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Planning and delivering electrical isolations for a major UK rail operator
Morson Vital is a leading UK provider of electrical isolation planning and delivery services across the rail network. For more than a decade, we have supported a major national rail infrastructure operator, delivering safe, compliant isolations that protect people, assets, and operations.
Context
Electrical isolations are mission-critical activities within rail infrastructure. Each isolation must be planned and executed with absolute precision to protect workers, maintain network integrity, and meet stringent regulatory requirements.
Morson Vital has been responsible for end-to-end isolation planning and delivery across multiple routes for several years, supporting both planned works and reactive requirements. Our teams were early adopters of the latest industry-wide isolation standards, helping to shape best practice ahead of wider national rollout.
Our teams are trusted by engineering and delivery leaders across the network for their attention to detail, operational discipline, and unwavering focus on safety. This long-term partnership has positioned Morson Vital as a key contributor to the evolution of modern isolation standards across the UK rail industry.
The Challenge
The client required a delivery partner capable of managing the full isolation lifecycle while maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance, and operational resilience.
Key objectives included:
- End-to-end management of electrical isolations, from planning through to delivery
- Safe adoption of a new, standardised isolation approach
- Robust compliance across workforce competency, right-to-work, and employment regulations
- Improved fatigue and resource management to reduce risk
- A strong culture of continuous improvement and innovation
Our Solution
Morson Vital delivered a fully integrated isolation service, covering planning, coordination, and on-site delivery.
Planning and Coordination
- Preparation and submission of fully verified isolation and safety documentation
- Dedicated delivery teams including planners, authorised personnel, and site support roles
- Digitally enabled workforce planning incorporating competency validation, travel considerations, and fatigue controls
- Proactive fatigue management aligned with industry and regulatory standards, reducing risk at the allocation stage
Delivery and Performance
- A large, directly supported workforce delivering isolations across multiple operational locations
- Consistently high attendance and documentation compliance
- All equipment maintained, tested, and compliant with rail industry standards
- Structured performance reviews and collaborative improvement forums with the client
Safety and Competence
- Advanced training and authorisation for all planning and delivery personnel
- Fully embedded fatigue management with complete compliance
- Mandatory health, medical, and screening checks
- Wellbeing support embedded on site, including trained mental health first aiders
Results & Outcomes
Beyond core delivery, Morson Vital continues to innovate to enhance safety, wellbeing, and operational efficiency.
Safety and Wellbeing Initiatives
- Dedicated safety and wellbeing support on site, reinforcing a strong safety culture
- Trained mental health first aiders available across worksites
- Enhanced PPE solutions to improve visibility and reduce risk during night works
- Structured mentoring and development tools to support workforce progression
Digital Enablement
- Integrated digital planning systems combining competency, fatigue, and resource data
- Reduced administrative burden and improved real-time compliance visibility
- Recognised internally as a best-practice approach to rail workforce planning
Client Feedback
“Morson Vital has supported our programme for a number of years, providing both specialist labour and full isolation services. Their teams consistently operate with professionalism, strong safety leadership, and a clear understanding of operational pressures.
The quality of planning, coordination, and delivery has been excellent, and their safety culture is evident at every level. They are a trusted delivery partner who continue to meet and exceed expectations.”
– Senior Engineering Manager, UK Rail Infrastructure Operator
