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The rail network never stops. To keep passengers and freight moving safely, infrastructure must be maintained, upgraded, and secured by skilled teams who deliver around the clock.
At Morson Vital, we’ve been supporting the UK’s rail, light rail, and underground sectors for over 40 years. As a RISQS-accredited provider and the UK’s largest supplier of skilled railway personnel, we deploy expert teams where and when clients need them most – safely, compliantly, and at scale.
Powering progress across UK rail
A high-pressure industry that can’t slow down.
- Skills shortages in specialist and safety-critical roles.
- 24/7 demand for renewals, maintenance, and security.
- Compliance and fatigue risks requiring strict governance.
- High-profile security challenges including trespass, vandalism, and cable theft.
- Pressure to mobilise quickly to meet demanding programmes
Delays, cost overruns or safety failures aren’t an option.
That’s why the industry needs Vital, a workforce partner who’s proven, accredited, and always reliable.
Recruitment & Staffing
Our workforce spans every rail discipline, supported by dedicated HSQE leadership and a strong compliance culture.
We cover:
- P-Way maintenance, track renewals, and S&C renewals
- Signalling, civils, electrification, and underground rail
- Blue- and white-collar roles, from site operatives and welders to engineers, project managers, and HSQE specialists
- Permanent and contingent labour, ensuring rapid mobilisation and long-term capability
Team Deployment
We mobilise multi-disciplinary delivery teams – including operatives, supervisors, and engineers – capable of delivering entire work packages.
This approach reduces integration risks, supports consistency, and ensures smooth collaboration across projects.
With local offices nationwide and a fleet of 400+ vehicles, we provide rapid deployment to any site across the UK.
Project Delivery
Vital Rail Projects delivers projects as both principal contractor and subcontractor, successfully completing renewals and maintenance for Network Rail and Tier 1 partners.
Our proven track record and nationwide delivery capability make us a trusted partner for critical rail infrastructure works.
Security
As Network Rail’s supplier of choice for rail security, we deliver robust solutions addressing:
- Trespass and vandalism
- Route crime prevention
- Cable theft protection
Our specialist security teams operate around the clock, keeping worksites, assets, and personnel safe.
Safety & Compliance
Our people and systems are built around a culture of safety and compliance:
- UK-wide HSQE team and continuous competency training
- UK fleet of welfare vehicles
- Dedicated suicide prevention team
- Fatigue monitoring via PeopleSoft and comprehensive compliance systems
- A dedicated in-house function supporting 2,000+ staff
- 400+ commercial vehicles, many customised for rail contracting
Training
We’re committed to investing in people through apprenticeships, development programmes, and continuous learning.
This ensures a sustainable pipeline of skilled professionals ready to deliver the future of the UK’s rail infrastructure.
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Network Rail’s No.1 supplier of skilled personnel
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welfare and commercial vehicles nationwide
From P-way to power, we supply the talent that keeps the network moving
Specialists for every mile of track.
- Track operatives (maintenance, P-way, S&C renewals)
- Rail welders & welding teams
- Safety-critical staff
- Signalling & telecoms engineers
- Electrification & power specialists
- Building & civils operatives
- Underground rail teams
- Rail security specialists
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