Your independent rail service and engineering partner

Why choose UKRL?

UKRL have been proudly serving the rail industry for the past ten years. Initially established as a leasing company, the business has pivoted and adapted to support a growing customer base. 

Our business is built upon the pride and expertise of our people, underpinned by our sites at Leicester and Loughborough that offer unrivalled capability across the rail value chain. 

Our Core Values

“We are a skilled team of people who care”

Which means that we act with integrity and honesty. We apply our expertise safely and efficiently.

“We offer a unique capability, that is value for money and delivered with pride”

Which means that we deliver quality with a high level of competence. We value and build upon our reputation for excellence, agility, and innovation.

“We do what we say we’ll do”

Which means that we earn trust by taking ownership, finding solutions and making it happen. We are reliable, responsible, and accountable.

“We are easy to work with”

Which means that we communicate, collaborate and treat everyone with respect. We support our colleagues & customers.

Expertise and care in everything we do

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Site Capability & Footprint

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UKRL – Leicester TMD

  • Direct rail access to Midland Mainline
  • Routine light maintenance (Level 1-4)
  • Overnight servicing & traincare 
  • Load bank test facilities
  • Fuel Point
  • 2 maintenance sheds
  • Lifting capability
  • Bogie swaps/wheelset changes
  • New electric/ diesel maintenance facility due for completion Q4 2024
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UKRL – Loughborough

  • >125,000 Sq ft of workshop space across 2 sheds
  • Extensive vehicle and component experience   
  • Direct rail access to Midland Mainline
  • 120T lift capability
  • Weighbridge
  • Vehicle paint facility
  • Component overhaul including engines, bogies and electronics
  • Spares storage and management 
  • 25kV OHL and 750V DC vehicle test track
  • Load bank test facilities

Accreditations & Memberships

UKRL holds ISO9001 accreditation and are working towards further industry accreditation schemes. We are proud and active members of Rail Freight Group and Rail Forum.

A growing customer base

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