What Intertrain (UK) Ltd does

Intertrain (UK) Ltd, founded in 1997 and headquartered in Doncaster, is a City & Guilds Group business operating as the largest commercial railway training provider in the United Kingdom. The company runs 16-17 owned training centres across the UK (Doncaster, Birmingham, Bristol, Burntwood, Crayford, Cardiff, Carlisle, London, Ulverston, Coatbridge, Lenham, Portsmouth, Purley, Workington, Warrington, plus Crawley and Leeds via Trade Skills 4U) and employs approximately 105 staff. It has trained more than 173,000 people across 28 years, with credentials including NSAR 'Gold' assurance, RISQS Five Star, Ofsted 'Good' (2022), and UKAS-accredited ISO 9001/14001/45001/27001. Its primary customers are rail infrastructure employers, individual rail workers, construction firms, apprentices, ex-military personnel, and government-funded learners.

The core offer spans safety-critical rail training (PTS, COSS, OLEC, DCCR, ES, SSOWP, signalling, electrification, plant), construction training (CPCS, NPORS, CITB), health and safety training (IOSH, NEBOSH, First Aid), apprenticeships at Levels 2-4, DfE Skills Bootcamps, Adult Education Rail Programmes, ELCAS-funded programmes for military personnel, 12-week Traineeships, electrical, and APM project management courses. Technology consists of a bespoke online booking system providing instant joining instructions, and a bespoke Competence Management Portal that lets employers manage training, assessments, and rule books for sponsored employees. No AI, API, SDK, or mobile-app capabilities are evidenced.

Revenue is generated through multiple streams: per-delegate open course fees (range approximately £112-£1,251 per course/bundle), Apprenticeship Levy-funded apprenticeships (Levels 2-4), DfE Skills Bootcamps (70% National Skills Fund, 30% employer), Adult Education Budget-funded Traineeships, ELCAS learner credits, Apprenticeship Levy consultation professional services, and managed medical/D&A screening through the Conform Safety Management partnership. GTM is primarily enterprise field sales plus inside sales (phone, email, [email protected], 01302 815 530) and a self-serve online booking channel, with employer partnerships (Colas Rail UK, SRSA, McGinley Support Services) and channel partners (Trade Skills 4U, Coleg y Cymoedd) extending reach.

Name

Intertrain (UK) Ltd

Legal name

Intertrain (UK) Ltd

Website

https://railway-training-courses.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Intertrain (UK) Ltd is the largest commercial railway training provider in the UK, delivering safety-critical rail, construction, and health & safety training across 17 training centres. A City & Guilds Group business serving rail employers, workers, apprentices, and government-funded programme participants since 1997.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Railway Training and Vocational Education

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Driver & Technician Training, Certification & Workforce Management (THAIANAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Transportation & Fleet Safety (DOT, Driver Safety) (EDABAEAM), Safety, Compliance & Regulatory (OSHA/HSE/GxP) Certifications (EDAAANAJ), Onboarding Program Design, Enablement & Train-the-Trainer (EDABAOAL)

Keywords

• Railway training services
• Construction training courses
• Health safety training
• Apprenticeship programs
• Vocational education

Headquarters

HQ city

Doncaster

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices17 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Open Course Training: Commercial training courses delivered at 16 nationwide training centres, including rail safety, construction, health & safety, and technical courses. Revenue generated from course fees charged per delegate.
2. Apprenticeships: Level 2, 3, and 4 apprenticeship programs combining practical training with employment. Funded through Apprenticeship Levy contributions from employers with payroll over £3 million.
3. Skills Bootcamps: Department for Education funded Skills Bootcamps providing flexible courses of up to 16 weeks. National Skills Fund covers 70% of costs with employer contribution of 30%.
4. ELCAS Provision: Training programs for military and ex-military personnel using Enhanced Learning Credits Scheme learner credits to build employment opportunities.
5. Traineeships: 12-week rail track maintenance programs for 19-24 year olds, funded through Adult Education Budget. Provides work experience placement and qualifications.
6. Apprenticeship Levy Consultation: Advisory services helping employers maximize Apprenticeship Levy payments with consultation and project management support.
7. Medical and Drug & Alcohol Screening: Partnership with Conform Safety Management providing integrated medical and D&A screening services for rail industry compliance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Intertrain delivers commercial railway, construction, and health & safety training across 16-17 UK training centres, covering safety-critical certifications such as PTS, COSS, OLEC, DCCR, ES, and SSOWP. The company also offers Apprenticeships (Levels 2-4), DfE Skills Bootcamps, Traineeships, ELCAS provision for military personnel, and integrated medical and Drug & Alcohol screening through Conform Safety Management. A bespoke online booking platform and competence management portal complement the in-person delivery, supporting direct employer bookings and government-funded pathways.

