Rail Infrastructure Engineering
From initiation to realisation, our Rail Infrastructure Engineering team has become a trusted and leading name in the industry for design, asset management and inspection and examination services.
At Frankham, we are committed to delivering integrated rail infrastructure solutions. Our multidisciplinary team brings together expertise across structural and civil engineering, ensuring each project meets the highest standards of safety, quality, and innovation.
Our proven track record and commitment to engineering excellence make us a trusted partner in delivering railway projects that ensure the continued safe and efficient operation of the rail network.
Our Expertise:
We tailor our approach to meet the complex and evolving challenges of rail infrastructure, delivering cost-effective and sustainable solutions that extend asset life, optimise performance and ensure compliance with industry standards. Our services include:
- Design – Fully integrated design solutions, from bridges and ancillary structures to station platforms, building structures, and temporary works.
- Asset Management – Managing assets from initial condition assessments and maintenance planning to renewal, strengthening, and eventual decommissioning.
- Inspection & Examination – Inspections on and near the line, covering bridges, station structures, lineside buildings, depots, and other essential railway infrastructure.
Our approach to design is built on technical excellence, innovation, and safety, delivering cost-effective solutions that meet the highest standards of performance and compliance.
Our design solutions are precisely engineered to withstand the demands of the rail environment. Whether strengthening, refurbishing, or delivering new infrastructure, we maximise efficiency and ensure long-term resilience.
With a whole-life approach, we extend asset life while maintaining safety and cost-effectiveness. Our expertise in engineering assurance and compliance ensures designs align seamlessly with Network Rail, Transport for London, and wider industry regulations, supporting the evolving needs of the rail network.
Our Asset Management expertise keeps rail infrastructure safe, reliable, and optimised throughout its lifecycle. We provide comprehensive strategies to manage assets from initial condition assessments and maintenance planning to renewal, strengthening, and eventual decommissioning, helping clients optimise performance and reduce long-term costs.
By applying a proactive, whole-life approach, we maximise asset longevity, minimise costs, and ensure compliance with industry standards. We work closely with Network Rail, Transport for London, and key stakeholders to develop targeted maintenance and renewal programmes that strengthen resilience and operational efficiency.
Frankham provides specialist rail infrastructure inspection and examination services, ensuring critical assets remain safe, compliant, and fit for purpose. Our experienced teams conduct inspections on and near the line, covering bridges, station structures, lineside buildings, depots, and other essential railway infrastructure.
We play a key role in long-term asset management, carrying out inspections that support planned maintenance, refurbishment, and renewal strategies. Our risk-based examinations helps prioritise interventions and effectively manages asset lifecycles.
We enhance accuracy and efficiency using LiDAR scanning, high-resolution imagery, video reporting, and digital tools. This enables stakeholders to visualise infrastructure conditions in detail and allow for real-time data collection, analysis, and decision-making.
Our expertise includes
- Tactile Structural Condition Surveys
- Inspections for Assessment
- Hidden Critical Elements
- Monitoring Surveys
- Principal Inspections
- Visual and Detailed Examinations.
As an established provider within Operational Property Infrastructure (OPI) examination frameworks, we ensure full compliance with industry standards and asset management strategies.
We deliver clear, actionable reports, enriched with visual data and advanced scanning, giving clients comprehensive insights for informed decisions that enhance the resilience and safety of rail infrastructure.
Meet Our Team
The Rail Infrastructure team at Frankham offers a comprehensive service to clients seeking an end-to-end solution for their rail engineering needs. Our team is fully compliant with the Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme (RISQS) ensuring we are qualified to work on rail infrastructure for over 90 members, including Network Rail and Transport for London.
We have a dedicated and knowledgeable team of rail engineering experts, all with diverse abilities, striving to provide high quality solutions. Our Rail Infrastructure Engineering team has recently been shortlisted for the New Civil Engineer and Railway Industry Association RISE awards, and have held an Investors in People accreditation since 2011.