail and Rrenaissance Trains Fax: 0161 205 8699 and planning to start services in 2008. Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0845 260 5233 Website: www.metrolink.co.uk Email: [email protected] Postal Address: Metrolink House, Queens Road, Manchester, M8 0RY Website: www.wrexhamandshropshire.co.uk Postal Address: Great Central House, Marylebone Station, Melcombe STAGECOACH SUPERTRAM Place, Lonodn NW1 6JJ. Stagecoach company operating Sheffield, South Yorkshire, trams. Managing director: Andy Morris To subscribe to Railnews please Telephone: 0114 275 9888 Fax: 0114 279 8120 contact our Personal Subscription Email: [email protected] Website: www.supertram.co.uk Manager on Postal Address: Nunnery Depot, Woodbourn Road, Sheffield, S9 3LS 023 9262 2522 TRAMTRACK CROYDON LTD Operates Croydon tram system for TfL. For organisations wishing to General Manager: Roger Harding Telephone: 020 8689 3788 subscribe please contact the Fax: 020 8683 0991 Website: www.tfl.gov.uk Corporate Distribution Manager on Postal Address: Coomber way, Croydon, CR0 4TQ.
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON 020 7689 8078 Comissioner: Peter Hendy Telephone: 020 7222 5600 Website: www.tfl.gov.uk Postal Address: Windsor House, 42-50 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0TL
TRAVEL MIDLAND METRO LTD Part of National Express Group: operates the Birmingham-Wolverhampton tramway for Altram. Chief Executive: Neil Barker Telephone: 0121 502 2006 Fax: 0121 556 6299 Website: www.travelmetro.co.uk Postal Address: Metro Centre, Potters Lane, Wednesbury, W Midlands WS10 0AR
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Abbey Pynford Foundation Systems Ltd ASPIN FOUNDATIONS LTD Abbey Pynford Foundation Systems Ltd are Design, supply and install steel and concrete Piling solutions for Railway specialist piling and foundations contrac- superstructures. tors. We are able to offer design and con- Main Contact(s): Barry McMahon struct solutions to particular problems Telephone: 01442 236507 involving any combination of load bearing Email: [email protected] piles, piled retaining walls, reinforced con- Website: www.aspingroup.com crete construction, drilling, grouting, jacking, underpinning and if neces- Postal Address: The Freight Yard, Hemel Station, London Road, Hemel sary moving of existing structures. Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 9BE Main Contact: Phil Jones Telephone: 0870 085 8422 Email: [email protected] Atos Origin IT Services UK Limited Website: www.abbeypynford.co.uk Atos Origin is an international information Postal Address: Second Floor, Hille House, 132 St. Albans Road, technology services company providing end Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 4AQ to end retail and settlement services and operational resource allocation and planning solutions. Its business is turning client vision into results through the application of con- Alfred McAlpine Civil Engineering sulting, systems integration and managed operations. To find out more Civil Engineering is one of the leading and visit www.atosorigin.com/transport most progressive multi-disciplinary contrac- Main Contact: Tony Lacy tors and infrastructure construction service Telephone: +447733312440 organisations in the United Kingdom. We pro- Email: [email protected] vide a comprehensive range of services in all sectors of the infrastruc- Website: www.atosorigin.com/transport ture market. Postal Address: Atos Origin, 4 Triton Square, Regent’s Place, London, Main Contact: Neil Black, Senior Business Development Manager NW1 3HG Telephone: 01925 858075 Email: [email protected] Website: www.alfredmcalpineplc.com Bradgate Containers Postal Address: Exchange House, Kelburn Court, Leacroft Road, With over 24 years experience, Bradgate Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 6SY Containers/EPD (backed by Network rail approval) have the expertise to build com- Amey Infrastructure Services Ltd plete systems, where specialised customer An experienced provider of innovative rail infra- equipment can be mechanically and elec- structure consultancy, design, management, trically pre-installed, tested and commis- renewal, implementation and maintenance sioned into a purpose built module – providing the ultimate engineered services throughout the UK. Amey provides solution. Track, Signalling, Telecommunications, The modules are of an all steel fabrication with either a fully welded or Electrical Power and Civil Engineering. We pro- bonded panel construction system, dependent on project specifica- vide a customer-focused end-to-end service tion.Structural fabrication and cladding materials are based on mild capability to meet our clients’ needs and aspirations, assisting them in steel; zintec; aluminium; pre-finish substrates or stainless steel – the lat- delivering high quality services. ter providing a near zero maintenance Main Contact(s): Peter Button, Business Development factor and an operational life in excess of 60 years. The range of mod- Telephone: 07760 163373 ules supports both volume type work and bespoke project execution. Email: [email protected] Main Contact: James Bexon Website: www.amey.co.uk Telephone: 00 44 1509 508678 Postal Address: The Sherard Building, Edmund Halley Road, Oxford, Email: [email protected] OX4 4DQ Website: www.bradgate.co.uk Postal Address: Old Station Close, Shepshed, Leics, LE12 9NJ
