VolkerRail, with roots dating back to the 1940s, is a leading railway systems and infrastructure contractor in the United Kingdom. The company provides fully integrated solutions to both heavy and light rail infrastructure sectors, including track construction, signaling, electrification, and rail plant operations. VolkerRail owns and operates a diverse range of specialist rail plant, such as Kirow rail-mounted cranes, Beaver lightweight tampers, road-rail excavator cranes, MEWPs, OTM universal tampers, and ballast regulators. Recognized for its commitment to safety, quality, and innovation, VolkerRail serves clients across the UK rail industry, contributing to the development and maintenance of critical rail infrastructure.
The East West Rail Alliance received high praise at the prestigious Rail Business Awards 2022, having been recognised for the successful dismantling and rebuild of Bletchley Flyover, whilst putting the passenger first.
VolkerRail is working with sister company, VolkerFitzpatrick, to install all overhead line (OLE) equipment at the Tyne and Wear Metro’s Gosforth fleet depot.
An innovative and near maintenance-free footbridge has been installed in Bicester to make crossing the railway safer for pedestrians and cyclists in future. Made from super-strong fibre-reinforced plastic*, the new footbridge replaces Jarvis Lane footpath level crossing.