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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.
Naim Kapadia, Grinsty Rail’s Head of Engineering, to be a Panellist at the Rail Forum Annual Conference 2023
We are excited to announce that Naim Kapadia, the esteemed Head of Engineering at Grinsty Rail, will be a panellist at the much-anticipated Rail Forum Annual Conference 2023. This year's conference will take place on 17th October at the ICC, Birmingham. Unpacking the...
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 Limited Sign a Multi-Year contract with TfL for the Supply of S-Stock Cab Seats
We are delighted to announce that Grinsty Rail has been awarded a multi-year contract by Transport for London (TfL) as the supplier of choice for their S-Stock Seat Overhaul programme. This is a reaffirmation of our commitment to providing best-in-class service...
Grinsty Rail Limited successfully complete certification to ISO9001:2015
We are proud to announce that Grinsty Rail Limited have successfully completed certification to ISO9001:2015, an internationally recognised standard that ensures service meet the needs of customers through an effective quality management system. This is a new 3-year...
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...
“Former Chesterfield Royal Marine commando to take on the ultimate cycling challenge”
To quote the lyrics of a song, “When the going gets tough, the tough get going!” next Summer a good friend of mine and a former Royal Marine will be taking on the cycling challenge that is Lands End to John O’Groats challenge, (LEJOG) in the process raising money and...
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...