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Cleartrack (Salcey-EvL) Limited C Spencer Ltd Cleartrack provides specialist vegetation Spencer is an award-winning multi-disciplinary engineering company. Our and environmental management for the UK extensive in-house capabilities and national coverage allow us to meet cus- rail industry. We always aim to achieve tomer expectations throughout the UK. We provide high quality engineering, holistic and cost effective solutions which integrated design, construction, mechanical and electrical engineering and also ensure total compliance with rail stan- specialist capabilities to a diverse range of clients in the public and private dards and legislation. By combining practical contracting experience sectors. with innovative technical resources, we undertake all aspects of environ- Main Contact: Heath Williamson (Operations Director) mental management along the rail corridor. Lucy Burrell (Media Co-ordinator) Main Contact: Craig Southwell Telephone: 01469 532266 (Head Office: Lucy - ext 284) Telephone: 01908 516250 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] [email protected] Website: www.cleartrack.co.uk Website: www.cspencerltd.co.uk Postal Address: The Old Woodyard, Forest Road, Hanslope, Postal Address: Mill Lane, Barrow Upon Humber, North Lincolnshire, Milton Keynes, MK19 7DE DN19 7BD
COLAS Rail DeltaRail Group Limited The Colas Group is the world leader in road con- DeltaRail is one of the World’s leading inde- struction and the railway division of Colas Rail and pendent railway consultancies and technol- Seco Rail is one of Europe’s leading providers of ogy providers. We supply integrated solu- rail infrastructure services. In the UK Colas Rail Ltd tions, combining the delivery of hardware, software and specialist con- combines the engineering skills of all our specialist sultancy to improve business performance for our customers across the businesses to provide total solutions in all aspects of railway infrastructure, from high speed rail systems to light and urban entire railway system. rail. Main Contact: Lauwrence Roberts, Head of Marketing Main Contact: Sandie Rudd (media and communications manager) Telephone: 0870 190 1526 Telephone: 020 7593 5353 Mobile: 07968 707143 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.colasrail.co.uk Website: www.deltarail.com Postal Address: Dacre House, 19 Dacre Street, London, SW1H 0DJ Postal Address: Hudson House, 2 Hudson Way, Pride Park, DERBY, DE24 8HS
Critical Project Resourcing Ltd CPR's methodology is to work in partner- DEUTA-WERKE GmbH ship with our clients to resource candidates Deuta offers individual and standard solu- for critical positions, rather than a generic tions in the range of sensorics, indicator approach to all vacancies. Wherever possi- systems and Man-Machine Interfaces, train ble we work closely with the management teams to understand the proj- protection systems as well as IT solutions. Our embedded solutions ect and the businesses needs, we then work with the candidates to meet the high reliability and availability requirements of mobile applica- manage and control expectations and facilitate a smooth recruitment tions during harsh practical use. process. Main Contact: Ms. Dana Schiffer Main Contact: Paul Chittenden Telephone: +49 2202 958-139 Telephone: 01732 455 300 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.deuta.de Website: www.cpresourcing.co.uk Postal Address: Paffrather Str. 140, 51465, Bergisch, Gladbach, Postal Address: 6 Blighs Road, Blighs Meadow, Sevenoaks, Kent, Germany TN13 1DA
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Dorman Europe Rail Consultancy Ltd Dorman is the leading supplier of LED The company specialises in international rail issues, frontier and handover Signalling & Lighting technology, and issues, the international wagon regime, customs, international IT issues, Passenger Information products for UK and European Directives and the like. export markets. Our range of LED Signalling products are now exten- Main contact: Chris Dugdale sively installed on the UK infrastructure and our Product Innovation Telephone: 01273 845583 process is regularly delivering new products to replace filament versions. Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01704 220911 Postal Address: North Court, Hassocks, West Sussex, BN6 8JS Email: [email protected] Website: www.dorman.co.uk Fastline Limited Postal Address: Rufford Road, Crossens, Southport, Merseyside, Fastline Limited provides the Rail Industry PR9 8LA with the largest fleet of On-Track machin- ery, specialist plant and small plant equip- ment. Fastline Freight, an established intermodal service provider, com- mences an extensive coal haulage service with a new fleet of five loco- Eland Cables motives in 2008. Fastline’s Transport division provides mobile welfare Eland Cables is a leading supplier of cables and work facilities. to the rail sector with a large stockholding of Main Contact: Chris Steel – Business Development Director rail cables and a proven track record of sup- Richard Marsden – Business Development Manager ply to the rail industry. Since 2001 we have Telephone: 01904 712 712 built up a strong reputation and are proud to Email: [email protected] be contributing towards the safety and efficiency of rail networks across Website: www.fastline-group.com the UK. Postal Address: Meridian House, The Crescent, York, YO24 1AW Eland Cables has arguably the largest range of rail cables available in the UK including Network Rail Approved Signalling Cables, Telecommunications Cables, Trackfeeder Cables, Power Cables, Points Heating Cables and much more. Finning (UK) Ltd Eland Cables has extensive Project Management experience and is a Scheduled Oil Sampling is key to Link-up approved supplier. understanding the health of your engine; it is simple, cost effective and Main Contact: Mark Lockhart: Rail Division Manager or Chris Harris, helps avoid expensive repairs and unplanned downtime. An oil sample, Rail Division Business Development Executive tested beyond industry standards can signal excessive wear problems Telephone: 020 7241 8787 or contaminants, enabling you to take necessary action before costly Fax: 020 7241 8700 problems or failure occurs. Email: [email protected] Main Contact: Robert Morton, Sales Representative Website: www.eland.co.uk Telephone: 07736 632183 Postal Address: Eland Cables, 120 Highgate Studios, SOS General Enquiries 0113 201 2053 53-79 Highgate Road, NW51TL Email: [email protected] Website: www.finning.co.uk/services/support/sos/ Postal Address: Gelderd Road, Gildersome, Morley, Leeds, EMCOR Infrastructure & Rail Services West Yorkshire, LS27 7JS EMCOR Infrastructure & Rail Services designs, procures, commissions, installs and maintains complex mechanical, elec- trical and communications systems for owners of rail infrastructure and, through strategic alliances, major built assets. Why not print and keep this Main Contact: Chris Raven Telephone: 0845 200 2493 directory for free? Email: [email protected] Website: www.emcoruk.com Postal Address: EMCOR House, 1 Mastmaker Road, London, E14 WT
