Legacy methodology
- Rail-mounted, with limited access
- Requires OLE isolation
- Cannot work alongside oncoming traffic
- Heavy transport burden
- High maintenance overhead
- Long re-certification cycles
A British Engineering Thesis
Engineering the Future
Built for the next 30 years.
Aqurate Rail engineers for the future of rail— modern access constraints, electrified environments, tighter possessions and metro development.
This is done with a combined goal of lowering CAPEX & maintenance costs to deliver more for those that work on-track.
Remote Access
Under OLE
Single Line
Light Rail
The Thesis
What does modern rail infrastructure need from its plant.
The rail equipment market still runs on machine philosophies/platforms designed in the 1990s. Aqurate Rail builds new platforms designed for modern challenges.
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The Aqurate Rail approach
- Remote-controlled, single-person operation
- Works under live OLE — no isolation required
- Works alongside oncoming traffic
- Transportable with no special movement orders
- Lower maintenance overheads
- Global after-sales and partner support
Designed to excel in the most difficult environments
Four operational truths shape every machine we build.
Remote access
Operates from up to 300 m clear of the work zone. Single-person control. Operator safety as a design starting point, not a retrofit.
Single line
Built for tight possession windows in single-track infrastructure. No need for adjacent line closure where the method allows.
Live OLE
No isolation required for access, working or egress under energised overhead line equipment where specified.
Light rail
Tunnels, stations, conductor-rail environments and light rail systems — the conditions legacy plant struggles with.
Equipment range
RTM and RPL. Built for modern rail work.
A focused range of rail plant for maintenance, renewal and future access requirements — available to buy, lease or rent.
In service
RTM in operation RTM · Maintenance
Rail Transposing Machine
3,000 kg SWL · 216 m of rail installable in 6 min · Network Rail Full Acceptance
Lifts, carries and transposes rail in metros, tunnels and single-line environments. Works under live OLE with no isolations.
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In service
RPL — stackable panel lifter RPL · New rail installation
Rail Panel Lifter
Over 36 t SWL per pair · Over 100 m removed & installed in 40 min · Adjustable width
Removes and installs panels, turnouts, switches and crossings. Stackable for projects up to 144 tonnes.
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Operational performance, not marketing language
30%+Uplift in Rail Handling Productivity
2.5km/dayin New Track Construction
-40%Transport Costs
-70%Maintenance costs
16moPayback period
Trusted on track
“The RTM is a refined improvement that will tangibly improve our output on track.”Alex Canizo · Works Delivery, Network Rail
Trusted by and working with
In service with established rail operators.
Commercial models
Three ways to put Aqurate Rail equipment on track.
Long-term fleet capability
- Full OEM familiarisation & Operator Mentorship
- 1-year / 1,000-hour warranty
- Global after-sales network
- Typical payback 16 months
Structured project access
- Flexible terms by project
- OEM - maintained support
- Operator Mentorship & Training
- UK & Mainland Europe
Expertise where needed
- Project Methodology
- Productivity Planning
- New Construction, Renewal & Maintenance
- Over 30 years of Global Experience
Next step
Speak with the team behind it.
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