The Rail Expertise Your Operation Depends On
Reliance Rail Solutions delivers specialist consultancy, training, and operational support to rail businesses across the UK — grounded in real experience, built around your needs.
Our Services
Operations
Competent, experienced personnel and hands-on operational support to keep your rail services running safely and on time.
Training
Industry-led training for groundstaff, shunters, and safety-critical roles — practical, tailored, and built around your operation.
Consultancy
Expert guidance on safety management, compliance, and operational improvement — from mobilisation to long-term growth.
Ready to improve your rail operation?
Operations
Safe, reliable rail operations don’t happen by chance — they’re built on the right people, processes, and standards.
RRS supplies experienced operational rail personnel including shunters, and groundstaff, alongside short and long-term resource planning support. Whether you need immediate cover or a structured long-term solution, we ensure safe systems of work are maintained throughout.
From depot operations to rail movements and service delivery, we provide the experienced hands-on support your operation needs to perform.
- Supply of competent rail personnel
- Short and long-term operational support
- Resource planning and coordination
- Safe systems of work maintained throughout
Training
Our training programmes are designed to develop competent, confident and safety-focused rail professionals. Delivered by experienced industry practitioners, our courses combine practical knowledge with real-world operational experience to ensure your workforce is trained & assessed to the highest standard.
Our training capabilities include:
- Personal Track Safety (PTS)
- Shunter & Shunt Driver Training
- Depot Protection (DP)
- Traction Training & Conversion
- Operational Safety & Rule Book Training
- Competence Assessment & Development
- Safety Management System (SMS) Awareness
Can’t see the course you need? We specialise in developing bespoke training programmes tailored to your organisation, operations and competency requirements
Consultancy
Successful rail operations rely on robust management systems, effective leadership and sound commercial decision-making.
RRS provides specialist consultancy support to rail operators, infrastructure managers, rolling stock companies and supply chain organisations, helping them improve compliance, operational performance and business growth.
Operations
- Operational readiness and mobilisation planning
- New business start-up support
- Operational assurance and performance improvement
- Change management and continuous improvement programmes
Compliance & Safety
- Safety Management System (SMS) development and review
- Competency Management System (CMS) development and review
- Compliance with ROGS, ORR expectations and industry standards
- Audit readiness and assurance reviews
- Incident investigation and safety improvement programmes
Commercial
- Tender support and bid writing
- Cost modelling and financial analysis
- Business cases and feasibility studies
- Resource planning and operational costing
Whether supporting a new start-up operation, preparing for regulatory scrutiny or developing a growth strategy, RRS delivers practical, experience-led solutions tailored to your business
Why work with Reliance Rail Solutions
We bring together operational experience, industry knowledge, and a genuine commitment to safety — so our clients can focus on delivery, not worry about compliance.
What areas of the UK do you cover?
We operate nationwide, supporting clients across all UK rail regions.
Can training be tailored to our specific operation?
Yes. All RRS training is adapted to reflect your site, processes, and operational risks — not delivered off a generic template.
Do you provide staff as well as training?
Absolutely. We supply experienced operational personnel alongside our training and consultancy services, giving clients a single, trusted partner.
Can you support new rail operations or start-ups?
Yes. We specialise in helping new and growing rail businesses establish their SMS, CMS, and operational readiness from the ground up.
How quickly can you mobilise support?
We can provide short-notice support depending on requirements, with scalable solutions for longer-term needs. Contact us to discuss your timescales.
The Team Behind RRS
RRS is built on genuine rail experience. Our team brings together decades of operational, safety, and training expertise — giving our clients access to knowledge that makes a real difference on the ground.