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Fugro Aperio Ltd GM Rail Services Integrated structural and site investigations GM Rail is one of the UK’s leading for rail engineering clients. Unrivalled providers of renewals, new works, main- capability in geophysical and non destruc- tenance support, training and assessment for railway signalling and tive investigation of structures, stations, track and ground, supported by telecommunications projects and civils works. We also provide engi- cone penetration, drilling and sampling. Link Up approved PTS qualified neering support for private sidings and rolling stock depots, as well as teams for utility mapping, trackbed evaluation, pile integrity testing, ice blasting services for refurbishment and depot maintenance. geotechnical investigations, tunnel and bridge surveys. Main Contact: Darren Whitley Main Contact: Mark Thomas or Simon Brightwell Telephone: 01788 573 777 Telephone: 0870 600 80 50 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.gmrail.co.uk Website: www.fugro-aperio.com Postal Address: 65 Somers Road, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 7DG Postal Address: Focal Point, Newmarket Road, Bottisham, Cambridge, CB25 9BD Health Shield Friendly Society Ltd Health Shield provides an affordable healthcare cash plan offering a wide Glenair UK Ltd. variety of benefits including dental, opti- cal, hospital inpatient, physiotherapy and a wide variety of health and Main Contacts: Clive Baker, Peter Nutkins, wellbeing therapies including hypnotherapy, reflexology and reiki. All Paul Studer, Mark Housden with a full 100% refund of treatment costs, up to your chosen annual Telephone: +44 (0)1623 638100 limit. Email: Telephone: 01270 588555 [email protected] [email protected] Email: [email protected] [email protected] Website: www.healthshield.co.uk [email protected] Postal Address: Health Shield Friendly, Society Ltd, Electra Way, Postal Address: 40 Lower Oakham Way, Oakham Business Park, Crewe Business Park, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 6HS Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG16 5BY Human Engineering Limited Website: www.glenair.com Human Engineering is one of the world's leading independent human factors Glenair supplies a comprehensive range of high-reliability interconnect and ergonomics consultancies; with offices throughout the UK in Bristol, solutions for the rail industry including Mil-C-5015 type reverse bayonet London, Manchester and in Sydney, Australia. power and signal connectors, corrosion-proof junction boxes, over- We provide a wide range of human factors support to organisations large moulded cables and conduit wire protection products. We are the go-to across a variety of industry sectors throughout the world. manufacturer of custom designed harnesses for the most challenging Main Contact: Simon Layton – Principal Human Factors Consultant applications. (Director) Glenair’s proven, reliable and cost-effective rail and earth bonding equip- Telephone: 0117 9620888 ment provide a quick, safe and repeatable method of terminating AC/DC Email: [email protected] Website: www.humaneng.co.uk and signal connectors to rail in all conditions. The controlled process Postal Address: Shore House, 68 Westbury Hill, Westbury on Trym, requires no pre-heating, cleaning or impact to the rail. BS9 3AA
Geoffrey Osborne limited Interfleet Technology Ltd Osborne is a privately owned business with Interfleet works across all elements of the a turnover £250 million with an established railway system and throughout all aspects reputation in the Rail sector. Projects include of the asset life-cycle. We operate at a stations, depots, line side buildings, bridge range of levels, from high-level business strengthening and replacement, at grade and multi storey car parking strategy to detail engineering and techni- and civil engineering works associated with signalling and power proj- cal services. We have UK offices in Derby and London, plus international ects. offices in Australia, Europe and North America. Main Contact: Mike Cocks Main Contact: Michael Grace, Business Development Manager, UK Telephone: 01737 372936 Telephone: 01332 223464 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.osborne.co.uk Website: www.interfleet.co.uk Postal Address: Raven House, 29 Linkfield Lane, Redhill, Surrey, Postal Address: Interfleet Technology Ltd, Interfleet House, RH1 1JP Pride Parkway, Derby, DE24 8HX 020 7689 1610 [email protected]
