Latest news

Welcome to Grinsty Rail’s news hub. Stay updated with our latest business developments, contract acquisitions, and team updates. Keep an eye on this space for real-time insights into our journey in the rail industry.

Grinsty Rail Appoints Paul Ferris as Managing Director 

Grinsty Rail is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Ferris as Managing Director, effective Monday 13 April 2026.  Following a decision by Mike Thompson to take a less active role in the business, the Board has reviewed the structure of the senior management...

Great Central Christmas Special Seat Work

As we approach the festive season, heritage railways across the country are gearing up for their busiest time of year. We were delighted to help Great Central Railway get ready for their Christmas specials by refreshing the interiors of their carriages. For this...

Spreading Christmas Cheer with Wensleydale Railway

At Grinsty Rail, we’re delighted to have played a part in spreading some festive cheer this holiday season! In just over three months, the dedicated team at Wensleydale Railway, made up of staff and volunteers, completed an incredible refurbishment of three Mark 2...

Meet our new Head of Sales and Business Development

Welcome to our latest interview feature. Today, we have the privilege of speaking with David Brookes, the newly appointed Head of Sales and Business Development at Grinsty Rail. With a proven track record in the industry, David has recently joined the team, bringing...

Meet our new Head of Engineering

Grinsty Rail is pleased to announce the addition of Naim Kapadia to the team as the new Head of Engineering. Naim brings to Grinsty Rail a wealth of experience and expertise, having spent the last 11 years working and leading the Electronics Research & Development...

Grinsty Rail join the Railway Industry Association

We have recently become a member of the Railway Industry Association (RIA). RIA is the voice of the UK rail supply community, helping to grow a sustainable, high-performing, railway supply industry, and to export UK rail expertise and products.  We, at Grinsty Rail, felt it was important for us to join and support this important railway association, and the many benefits of membership.

Grinsty Rail retains RISQS accreditation

We are proud to announce we, Grinsty Rail Ltd, have retained our RISQS accreditation and are a verified supplier. Buyers of products and services throughout the GB rail industry use RSSB RISQS as its supplier qualification service. RISQS (Railway Industry Supplier...

Team updates

It is with great pleasure that we announce Zahir Hanif as the new Technical Sales Manager. Zahir has been a part of our team for many years and we are confident that he will excel in this new role. Zahir will be taking on many of the responsibilities previously held...

We’re growing our team!

The last 3 years have seen Grinsty Rail grow and establish itself as a profitable, financially strong, and supportable business with an excellent credit rating and the potential to do a lot more. To help us do this, we are launching a recruitment drive to find the...

Class 314 Train – full seat refurbishment

As the world focuses on COP26 and all things climate-related, we thought it would be a good time to share some recent work on a Class 314 Train. We recently received a request from a third party for seats that will fit onto an EMU Rail Vehicle being converted into...

Sheffield Tram Seating Refurbishment

1 Tram Set of Refurbished Seating Comprises: 2 x Perch Seat Assemblies6 x Tip-Up Seat Assemblies10 x Priority Seat Positions (Squabs and Cushions)70 x Standard Seat Positions (Squabs and Cushions) Grinsty Rail Interiors recently secured a contract for the...