CK Rail

Name

CK Rail

Legal name

CK Rail Solutions Ltd

Website

https://ck-rail.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rail Infrastructure Construction

NAICS

Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237), Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990), Support Activities for Rail Transportation (48821), Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing (336510), Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (237130)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559), Railroad Equipment (3743)

akta.pro primary industry

Rail Electrification Systems Construction (OCS/OHL, Third Rail) (IMAFAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Railway Track & Civil Works Construction (Ballast, Slab Track, Alignment) (IMAFAFAA), Rail Drainage, Earthworks & Right-of-Way Construction (IMAFAFAH), Rail Construction & Maintenance-of-Way Vehicle Manufacturing (IMACAFAJ), Engineering design services (line design, substation design, civil/structural) (EUADAKAG)

Keywords

• Rail infrastructure construction
• Railway electrification
• Civil engineering services
• Vegetation management
• Rail consultancy

Headquarters

HQ city

Chesterfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Rail Infrastructure Project Delivery: CK Rail generates revenue through undertaking rail construction and maintenance projects ranging from £10,000 to £10,000,000 in value. Projects include design services, railway electrification, civil engineering, earthworks, emergency works, and specialist rail consultancy. Revenue is project-based with one-time fees for completed works rather than recurring contracts.
2. Plant and Equipment Services: Rail plant hire, machine and trailer brake testing, on-site fitter cover, LOLER inspections, machine refurbishments, rail gear testing, rewiring, and dedicated rail plant training services.
3. Specialist Consultancy: Expert technical consultancy services advising on innovative engineering solutions, ensuring compliance with legislation and Network Rail Standards, and provision of independent reviews of internal policies, procedures, and tender submissions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

CK Rail is a multi-disciplinary turnkey rail construction and infrastructure contractor serving the UK rail industry. The company delivers nine integrated service pillars including design services, railway electrification, specialist plant design/build/maintenance, vegetation management, civils/earthworks/drainage, specialist rail consultancy, in-house innovation/R&D, structures (bridges, platforms), and low voltage equipment services. Projects range in value from £10,000 to £10,000,000 and include emergency response, large-scale design works, and complete construction delivery.

Product overview

CK Rail is a multi-disciplinary turnkey rail construction and infrastructure contractor offering nine integrated service pillars: Design Services, Railway Electrification, Plant, Vegetation Management, Civils/Earth Works/Off-track/Drainage, Specialist Rail Consultancy, Innovation, Structures, and Low Voltage Equipment. These services operate as a unified offering under a single turnkey delivery model, combining civil engineering expertise with specialist rail capabilities for projects ranging from £10,000 to £10,000,000.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Design Services CEM/CRE design services ranging from complex large-scale design works to minor bespoke modifications, with specialisms in railway electrification, low voltage systems, and civil engineering. Provided for UK rail infrastructure clients.
• Railway Electrification OLE design and construction services covering a wide range of overhead line equipment systems including UK master series, Series 1 & 2, UK1 and MK3 range, with in-house R&D capabilities. Provided for Network Rail and UK rail clients.
• Plant Design, build and maintenance of Road Rail Vehicles (RRVs) and Rail Mounted Maintenance Machines (RMMMs), along with machine testing, LOLER inspections, PLC programming, and rail plant hire services for the UK rail industry.
• Vegetation Management Major and bespoke vegetation management solutions using specialist plant and professional arboriculturists, including invasive species handling such as Japanese knotweed, ecological surveys, and de-vegetation works for rail corridors.
• Civils, Earth Works, Off-track and Drainage Full range of civils, earth works, off-track and drainage projects including emergency works, piling and retaining wall systems, earthwork regrading, slope stabilization, and drainage solutions for rail infrastructure.
• Specialist Rail Consultancy Expert technical consultancy advising on innovative engineering solutions, ensuring compliance with legislation and Network Rail Standards, including CSM and TSI expertise, and provision of independent reviews of internal policies, procedures, and tender submissions.
• Structures Delivery of over and under bridges, new platforms and extensions, footbridges, culverts, scour protection and coastal defence systems, including asset life extension works for the UK rail network.
• Low Voltage Equipment Full range of electrical services from feasibility through to commissioning and asset maintenance, covering 650V and 400V signalling power, points heating, earthing, bonding, and lighting for rail infrastructure.