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Jarvis Rail PEEPING LTD Jarvis Rail Ltd. is a major provider of rail Passenger counts, surveys, interchange counts, performance observations, renewal, together with electrical and sig- etc carried out by our team of experienced ex-railway employees. nalling services across the UK. Teamwork We can cover all areas of the UK. and innovation is key to the business and Telephone or email your requirements for a quotation without obligation. we have developed unique, highly mechanised solutions for the safe and Main Contact: Keith Montague efficient installation of a wide range of track work. Telephone: 01603 625604 Mobile 07775730756 Main Contact: Chris Steel – Business Development Director Email: [email protected] Richard Marsden – Business Development Manager Postal Address: 14 Lovelstaithe, Norwich, NR1 1LW Telephone: 01904 712 712 Email: [email protected] PremTech Solutions Limited Website: www.jarvisrail.com PremTech Solutions Limited is able to offer a wide range of services includ- Postal Address: Meridian House, The Crescent, York, YO24 1AW ing Design, Consultancy and Project Management, specifically for railway signalling or for railway engineering in general. PremTech Solution Limited’s Director is David Crabtree, with over 37 years Maxim Power Tools (Scotland) Ltd in the rail industry in the UK and overseas. Supplier of the best Railway Track Main Contact(s): David Crabtree Maintenance Equipment and Telephone: 07778-981641 Accessories of their kind supported by Email: [email protected] on site technical advice, product training, CDs, quick delivery and com- Website: www.premtech.net petitive prices. Postal Address: 9 Saffron Meadow, Harrogate, North Yorkshire. HG3 2NU Master Impact Wrench, Cobra Tie Tamper, Rotabroach Rail Drill, Rail Gap Adjuster and Husqvarna Rail Saws, Brushcutters and Chainsaws QHi Rail Ltd Main Contact: Roy Fletcher, Alec Kelly and Mark Derbyshire QHI Rail Ltd is a UK manufacturer of rail Telephone: 0141 552 5591 lubrication equipment. We supply mechan- Email: [email protected] ical, electric and canister rail lubricators for Website: www.maxim-power.com all types of rail throughout UK and over- Postal Address: 40 Couper Street, Glasgow, G4 0DL seas. QHi Rail is a dynamic and innovative company with a dedicated team who are always available to listen to any individuals involved with rail Norton & Associates Ltd lubrication. Norton Associates provide the following services: Main Contact: Alison Jones Arboricultural Surveys & Inspection Telephone: 01582 461123 Ecological Surveys Email: [email protected] Civil Inspections Website: www.qhigroup.com Asset Management Postal Address: Talisman House, 9/10 Allied Business Centre, Non Hazardous Graffiti Removal and Protection Products Coldharbour Lane, Harpenden, Herts, AL5 4UT Non Hazardous Surface Protection Products. Recent projects include a full Biodiversity survey and Asset Catalogue for Replin Fabrics Metronet. Based in the Scottish Borders the company was the first flat jacquard Main Contact: Jonathan Norton. Paul Norton weaver to reach Class one (back in the 1990’s) Producers of seating, cur- Telephone: 0208 869 9237 tain and vertical surface textiles. All products to Class 1. Design and devel- Email: [email protected] opment service. Website: www.nortonweb.co.uk Main Contact: Simon Beeley - sales manager, Ian Taylor - director. Postal Address: 32a High St, Pinner, Middlesex, HA5 5PW Telephone: Simon Beeley 07747 443440, 01721 724311 Email: [email protected]; [email protected] Website: www.replin-fabrics.co.uk RAILNEWS Postal Address: March Street Mills, Peebles, Scotland, EH45 8ER The national newspaper for Britain’s rail industry
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Rittal Limited Sydac Ltd Rittal is the leading manufacturer of enclosures in steel, Sydac provides high-fidelity full-mis- stainless steel, aluminium, GRP and plastic for the indus- sion simulators for Rail Driver Training trial, electronics and IT markets. Other products include to major clients such as London subracks, thermal management systems, power distribu- Underground, Bombardier, ScotRail tion components, secure enclosure systems and informa- and Arriva. With offices in the UK and Australia Sydac is a world leader tion kiosks. in creating high-quality simulation systems for a wide range of rail, Main Contact: John Wilkins transport, energy and military applications. Telephone: 01709 704000 Main Contact: Paul Williamson - Sales; Email: [email protected] Martin Sandiford - Operations Website: www.rittal.co.uk Telephone: 01332 299 600 Postal Address: Braithwell Way, Hellaby Industrial Estate, Hellaby, Email: [email protected] Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S66 8QY Website: www.sydac.co.uk Postal Address: Sydac Ltd, Derwent Centre, Clarke St, Derby, East Midlands, DE1 2BU, Scientifics Ltd Tecforce Limited Scientifics is a testing, analysis and consul- Tecforce is a technology, testing, training and engi- tancy business. We provide vital services neering services company for the rail industry. that underpin the UK’s transport systems Specialising in re engineering old and worn com- and wider infrastructure. In the rail sector our testing, monitoring and ponents in accordance with latest procedures and analysis services ensures the safe and cost effective performance of certified to railway standards, the only company plant, equipment and rolling stock. which is able to offer such a comprehensive range of services from one Main Contact: Neil Guyan and Harriet Coles convenient source. Telephone: 0800 52 888 52 Main Contact: Tony Forster (Managing Director) Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01332 268000 Website: www.scientifics.com Email: [email protected] Postal Address: 500 London Road Website: www.tecforce.co.uk Derby, DE24 8BQ Postal Address: Litchurch Lane, Derby, DE24 8AA
