ABOUT US

At Continuum Rail, we are dedicated to tackling one of the rail industry’s most persistent challenges: obsolescence. As rolling stock ages and original manufacturers discontinue critical components, rail operators often face mounting difficulties in maintaining service reliability and asset availability. That’s where we come in. Our mission is to keep trains running smoothly, safely, and efficiently by ensuring the long-term availability of vital parts—long after they’ve been removed from mainstream production lines.

We achieve this through a dual approach of advanced reverse engineering and strategic sourcing. Whether a component is decades old or has recently become unavailable, we have the capability to accurately recreate or procure it. This not only helps extend the life of valuable rail assets but also avoids the high cost and operational disruption associated with premature system upgrades or replacements. Our commitment is to deliver high-quality, reliable parts that integrate seamlessly with existing systems, preserving performance and ensuring operational continuity.

Our team is made up of highly experienced engineers and procurement specialists with deep expertise in rolling stock systems. We understand the regulatory, technical, and logistical demands unique to the rail sector. This knowledge allows us to offer cost-effective, technically sound solutions that are tailored to the specific needs of each client. Leveraging the latest in 3D scanning, CAD design, and precision manufacturing technologies, we meticulously reverse engineer components to exact specifications, followed by rigorous testing and quality control to ensure compliance with industry standards.

At Continuum Rail, we don’t just provide parts—we provide confidence. We are committed to supporting train operators, fleet maintainers, and system integrators with bespoke engineering services and dependable supply solutions. Whether it’s a one-off item or a complex assembly, our work helps minimize downtime, reduce lifecycle costs, and maintain the performance of critical rolling stock assets. As your trusted partner in obsolescence management, we ensure the continuity and reliability of your operations—today and into the future.

 

Over 67 years of Rolling Stock experience

Continuum Rail have extensive experience of the design, build and maintenance of Rolling Stock.

Mike Baker
CEng FIMechE
Director/Mechanical Engineer

Mike has over 23 years experience working on UK new and legacy Rolling Stock. Mike has extensive experience developing upgrades, supporting installation, maintenance and approvals on a wide range of Rolling Stock projects.

Andy Slater
 
Sales Engineer

Andy started his Railway career as a British Rail apprentice and has spent the vast majority of his working life in the Rail industry. Andy has a huge amount of experience building, maintaining and upgrading UK Rolling Stock.

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