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CK HoldingscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020CK Holdings was formed in 2020 as a parent company incorporating CK Rail and other group businesses under central leadership. CK Rail operates as a specialist rail division within the group, benefiting from collaborative relationships with TG Beighton Ltd, Elmec Solutions Ltd, and Hastec Rail Ltd to maximize best practice and problem solving.
• TG Beighton LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1974TG Beighton Ltd was formed in 1974 providing construction, design, public realm, transport, water & waste services. The relationship with CK Rail gives strategic advantage to continue the growth of the rail division for both companies through collaborative working.
• Elmec Solutions LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerElmec Solutions Ltd is an Electrical and Mechanical Rail Plant engineering company providing specialized modifications, RRV and RMMM design, build and maintenance for the UK rail industry. They provide 24/7, 365-day service call-out cover and offer rail competency training, LOLER inspections, and vehicle rewiring services that complement CK Rail's capabilities.
• Hastec Rail LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHastec Rail Ltd brings together over 65 years of industrial automotive expertise and rail industry experience, providing innovative solutions from initial concept through to design and manufacture using the latest adaptive manufacturing techniques from their purpose-built facility in the birthplace of rail.
• Network RailcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCK Rail works closely with Network Rail Southern Region Capital & Works Delivery teams on emergency projects. The company employs former Network Rail trained staff and operates in compliance with Network Rail Standards, making Network Rail a key strategic partner and client for rail infrastructure works.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Story Contracting: UK-based civil engineering and rail contractor delivering earthworks, structures, OLE and track renewals for Network Rail; closely comparable mid-sized peer operating in the same UK rail civils and emergency works niche as CK Rail.
• QTS Group: UK rail contractor specialising in embankment stabilisation, earthworks, vegetation management and civils for Network Rail; highly comparable niche peer given CK Rail's emergency earthworks and vegetation management focus.
• Dyer & Butler: UK rail and civils contractor delivering earthworks, embankment works and station civils for Network Rail; named CK Rail customer on the £3.5M Edenbridge project, making it both customer and peer competitor.
• VolkerRail: UK specialist rail infrastructure contractor delivering track, civils, electrification and plant services to Network Rail and metro clients; highly comparable given CK Rail's similar multi-disciplinary UK rail contracting focus and Network Rail customer base.
• Colas Rail: UK rail infrastructure contractor delivering track, electrification, civils, OLE and rail plant services; comparable in services and customers though larger scale, often competing for the same Network Rail frameworks as CK Rail.
• BAM Nuttall: Major UK civil engineering contractor with significant rail infrastructure capabilities including earthworks, civils, bridges and stations; competes for Network Rail frameworks of comparable scope to CK Rail's projects.
• AmcoGiffen: UK rail infrastructure provider delivering civils, structures, embankments and station works for Network Rail; comparable mid-sized peer for CK Rail's emergency response and civils delivery profile.

Broad incumbents

• Balfour Beatty Rail: Large UK and international infrastructure group with a substantial rail division covering electrification, track, civils and systems; a broad incumbent competing for the same Network Rail frameworks as CK Rail but with much wider scale and service portfolio.
• Mott MacDonald: Global engineering consultancy providing rail design, electrification, civils and asset management services; overlaps with CK Rail's Design Services and Specialist Rail Consultancy pillars and competes for design elements of Network Rail frameworks.
• Atkins (SNC-Lavalin / AtkinsRéalis): Major engineering and project management consultancy with significant UK rail design, electrification and asset management practice; comparable to CK Rail on the design/consultancy service line though operating at much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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