Serco Rail Operations TES 2000 Ltd Serco Rail Operations is a licensed train operator, with an approved TES 2000 Ltd provides professional Possession Railway Safety Case and a nationwide track access agreement. It spe- Management, Permanent Way and Technical servic- cialises in operating specialist trains on behalf of Network Rail, to ensure es to the railway industry. Our staff are all fully that the UK rail infrastructure is managed as a safe transport environment. trained in their disciplines and many are multi- Main Contact: Dave Hooper skilled allowing us to provide a truly flexible and comprehensive service. Penny Sears Telephone: 01332 262872 Main Contact: 01206 799111 Email: [email protected] Telephone: [email protected] Website: www.serco.com/sit Email: www.tes2000.co.uk Postal Address: Derwent House, rtc Business Park, London Road, Derby, Website: DE24 8UP Postal Address: TES House, Heath Business Park, Grange Way, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8GU Thursfield Smith Consultancy A transport planning and railway engineering consultancy, carrying out rail studies and producing scheme plans and costings for: New stations; rail re-opening and new routes; eliminating bottle necks; freight depots; station facilities. Developing modal interchange and sustainable transport policy. Main contact: David Smith Telephone: 01743-246407
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Traction & Rolling Stock Advertiser Unipart Rail Advertising for rail vehicles, parts, P Way, services; obtaining and selling of Unipart Rail is the UK's largest independ- railway items; Heritage, industrial, tram and railway contractors. Also a Rail ent supplier of materials, products and property section. services to the rail industry. The portfolio Main Contact: Ray King covers both infrastructure and traction & Telephone: 01379 651683 rolling stock as well as third party logistics and warehousing. Email: [email protected] Manufacturing or overhauling over 5000 products, Unipart Rail are con- Website: www.tractionads.com and www.railproperties.co.uk tinuously developing new products and services. Postal Adress: 82 Louies Lane, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4QN Telephone: 01302 731400 Infrastructure 01270 847620 Email: [email protected] URS Corporation Ltd Website: www.unipartrail.com URS is the world’s largest environmental Postal Address: Traction & Rolling Stock, PO Box 159, Denison House, and engineering consultancy with 55,000 staff operating from over 400 offices in 34 Doncaster, DN4 0DB countries. We supply engineering and envi- Infrastructure, Gresty Road, Crewe, CW2 6EH ronmental services to the UK rail industry and specialise in station, depot, structures and earthworks enhancement and remediation. URS is Link Up registered. Main Contact: Tony Wakeman Telephone: 01234 349641 Email: [email protected] Website: www.urscorp.eu Postal Address: URS House, Horne Lane, Bedford MK40 1TS
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ASSOCIATION OF TRAIN CIRAS OPERATING COMPANIES The Confidential Incident Reporting & Analysis System for the UK railway Represents the passenger train operating companies to government and industry. CIRAS is an alternative way for rail staff to report safety concerns opinion formers, and manages joint activities between the TOCs. they feel unable to report through company safety channels. It is a com- Chairman: Adrian Shooter. pletely independent and confidential way to report safety concerns without Director General: George Muir fear of recrimination. Directors: Alec McTavish, policy and regulation; David Mapp, commercial; Freepost CIRAS Chris Wade, finance; Steve Bence, production support; Steve Howse, Freephone: 0800 0850449 London; Edward Funnell, communications; Rebeka Sellick, engineering; Ian Text: 07507 285 887 Papworth, acting engineering; Richard Locket, systems & standards; David Weir, industry projects; DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT Chief Executives: Antony Lain, rail settlement plan; Chris Scoggins, nation- Oversees the key strategic rail decisions in order to deliver a safe and al rail enquiries. secure transport system. Telephone: 020 7841 8000 Secretary of State: The Rt Hon Ruth Kelly MP. Website: www.atoc.org www.nationalrail.co.uk Minister of State: Rosie Winston MP. Postel Address: 3rd floor, 40 Bernard Street, London WC1N 1BY Tom Harris MP Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport. Jim FitzPatrick, MP Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport. BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE Postal Address: Great Minster House, 76 Marsham Street, London Provides a national policing service for the railways. SW1P 4DR. Chief Constable: Ian Johnston, CBE, QPM. Telephone: 020 7944 8300 Deputy Chief Constable: Andy Trotter QPM. Fax: 020 7944 9622 Postal Address: 25 Camden Road, London NW1 9NL. Website: www.dft.gov.uk Telephone: 020 7388 7541 Rail Group Fax: 020 7830 8994 Director General: Dr. Mike Mitchell Website: www.btp.police.uk Directors: Gary Backler, rail service delivery; Graham Dalton, rail projects; Email: [email protected] Richard Horton, rail procurement; Mark Lambirth, strategy & finance; Peter MANAGEMENT INFORMATION AND McCarthy, customer & stakeholder relations; Clive Burrows, technical & COMMUNICATIONS CENTRE professional. (London and South East, 24 hours) Postal Address: Great Minster House, 76 Marsham Street, London Telephone: 020 7380 1400 (duty officer) SW1P 4DR Postal Address: Telephone: 020 7944 8300 London North, 423-425 Caledonian Road, London Fax: 020 7944 2158 N7 9BQ. Website: www.dft.gov.uk London South, Ivason House, 8a London Bridge Street, London SE1 9SG. London Underground, 55 Broadway, London SW1H 0BD. BRB (RESIDUARY) LTD AREA COMMUNICATIONS CENTRES Responsible for the remaining assets and liabilities of the former British (Wales & Western) Railways Board. Postal Address: 1st Floor, The Axis, 10 Holliday Street, Birmingham Chairman: Doug Sutherland B1 1UP. Secretary: Peter Trewin. Telephone: 0121 654 2244 Property director: Greg Beecroft North Eastern, West Gate House, Grace Street, Leeds LS1 2RP Postal Address: Whittles House, 14 Pentonville Road, London N1 9RP. Telephone: 0113 247 9517 Telephone: 020 7904 5079 North Western, 6th Floor, Tower Block, Manchester Piccadilly Station, Senior civil engineer: John Clarke. Manchester M1 2BP. Postal Address: Room C5, Hudson House, Toft Green, York YO1 6HP. Telephone: 0161 228 5685 Telephone: 01904 524786 Scottish, 90 Cowcaddens Road, Website: www.brbr.gov.uk Glasgow G4 0LU. Telephone: 0141 332 3649