Product overview

Intertrain (UK) Ltd is a training provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of rail, construction, health & safety, and professional skills programmes. The core offering consists of Rail Training (including PTS, COSS, ES, OLEC, DCCR certifications), Construction Training, Health & Safety Training, and Apprenticeships at Levels 2-4. Additional offerings include Skills Bootcamps, Traineeships, Adult Education Rail Programme, ELCAS Provision, Electrical Training, and Project Management courses. The company also provides a Competence Management System with online booking portal, course bundles at discounted rates, and revision materials. All training is delivered through 17 nationwide training centres and backed by ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 27001 certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rail Training Comprehensive rail industry training covering railway safety, electrification, technical, machine & crane controller/operator, and signalling courses. Includes PTS (Personal Track Safety), COSS, ES, SSOWP, OLEC, DCCR and other safety-critical certifications for rail workers and contractors.
• Construction Training Working at Height, Confined Space, Construction Plant, and Asbestos Awareness training. Includes IPAF, PASMA, Ladder Association, CITB, CPCS, NPORS, and Tools training for construction industry workers.
• Health & Safety Training Qualsafe accredited First Aid, IOSH, NEBOSH, CITB Construction Skills, Working at Heights, Confined Spaces, and CCNSG Safety Passport training for organizations requiring health and safety certifications.
• Apprenticeships 18+ Apprenticeships combining practical training with employment. Level 2 Rail Engineering Operative, Level 3 Rail Engineering Technician, and Level 4 available. Rail Infrastructure Engineering, Business Administration, Customer Service, Leadership & Management pathways.
• Skills Bootcamps Funded flexible courses of up to 16 weeks for adults aged 19+. Funded by Department for Education Lifetime Skills Guarantee. 70% funded by National Skills Fund with employer contribution of 30%, covering rail, construction, electrical, and engineering disciplines.
• Adult Education Rail Programme 6-7 week programme for adults aged 19+ providing qualifications including Level 2 C&G NVQ Diploma in Railway Engineering Track Maintenance, PTS, DCCR, and TIC.
• ELCAS Provision Enhanced Learning Credits Scheme for military and ex-military personnel. 7-week programme leading to Level 3 NVQ in Railway Engineering Track Maintenance, including PTS, DCCR, ICI, and First Aid certifications.
• Traineeships 12-week rail track maintenance programme for 19-24 year olds. Includes Level 1 NVQ, digital training, employability skills, and 70+ hours work placement, funded through Adult Education Budget.
• Electrical Training City & Guilds electrical courses including 18th Edition, inspection and testing, PAT testing, and electrical maintenance qualifications for electricians and contractors.
• Project Management Training APM-accredited project management courses including PFQ and PMQ qualifications for project team members and experienced project managers.
• Medical and Drug & Alcohol Screening Service Partnership with Conform Safety Management providing integrated medical and Drug & Alcohol screening services for rail industry compliance, simplifying adherence to Network Rail standards with combined training and screening scheduling.
• Course Bundles Discounted bundled course packages including COSS Bundle (£1,251), ES Bundle (£720), PTS Bundle (£370), and SSOWP Bundle (£837), combining related safety-critical certifications with percentage discounts on subsequent course bookings.
• Apprenticeship Levy Consultation Advisory services helping employers maximize Apprenticeship Levy payments with consultation and project management support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 173,000+ people trained
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Conform Safety ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide integrated medical and Drug & Alcohol (D&A) screening services for rail industry compliance. Simplifies adherence to Network Rail standards with combined training and screening scheduling.
• Colas Rail UKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to deliver Department for Education Skills Bootcamps to rail industry. Colas Rail UK committed to upskilling workforce through Safety Critical Support Operative, P-Way Supervisor, On Track Plant Operative, and Assistant Signalling Technician bootcamps.
