The launch of Vp Rail provides customers with direct access to the firm’s rail capabilities across its divisions providing a single point of contact.

Vp has a 30-year track record of working on the UK railways network including 14 years as a framework  contractor to Network Rail.

Torrent Trackside, its principal rail plant, people and solutions business, already works for many of the tier 1 and tier 2 contractors and a number of joint venture partners.  Key projects to date have included the West Coast Main Line route modernisation, HS1 and HS2,  Crossrail and the Transpennine Route upgrade.

Carl Abraitis, Director, Vp Rail said: “Vp Torrent Trackside has  typically been the entry point for customers wanting to buy our rail expertise. However, other parts of  the Group, notably Groundforce, Brandon Hire Station, TPA, ESS, and UK Forks, have specialist capabilities often used by customers on these projects.

“By creating Vp Rail we are able to offer an integrated package of services from across the Group’s divisions. This approach has already been well  received by a small group of customers. We look forward to rolling out our enhanced offer.”

The launch came as Vp published interim results for the six months to September 30 2024 showing pre-tax profit steady at £19.5m from £19.9m last time on turnover up to £192.5m from £190.9m.