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NETWORK RAIL GU22 7QE The operator of Britain's rail infrastructure. Its mission is to maintain, Telephone: 01483 804051 improve and upgrade the railways. SPACIA Chairman: Sir Ian McAllister. Manages Network Rail's commercial property. Chief Executive: Iain Coucher Postal Address:1 Eversholt Street, London NW1 2DN. Directors: Ron Henderson, finance; Peter Henderson, Group Infrastructure; Telephone: 020 7645 3000 Andrew McNaughton, chief engineer; Mick Martin, commercial property; Fax: 020 7645 3001 Peter Bennett, human resources; Victoria Pender, government and corpo- Website: www.spacia.co.uk rate affairs. Robin Gisby, operations and customer service; Paul Plummer, planning and regulation; Steve Featherstone, maintenance; Simon Kirby, OFFICE OF RAIL REGULATION Infrastructe Investment, Ron McAulay, Scotland The Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) was established on 5th July 2004 by Postal Address: 40 Melton Street, London NW1 2EE. the Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003. It replaced the Office of the Telephone: 020 7557 8000 Rail Regulator. As the railway industry's economic regulator, the Office's Website: www.networkrail.co.uk principal function is to regulate Network Rail's stewardship of the national NETWORK RAIL NATIONAL HELPLINE network. ORR also licenses operators of railway assets, approves agree- Telephone: 0845 7114141 ments for access by operators to track, stations, and light maintenance NETWORK RAIL - GREAT WESTERN ROUTE depots, and enforces domestic competition law. ORR is led by a Board Director: Dave Ward appointed by the Secretary of State for Transport, under the chairmanship Postal Address: Floor 1, Milford House, Milford Street, Swindon SN1 1DW. of Chris Bolt. In July 2004, the Government announced the transfer of rail Telephone: 01793 499500. health and safety regulation from the Health and Safety NETWORK RAIL - EAST ANGLIA ROUTE Commission/Executive to ORR. This transfer was given effect in the Director: Patrck Hallgate Railways Act 2005, and ORR assumed its new responsibilities as a com- Postal Address: East Anglia House, 12-34 Great Eastern Street, London bined safety and economic regulator in April 2006. EC2A 3EH Board of the Office of Rail Regulation: Telephone: 020 7904 4000 Chairman: Chris Bold. NETWORK RAIL - KENT ROUTE Chief Executive: Bill Emery. Director: Andrew Munden Director of Rail Policy: Michael Beswick. Postal Address: London Friars Bridge Court , 41-45 Blackfriars Road, Non-Executive members: Peter Bucks, Richard Goldson, Richard London, SE1 8NZ Goldson, Jane May, Jim O’Sullivan, Dr Chris Elliot. Telephone: 020 7620 5500 Postal Address: 1 Kemble Street, London, WC2B 4AN NETWORK RAIL - LONDON NORTH EASTERN ROUTE Telephone: 020 7282 2000 Director: Dyan Crowther. Fax: 020 7282 2045 Postal Address: 5th Floor, George Stephenson House, Toft Green, York Website: www.rail-reg.gov.uk YO1 6JT Email: [email protected] Telephone: 08700 00 51 51 NETWORK RAIL - LONDON NORTH WESTERN ROUTE RAIL ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION BRANCH Director: Peter Strachan The Rail Accident Investigation Branch is the independent railway accident Postal Address: 100 Wharfside Street, The Mailbox, Birmingham B1 1RT investigation organisation for the UK. It investigates railway accidents and Telephone: 0121 345 3000 incidents on the UK's railways to improve safety, not to establish blame. NETWORK RAIL - SCOTLAND ROUTE Chief Inspector: Carolyn Griffiths. Director Scotland: David Simpson. Deputy Chief Inspector: Andy Savage. Postal Address: Buchanan House, 58 Port Dundas Road, Glasgow Postal Address: The Wharf, Stores Road, Derby DE21 4BA. G4 0LQ. Telephone: 01332 253300 Telephone: 0141 555 4000 Website: www.raib.gov.uk NETWORK RAIL - SUSSEX ROUTE Email: [email protected] Director: Fiona Tailor Postal Address: Flat 14, Carolyn House, 22-26 Dingwall Road, Croydon, Surrey CR9 3RT. Telephone: 020 7023 2900 NETWORK RAIL - WESSEX ROUTE Director: David Pape. Postal Address: Wessex Area HQ, Downside Goods Yard, Woking, Surrey
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RAILWAYS PENSION TRUSTEE COMPANY LTD RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD Trustee of nine railway pension schemes, including Railway Pension An independent not-for-profit organisation, responsible for improving safety Scheme. performance throughout the national rail network. Chairman: James Jerram, CBE. Chairman: Denis Tunnicliffe. Chief Executive: Chris Hitchen. Chief Executive: Len Porter. Deputy chief executive: Michael Goy. Directors: Andrew Sharpe, Standard & Technical Services; Anson Jack, Directors: Fred Maroudas; Mick Cash; Tony Cotgreave; Richard Goldson; Policy, Research & Risk, John Abbott, National Programmes, Chris Hannon; Andrew Kennedy; Thomas Little; John Mayfield; Peter Helen Googman, Busines Services Murray; Stephen Richards; Derek Scott; Gary Towse; David Tyson and Postal Address: Evergreen House, 160 Euston Rd, London NW1 2DX. Maurice Williams. Telephone: 020 7904 7777 Company secretary: Susan Adeane. Fax: 020 7904 7781 Postal Address: 6th Floor, Broad Street House, 55 Old Broad Street, Website: www.rssb.co.uk London EC2M 1LJ Enquiry Desk: Telephone: 020 7256 8003 Telephone:020 7904 7518 Fax: 020 7256 8030 Press Office Telephone: 020 7904 7524 RAILWAY PENSION INVESTMENTS LTD Railpen Investments is a wholly-owned subsidiary, monitoring investment SCOTTISH EXECUTIVE – TRANSPORT SCOTLAND