Acquisition secures long-term future of railway infrastructure contractor

Keltbray Infrastructure Services Ltd (KISL) has completed its acquisition of Sheffield-based Linbrooke Services’ rail business – a specialist technology and connectivity integrator to key rail network operators across the UK.

Linbrooke’s rail business is an approved Network Rail tier-one Principal Contractor, delivering “design and build” signalling, telecommunications and associated power solutions across the UK Rail infrastructure since 2003.

This acquisition elevates the digital and systems capability of KISL to a new level, building on its existing specialisms in rail electrification and general rail engineering.

As a result of the acquisition, KISL has secured the long-term future of the Linbrooke rail business and its 140 employees.

The deal also provides support to supply chain partners, and delivers continuity of services to key customers such as Network Rail, Southwest Trains, High Speed One and Hitachi.

KISL chief executive officer, Darren James, said: “We are pleased with this ‘on strategy’ acquisition of the Linbrooke rail business, generating additional capability to further penetrate the UK’s decarbonised transport market.

“I look forward to working with my new colleagues as we build an exciting and rewarding future.”