In the past two years, Keltbray says it has invested more than £8 million in advanced rail plant and equipment – and now owns one of the largest road rail vehicle fleets in the UK.
With nearly 100 specialist vehicles, director of Keltbray Rail Electrification, Martin Brown views this new hire venture as a natural development.
"Our equipment is user-friendly and boasts the latest safety and environmental features, such as state of the art control systems and a higher level of comfort for drivers and passengers," stats Brown.
"It is serviced by our own expert fitters and repairers, and, by giving our clients access to this modern and well maintained equipment, we are also maximising our fleet and equipment utilisation, so everybody wins," he continues.
"The new venture will provide growth within our apprentice programme, too, generating opportunities for locally sourced school leavers."
Equipment available from Keltbray's base in Crewe includes: overhead line electrification tooling and road rail machinery; isolation equipment; bonding equipment; lifting & wiring plant; and access & welfare equipment such as lighting, cabins and barriers.