• South Rail Systems Alliance (SRSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to deliver bespoke bootcamps covering safety behaviours, track renewal delivery, plant equipment training, environmental knowledge, safety critical communications, and emergency response. SRSA comprises Colas Rail, Network Rail and AECOM.
• McGinley Support ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployer partnership supporting Traineeships program for 19-24 year olds entering rail industry, providing work placement opportunities.
• City & Guilds GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntertrain is a City & Guilds Group Business. Partnership provides access to City & Guilds credentials, digital credentials, and integration with broader skills development programs including Skills Bootcamps.
• National Skills Academy for Rail (NSAR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNSAR Gold assured training provider. Partnership for delivery of occupational Traineeships developed through NSAR to support entry into rail industry.
• Trade Skills 4UminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for training delivery at Gatwick and Leeds locations. Trade Skills 4U provides venue and facilities for Intertrain-delivered courses.
• Coleg y CymoeddminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for training delivery at Cardiff location, Nantgarw Campus facility.
• Gen2minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPart of City & Guilds Group alongside Intertrain. Gen2 provides overhead line engineering training with cross-referral to Intertrain courses.
• Approved Suppliers NetworkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProgram for expanding network with reputable partners who share commitment to excellence in training and service delivery.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Gen2: A City & Guilds Group sister business specialising in overhead line engineering training. Operates as both an internal peer and cross-referral partner to Intertrain for rail electrification and OLEC training, competing for the same apprenticeship and bootcamp learners.
• National Training Academy for Rail (NTAR): Rail-specific training academy in Northampton established by the Stephenson Group and supported by Network Rail. Offers apprenticeship and competence training that overlaps Intertrain's apprenticeship and bootcamp programmes for new rail entrants.
• Develop Training Limited: One of the UK's largest independent providers of rail and civils training, delivering PTS, OLEC, DCCR, and construction safety courses across multiple centres. Directly competes with Intertrain for the same rail employer training budgets and government-funded programmes.
• Agility Training: UK rail safety and trackwork training provider delivering PTS, OLEC, and track induction courses. Competes with Intertrain on the same employer-sponsored safety-critical course market.
• Stephenson College: UK further education college with a dedicated rail training academy delivering rail engineering apprenticeships and competence courses. Competes with Intertrain for adult learners entering the rail workforce.
• QATS (Quality Assurance Training Services): UK-based rail training and assessment provider offering PTS, COSS, and engineering courses. Competes with Intertrain for Network Rail-aligned competence training across the UK midlands and north.

Regional players

• Trade Skills 4U: UK construction and electrical training provider hosting Intertrain courses at its Gatwick and Leeds centres. Adjacent channel partner that competes in construction/electrical course delivery and represents an alternative pathway for the same learners Intertrain targets.

Broad incumbents

• Network Rail Training: The UK rail infrastructure owner's internal training function, which both sets competence standards and competes with commercial providers like Intertrain for in-house delivery of PTS, COSS, and engineering courses.
• Babcock International: Large diversified engineering services group that delivers rail training and apprenticeships alongside its support services contracts. Overlaps with Intertrain on apprenticeship delivery and rail engineering competence training.

Others

• CITB (Construction Industry Training Board): Statutory industry training body for the UK construction sector that sets standards and grants funding for construction skills programmes. Both a competitor (CITB courses) and a funding/standards partner for Intertrain's construction training arm.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance15 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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