for the trustee company. The Executive’s rail responsibilities are delivered through its national Chief Executive: Chris Hitchen. agency, Transport Scotland and include letting, monitoring and managing Directors: Frank Johnson, finance; Susan Adeane, secretariat; Brendan the Scottish franchise (operated by FirstGroup plc as First ScotRail). The Reville, investments; Steve Kairis, chief actuary, Michael Goy, pensions Executive is the sole public sector signatory of the franchise. management (based Darlington); David Maddison, client services (based Minister for Transport and Telecommunications: Tavish Scott MSP. Darlington). Head of Enterprise, Transport and Lifelong Learning Department: Philip Company secretary: Lisa Sunner. Rycroft. Postal Address: 6th Floor, Broad Street House, 55 Old Broad Street, Postal Address: Transport Exuctive, Victoria Quay, Edinburgh EH6 6QQ London EC2M 1LJ Telephone: 0131 556 8400 Telephone: 020 7256 8003 Website: www.scotland.gov.uk Fax: 020 7256 8030 TRANSPORT SCOTLAND: The National Transport Agency. An Executive Postal Address: Stooperdale Offices, Brinkburn Road, Darlington DL3 6EH Agency, directly accountable to Scottish Ministers. Telephone: 0800 2343434 Chief Executive: Dr Malcolm Reid. Fax: 01325 343046 Postal Address: Buchanan House, Port Dundas Road, Glasgow G4 0H Telephone: 0141 272 7100 rpmi Ltd Email: [email protected] Pensions Management is a wholly-owned subsidiary administering the pen- Media Team: sion fund, collecting contributions and paying out benefits. Telephone: 0141 2727195 Chief Executive: Chris Hitchen. Email: [email protected] Directors: Frank Johnson, finance; Susan Adeane, secretariat; Steve Kairis, Pensions Policy; Michael Goy, Managing Director(based Darlington); David WELSH ASSEMBLY GOVERNMENT Maddison, client services, pensions management and company secretary Co-signatory of the Wales and Border franchise (operated by Arriva plc as (based Darlington). Arriva Trains Wales/Trenau Arriva Cymru). Postal Address: Stooperdale Offices, Brinkburn Road, Darlington DL3 6EH. Minister for Economic Development and Transport: Ieuan Wyn Jones Telephone: 0800 2343434 Transport Wales: Chief executive: Robin Shaw. Fax: 01325 343319 Postal Address: Cathays Park, Cardiff, CF10 3NQ Telephone: 0845 010 3300 Website: www.wales.gov.uk Why not print and keep this directory for free?
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ASSOCIATED SOCIETY OF LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEERS AND FIREMEN CONFEDERATION OF PASSENGER TRANSPORT UK (ASLEF) Represents the interests of light rail, bus and coach operators. Trade union representing train drivers. Chief Executive: Simon Posner General secretary: Keith Norman. National organiser: Andy Reed. Director of Policy Development: Steven Salmon. Postal Address: 9 Arkwright Road, Hampstead, London NW3 6AB. Postal Address: Drury House, 34-43 Russell Street, London WC2B 5HA. Telephone: 020 7317 8600 Telephone: 020 7240 3131 Fax: 020 7794 6406 Fax: 020 7240 6565 Website: www.aslef.org.uk Website: www.cpt-uk.org Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY RAIL PARTNERSHIPS HIGHLAND RAIL PARTNERSHIP Acorp brings together more than 60 local community rail partnerships to Not for profit organisation dedicated to the development of the rail network develop local and rural rail links. in the Scottish Highlands. General manager: Neil Buxton. Rail Development Manager: Frank Roach. Rail and River Centre, Canal Side, Slaithwaite Civic Hall, 15a New Street, Postal Address: Lairg station, Sutherland, IV27 4EX. Slaithwaite, Huddersfield HD7 5AB. Telephone: 01549 402896 Telephone: 01484 847790 Fax: 01549 402897 Fax: 01484 847877 Website: www.highlandrail.org Website: www.acorp.uk.com Email: [email protected]
Associated Train Crew Union INSTITUTION OF CIVIL ENGINEERS Democratic and accountable craft Trade Union for the Promotes and progresses civil engineering through the exchange of spe- 21st Century Rail Industry. Offering Professional legal cialist knowledge and the provision of resources to encourage innovation support with industry specific experience. Committed and excellence in the profession. and principled representation and a 24 hour helpline. Postal Address: 1 Great George Street, London SW1P 3AA. Main Contact: Steve Trumm Telephone: 020 7222 7722 Telephone: 08706 092229 Website: www.ice.org.uk Email: [email protected] Website: www.atcu.org.uk I MECH E RAILWAY DIVISION Postal Address: 34 Lion Meadow, Steeple Bumpstead, Essex. CB9 7BY (part of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers) Encourages the professional development of young engineers and pro- THE BEDFORDSHIRE RAILWAY & TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION motes closer relations between railway engineering functions. (BRTA) Chairman: Andrew Lezala. Support rail network expansion development and integrated public Railway Division Executive: Sian Clayton. transport. Postal Address: 1 Birdcage Walk, London SW1H 9JJ. Chairman: Richard Pill. Telephone: 020 7973 1245 Membership secretary: Russell Pratt. Fax: 020 7222 9881 Postal Address: 4 Rowlandson Way, Manton Heights, Bedford MK41 7LT. Website: www.imeche.org.uk Telephone: 01234 290426 Email: [email protected] Website: www.brta.org.uk Email: [email protected]
