RTS Infrastructure Services

What RTS Infrastructure Services does

RTS Infrastructure Services Limited is a UK rail depot and infrastructure specialist providing integrated depot operations, design, and construction services to train operating companies, rolling stock manufacturers, and infrastructure contractors. The company operates from a 19,000 sq m mainline-connected depot in Holbeck, Leeds, offering automated carriage washing, bonded refuelling up to 75,000 litres per 24 hours, mobile CET servicing, 14 stabling lines, and a 200-metre covered maintenance shed with heavy-duty lifting infrastructure capable of servicing up to 48 multiple unit vehicles per night, with stabling capacity expanding from 40 to 68 rail vehicles.

The firm's service portfolio is organised into three integrated lines: Depot Operations (rolling stock servicing, maintenance, stabling, shed hire, and training facility access), Design Services (rail-specific design from feasibility through GRIP 4 Approval in Principle, Network Rail assurance, and CDM 2015 Principal Designer responsibilities), and Construction Services (civil engineering, track work, M&E, building services, specialist plant systems, and depot protection). Across its construction arm, RTS has completed more than 40 projects in over 20 UK rail depots in the past three years, and holds relationships with Network Rail assurance and ASPRO teams that underpin its design assurance offering.

RTS is a private limited company and subsidiary of Arriva plc, itself owned by Deutsche Bahn, generating revenue through project-based construction contracts, ongoing depot service agreements, and shed hire arrangements with enterprise clients including Northern Trains, Network Rail, GWR, Merseyrail, EMR, Freightliner, Stadler, CAF, Alstom, Volker, and Colas. The company employs 11–50 staff and pursues a sales-led B2B go-to-market focused on the structurally small pool of UK rail buyers.

Name

RTS Infrastructure Services

Legal name

RTS Infrastructure Services Limited

Website

https://rtsinfrastructure.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RTS Infrastructure Services is a UK rail depot specialist offering integrated depot operations, design, and construction services to train operators, OEMs, and infrastructure contractors from its mainline-connected Holbeck facility in Leeds.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rail Depot Operations and Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Rail Transportation (48821), Support Activities for Rail Transportation (4882), Support Activities for Rail Transportation (488210)

SIC

Railroad Switching & Terminal Establishments (4013), Terminal Maintenance Facilities For Motor Freight Transport (4231), Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Depot & Yard Operations (Stabling, Parking, Cleaning) (THAIANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Urban Rail Rolling Stock Operations & Maintenance (Train Ops/Depots) (THAIABAG), Stations, Platforms & Depot/Yard Construction (IMAFAFAD), Intercity Coach Maintenance & Depot Service Providers (TLAFAFAL)

Keywords

• Rail depot operations
• Rolling stock maintenance
• Rail infrastructure construction
• Depot design services
• Rail facility management

Headquarters

HQ city

Leeds

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Depot Operations Services: Rolling stock servicing, maintenance, stabling, and shed hire services provided to rail operators at Holbeck depot. Revenue generated through service contracts for fueling, train washing, CET maintenance, tanking, and potable water supply.
2. Infrastructure Construction Projects: Design and build construction services for rail depot infrastructure. Completed over 40 construction projects in over 20 UK rail depots over three years. Services include civil engineering, track work (P-Way and S&C), building service installation, M&E, E&P, specialist plant systems, depot protection systems, CCTV, logistics and contract lifting, and depot deep clean and refurbishments.
3. Infrastructure Design Services: Rail-specific design services including light touch landlords consent packages, non-complex design documents, GRIP and PACE requirements producing Network Rail deliverables. Principal designer services under CDM 2015 delivering detailed design, health & safety file, handover files, document management audits, as built drawings, and multidiscipline design services.
4. Training Facility Services: Welfare and training facility services provided to customers, schools, colleges, and training providers. Practical training access within controlled live depot environment.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

RTS Infrastructure Services operates the Holbeck Depot in Leeds and provides three integrated service lines to UK rail clients: depot operations (rolling stock servicing, maintenance, stabling, shed hire, fueling, train washing, and CET maintenance), depot and infrastructure design services (feasibility through GRIP 4 AiP with Network Rail assurance and CDM 2015 principal designer duties), and depot/infrastructure construction services (civil engineering, track work, M&E, specialist plant systems, depot protection, CCTV, and refurbishment). Services are delivered to train operating companies, Network Rail, and rail manufacturers and contractors across the UK.

