Consult International is a specialised consultancy in Railway Expert Witness work. Through our extensive network of engineers, we can provide technical expertise for the majority of rail related cases. Our recent cases have involved providing expertise is safety in possessions, track safety involving road rail equipment.
In 2008 the Company was asked to provide an expert in Level Crossing risk assessments, which involved a fatality at a Network Rail Crossing. Our current and ongoing work involves a multi-million pound legal case between two international Companies. The work requires expertise in rolling stock mechanical and electrical engineering. We are the only “one-stop-shop” for all of your Expert Witness needs in the railway industry.
If you register with us we will assist you in your research and provide all the tools required to do your report, most cases do not involve court work. All you need is expertise in rail such as engineering, operations, timetabling or ticketing; please contact us if you require help.
Why Choose Consult International
With over 35 years of experience Consult International can supply engineering consultancy from the project conception to the final handover. This assistance is usually for the rail contractor however Network Rail could equally be a benefactor. We can supply a service to a development which is located next to the railway. We help with the initial application in the ASPRO process, the contract with the rail authority and the eventual hand back.
What Is ASPRO?
ASPRO consist of team of professionals who assist with 3rd party works such as The ASPRO teams can help you with a multitude of works including:- construction sites near the railway
- utility works (water, electric, gas, cabling etc.)
- radio transmitters
- bridge works
- domestic maintenance (e.g. roof, scaffolding, building repair and maintenance)
- new road schemes
- inspection and surveying
- works within the designated precautionary area of level crossings
- domestic related projects (e.g. house extension) under domestic maintenance (e.g. roof, scaffolding, building repair and maintenance)
What is CEM?
CEM stands for Contractors Engineering Manager. CEMs are responsible for railway projects such as track, major station work and rail civils
How many years of railway assurance experience has Consult International Ltd?
John Freeman started his rail career in 1978, and he has since then had many interesting and responsible roles. Since 2008 he has specialised in the role of Contractor's Engineering Manager which is a role that Network Rail recognises as the key to delivering successful "non-rail" construction schemes adjacent to the railway.
What are the key assurances Network Rail demand for construction projects which are located near the railway?
Firstly the ASPRO Team need to know who the key players are in the construction assurance such as the CEM (Contractors Engineering Manager), the CRE (Contractors Responsible Engineer) in both design and construction and the Temporary Works Coordinator. The first document is usually a scope report, a basic outline of what is being built at the side of the railway, a programme of works, a schedule of documents and designs that the CEM believes will assure the project. Network Rail needs to see a professional submission of works which could affect railway assets.