Design & BuildMain Contractors
Cairn Cross are a multi-disciplined design and build specialist main contractor for rail depots and bespoke projects.
ServicesLeaders in Rail Infrastructure for over 25 years
Industry leaders in the maintenance, innovation and installation of the UK's rail network.
Learn MoreLeaders in Design & Build Solutions for over 25 years
Pushing the boundaries in providing modern solutions to achieve a complete built environment.
ServicesLeaders in Highways, Bridges & Structures for over 25 years
Piling, concrete forming and repair, and structural design mean we can deliver most of the civil engineering demand.
Learn MoreCairn Cross are a multi-disciplined design and build specialist main contractor for rail depots and bespoke projects.

Cairn Cross are a multi-disciplined design and build specialist main contractor for rail depots and bespoke projects.
We are a leading civil engineering contractor with in-house design and build capabilities.
Cairn Cross designs and builds significant rail infrastructure projects across England, Scotland, and Wales as the principal contractor. We offer complete multidisciplinary civil engineering capabilities to undertake all turnkey projects.
Our principal services include rail infrastructure throughout rail depots such as p-way, carriage washes, CET, wheel lathes, pits and superstructures. We have been delivering high quality projects to the UK’s leading train and freight operating companies for over twenty-five years.
Previous Project Experience
View all projectsTonbridge Maintenance Facility
Cairn Cross built a new £2.5 million maintenance facility in Tonbridge to support GB Railfreight’s growing locomotive fleet.
St. Phillips Marsh Carriage Wash Upgrade
Replacement of a carriage wash and plant room equipment
Peterborough Maintenance Hub
A Design and build project to supply a new rail maintenance hub facility with a new building and p-way siding.
Kettering Train Hand Wash Facility
New hand washing facilities and TrackPan walkway installation to allow workers safe access to the train.

Rail Depot Experts
Experts in delivering specialist design and build requirements for the UKs rail maintenance depots.
Rail maintenance depots serve as the operational hub of the rolling stock for train operating companies and rail freight. From AdBlue, fuelling and CET to wheel lathe operations, we understand the efficiency and reliance the railway requires. Our expertise in rail facilities and maintenance infrastructure delivers exceptional knowledge and competence.

Infrastructure and Maintenance Facilities
Rail infrastructure and rolling stock demand sophisticated maintenance and management to maintain efficient operations. Cairn Cross has a diverse portfolio for the design and undertaking the construction of steel superstructures housing essential rolling stock maintenance equipment such as carriage washes, fuelling, CET and AdBlue and wheel lathe machinery.
Services
Rail Infrastructure
Cairn Cross offers design and build capability for rail projects including depots, carriage washes, wheel lathe installations, and more.
Highways, Bridges and Structures
Cairn Cross are a leading civil engineer in highways, bridges and structural design and build projects across the UK.
Water
We carry out detailed assessments, undertake deep excavation works, and install interceptors, separators, culverts, drains and pumps.
Mechanical and Electrical
Our specialist in-house Mechanical and Electrical engineers either lead or support every one of our Civil Engineering projects.
Design Consultancy
Cairn Cross deliver structural engineering and rail design services for UK rail maintenance depots and infrastructure.
Pollution Control
Providing innovative and economical pollution control solutions. We have designed our own TrackPan solution.
Fabrication
Complete design and build fabrication options such as carriage washes, access platforms, depot canopies and buildings.
Careers
Are you looking to join a rapidly growing civil engineering company? Cairn Cross know that with the right team of dedicated, skilled people, we can achieve a collective vision and achieve remarkable results.
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