Product overview

RTS Infrastructure Services offers a unified portfolio of rail depot and infrastructure services organized into three core service areas: Depot Operations (rolling stock servicing, maintenance, stabling, and training facilities), Design Services (infrastructure and depot design with Network Rail assurance), and Construction Services (infrastructure and depot construction). The company operates its primary facility at Holbeck Depot in Leeds, a 19,000 sq m modern depot with capacity for up to 68 rail vehicles, providing services for locomotives, rolling stock, multiple units, wagons, and rail plant machinery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Depot Operations Comprehensive depot operations service providing rolling stock servicing, maintenance, stabling, and train presentation facilities at the Holbeck depot. Includes fueling, Ad-Blue refills, train washing, CET (Controlled Emission Toilet) maintenance, tanking, potable water supply, fleet modification, refurbishment, anti-graffiti coatings, train livery, decals, cleaning, shed hire with fourteen stabling lines, gantry crane, compressed air systems, and electricity. Capable of servicing up to 48 multiple unit vehicles each night in fixed formations. Designed for UK train operating companies and freight operators.
• Design Services Rail-specific infrastructure and depot design services from feasibility studies through to GRIP 4 AiP, including multidisciplinary design, Network Rail assurance, and CDM 2015 principal designer responsibilities. Covers light touch landlords consent packages, non-complex design documents, GRIP and PACE requirements producing Network Rail deliverables, detailed design, health & safety file, handover files, document management audits, as built drawings, and progressive assurance with ASPRO teams. Aimed at rail infrastructure project sponsors and train operating companies.
• Construction Services Infrastructure and depot construction services including civil engineering, track work (P-Way and S&C), building services installation, M&E, E&P, specialist plant systems (CET, fueling, train wash, Ad-Blue, sanding), depot protection systems, CCTV, logistics and contract lifting, depot deep clean, and refurbishments. RTS has completed over 40 construction projects in over 20 UK rail depots over the last three years. Serves rail operators, infrastructure contractors, and major rail upgrade programmes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40+ construction projects delivered in 20+ UK rail depots over 3 years
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• VolkerRail: UK specialist rail infrastructure contractor delivering multidisciplinary depot upgrades, track work (P-Way and S&C), and civil engineering. Direct head-to-head competitor for RTS's construction services and an existing RTS customer.
• Colas Rail: UK rail contractor providing depot construction, track, and rail systems services. Directly competes with RTS for depot design-build projects and is also an existing RTS customer.

Emerging players

• Knorr-Bremse Rail Services: UK arm of the German braking systems group offering rail depot and fleet maintenance services, including depot-side retrofit and component support. Competes with RTS on depot servicing for TOC fleets.
• Loram UK: Rail maintenance specialist offering depot and wayside rail services including fleet modification and refurbishment. Comparable in depot-side service offerings to mid-sized UK operators like RTS.

Broad incumbents

• CAF (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles): Spanish rolling stock OEM with growing UK services footprint. Listed as an RTS customer for depot services and a potential competitor in depot design-build and maintenance contracts.
• Hitachi Rail: Rolling stock OEM (including Javelin and Class 8xx UK fleets) with growing depot services and maintenance operations. Comparable in offering integrated depot support and is a potential customer/competitor to RTS.
• Babcock International: Large UK rail services and infrastructure group providing depot operations, fleet maintenance, and rail engineering at scale. Competes with RTS for depot services contracts but offers a much broader portfolio across defense and nuclear.
• Alstom: Global rolling stock OEM and rail services provider offering depot design, build, maintenance, and digital asset management. Already a customer of RTS for depot services but also a competitor in design-build work.
• Siemens Mobility: Major rail OEM providing depot infrastructure, maintenance services, and digital depot solutions across Europe. Overlaps with RTS in depot design and rolling stock servicing, particularly at UK TOC depots.

Others

• Network Rail: UK rail infrastructure owner and a key client of RTS for design assurance and depot enhancement. Relevant as the primary sponsor of UK depot upgrade programs that drive RTS's project pipeline.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RTS_Leeds_Depot
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rts-infrastructure-services-limited

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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