UKRL have been proudly serving the rail industry since 2013. Initially established as a leasing company, the business has pivoted and adapted to support a growing customer base with end to end service solutions.

Our mission is to serve the rail industry as the independent service partner of choice. 

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.

Recent History

  • 2013

    Mark Winter and Edward Stevenson establish UKRL as a rail leasing company following the purchase of a fleet of Cl.56 locomotives. Lease agreed with Freightliner.

  • 2014

    UKRL acquire lease of Leicester depot to return to service and maintain cl.56 fleet. Third party maintenance business also starts to grow.

  • 2018

    UKRL acquire freehold of Leicester Depot following sale by DB Cargo.

    Derby signalling works result in Leicester depot being used as a temporary strategic overnight  traincare facility for intercity passenger trains.

  • 2022

    UKRL acquires lease of Loughborough heavy maintenance facility (Former Brush Wabtec Site). Footprint of >50,000 sq ft heavy maintenance facility establishes UKRL as end to end service provider.

  • 2023

    UKRL invest £1.6m and commences work on new two road maintenance shed at Leicester to enable maintenance of Cl.99 fleet for Stadler & GRBf.

    Board appoints Gareth Roberts as Managing Director, former Operations Director at Hitachi Rail.

  • 2024

    Due to customer demand, UKRL extends its footprint at Loughborough site to >125,000 sqft.