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INTERNATIONAL AIR RAIL ORGANISATION NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF RAILWAY CLUBS (IARO) Supports member sports and social clubs nationwide. Promotes links between railways and airports Regional contacts: Director General: Andrew Sharp Eastern (FRCE): Terry Stevens. Postal Address: 6th Floor, 50 Eastbourne Terrace, London W2 6LX Telephone: 01354 654287 Telephone: 020 8750 6632 Email: [email protected] Fax: 020 8750 6615 London Midland (LMRCA): Roy Sheridan. Website: Telephone: 0121 654 3665 www.iaro.com Email: [email protected] www.airportrailwaysoftheworld.com Scottish (RSAS): Ian Gardiner. Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0141 248 2271 Email: [email protected] INSTITUTION OF RAILWAY OPERATORS Southern (NARC(SR)): Malcolm Brown. Aims to raise standards and provides a nationally recognised and transfer- Telephone: 02380 322686 able qualification for its members. Email: [email protected] Chairman: Chris Leah. Western (GWRSA): Tracy Baker. Deputy chairman: Derek Holmes. Telephone: 01823 323997 Chief Executive: Chris Daughton. Email: [email protected] Administration officer: Claire Wickes. Postal Address: PO Box 128, Burgess Hill, West Sussex RH15 0UZ. NATIONAL UNION OF RAIL, MARITIME AND TRANSPORT WORKERS Telephone: 01444 248931 (RMT) Fax: 01444 246392 Trade union representing employees in the rail, maritime and transport Website: www.railwayoperators.org industries. Email: [email protected] General secretary: Bob Crow. Postal Address: Unity House, 39 Chalton Street, London NW1 1JD. INSTITUTION OF RAILWAY SIGNAL ENGINEERS Telephone: 020 7387 4771 President: Wim Coenraad Fax: 020 7387 4123 Postal Address: 4th Floor, 1 Birdcage Walk, Westminster, London Website: ww.rmt.org.uk SW1H 9JJ. Email: [email protected] Telephone: 020 7808 1180 (Administration/Membership) 020 7808 1190 (Licensing) PERMANENT WAY INSTITUTION Fax: 020 7808 1196 Promotes the exchange and development of civil engineering and track Website: www.irse.org knowledge. President: Andy Savage. INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATION OF OVERHEAD CATENARY Secretary: Brian Newman. ENGINEERS Postal Address: 11 Caraway Place, Meir Park, Stoke on Trent ST3 7FE. Web-based platform for networking and information provision and Telephone: 01782 397880 exchange, and for promotion of industry suppliers aimed at overhead line Fax: 01782 397546 electrification personnel and associated organisations. Website: www.permanentwayinstitution.com General manager: Kashif Saleem. Email: [email protected] Postal Address: PO BOX 7049, Wellingborough, Northants NN8 9AH. Telephone: 01933 678 709 RAIL FREIGHT GROUP Website: www.iooce.com Represents UK rail freight interests. Email: [email protected] Chairman: Lord Tony Berkeley. Administration Manager: Phillippa O'Shea. Development and Communications Manager: Neil Stevens. Policy Manager: Maggie Simpson. Scottish Representative: Bill Ure Why not print and keep this Postal Address: 17 Queen Anne's Gate, London SW1H 9BU. Telephone: 020 7907 4646 directory for free? Fax: 020 7233 3178 Website: www.rfg.org.uk
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RAILWAY MISSION TRANSPORT BENEVOLENT FUND An inter-denominational ministry for the whole rail network. Chaplains are Member charity for public transport workers and their dependants. strategically located throughout the network to provide pastoral care, help Patrons: Lew Adams OBE; Robert Crow; Gerry Doherty; Peter Hendy CBE; and advice to staff who may need their support, regardless of job, status or Moir Lockhead OBE; David Martin; Sir Wilfrid Newton CBE; Keith Norman; religion. Brian Souter; Graham Stevenson; Dave Wetzel; Richard Bowker CBE; Chairman: Keith Rose (Takes over May 08) Roger Bowker; Charlie Beaumont; Bob Rixham; John O’Brien Executive Director: The Rev Liam Johnston. Director: Chris Godbold. For all matters relating to Chaplains Postal Address: 87a Leonard Street, London EC2A 4QS. Telephone: 0771 897 1918. Telephone: 08450 100 500 Mission manager: Dick Crane. Internal: 00 38571/2 Telephone: 0771 897 1918 Fax: 0870 831 2882 For administration and media matters Website: www.tbf.org.uk Tel/Fax: 01234 214790 Email: [email protected] Postal Address: PO Box 495, Bedford MK41 9WQ. Website: www.railwaymission.org TRANSPORT SALARIED STAFFS ASSOCIATION Email: [email protected] (TSSA) The independent UK based trade union for the transport and travel trade RAILWAY STUDY ASSOCIATION industries. Develops and updates understanding of railway systems, technology, poli- President: Andy Bain. cy and practices. Provides a forum for talks, visits, discussions and social- Postal Address: Walkden House, 10 Melton Street, London NW1 2EJ ising. Telephone: 020 7387 2101 President: David Franks Fax: 020 7383 0656 Chairman: Richard Malins. Website: www.tssa.org.uk Honorary treasurer: Nigel Taylor Email: [email protected] Honorary general secretary: Steven Saunders. Postal Address: 37 Charlwood Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex WOKING HOMES RH15 0RJ. Residential home for retired railway personnel or their spouses. Registered Telephone: 01444 246379 charity. Fax: 01444 246392 Director: Mavis Phair. Website: www.railwaystudyassociation.org Postal Address: Oriental Road, Woking, Surrey GU22 7BE. Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01483 763558 Fax: 01483 721048 Campaign For Better Transport Website: www.uknursinghomes.org/wokinghomes President: Michael Palin. Executive Director: Stephen Joseph. Unite the Union Postal Address: The Impact Centre, 12-18 Hoxton Street, London Unite the Union is the largest transport union in the N1 6NG. UK with some 2.2 million members across a range of Telephone: 020 7613 0743 industries and provides professional representation to Fax: 020 7613 5280 members throughout the Rail Industry contact Website: www.bettertransport.org.uk www.unitetheunion.org.uk for details on how to join Email: [email protected] Main Contact: Bob Rixham – National Officer Telephone: 01782 616020 Mobile: 07958 514685 Email: [email protected] Website: www.unitetheunion.org.uk Postal Address: Amicus Section of Unite the Union, Brunswick House, RAILNEWS 499 Etruria Road, Basford, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 6JR The national newspaper for Britain’s rail industry
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