Rail Services

Rail Services

Cairn Cross delivers specialist rail services across the UK, including jacking systems, bogie drops, wheel lathes, P-Way, power upgrades, modular buildings, and depot protection systems. Safe, compliant, and turnkey delivery.

Specialist Infrastructure Solutions for Rail and Depot Environments

Cairn Cross delivers specialist rail infrastructure and depot works across England, Scotland, and Wales. We provide fully managed, design-and-build solutions tailored to rail operators, maintenance depots, and infrastructure environments.

With extensive experience working in live rail environments and safety-critical conditions, our team combines engineering expertise with practical delivery to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality outcomes across all rail projects.

Jacking Systems

We install and integrate rail vehicle jacking systems within maintenance depots, ensuring precise alignment, structural support, and safe operation within existing or new facilities

Bogie Drops

Cairn Cross delivers civil and structural works required for bogie drop installations, including pit construction, structural support, drainage, and integration with depot infrastructure.

Wheel Lathes

We provide the enabling works and infrastructure required for wheel lathe installations, including foundations, service connections, and structural modifications to support heavy engineering equipment.

Overhead Line Equipment and Third Rail

Our team carries out civil engineering works associated with OLE and third rail systems, including bases, trough routes, ducting, and associated infrastructure to support safe and reliable electrification systems.

P-Way (Permanent Way)

We undertake permanent way works including track installation, renewals, alignment, and associated civil engineering to support safe and efficient rail operations.

Shore Supplies

Cairn Cross installs shore supply systems to enable efficient and sustainable power delivery to rail vehicles within depots, reducing emissions and improving operational efficiency.

Power Upgrades

We deliver infrastructure and civil works required for depot power upgrades, including cable routes, containment, equipment bases, and structural modifications.

Track Crossings

We design and construct safe and durable track crossings for pedestrian, vehicle, and operational use within depots and rail facilities.

TrackPan Installation

Our team installs TrackPan and other environmental containment systems designed to manage spills, improve environmental protection, and support compliant depot operations.

Cranes and Lifting Installations

We provide foundations, structural works, and infrastructure to support the installation of overhead cranes and lifting equipment in rail and industrial environments.

Depot and Industrial Doors

Cairn Cross installs and modifies large-format depot doors, ensuring structural integration, reliability, and compliance with operational requirements.

Modular Buildings

We deliver foundations, services, and installation support for modular buildings used as offices, welfare facilities, control rooms, and operational spaces within rail environments.

Bogie Rotators

We carry out the civil and structural works required to install bogie rotators, ensuring stability, alignment, and integration with depot layouts.

High Level Access Platforms

Our team constructs high-level access platforms designed to provide safe maintenance access to rail vehicles, tailored to specific depot configurations.

Driver Hop-Ups

We install driver hop-ups and access systems to improve safety and efficiency for train crews and maintenance teams.

Depot Protection Systems and Interlocking

Cairn Cross installs infrastructure to support depot protection systems, including interlocking, safety barriers, and associated civil works to enhance operational safety.

Sanding Systems

We provide the infrastructure required for sanding systems, including equipment bases, service connections, and integration within depot environments.

Floor Painting and Depot Markings

We carry out specialist floor coatings, anti-slip finishes, and line marking to improve safety, organisation, and operational efficiency within rail depots and workshops.