Rail Industry Compliance & RISQS Support

Support for rail contractors applying for RISQS, preparing for audits or maintaining Network Rail compliance.

WORKING WITH RAIL CONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS ACROSS THE UK.

Who we work with

Preparing for RISQS?

Download our RISQS readiness checklist to assess whether your business is prepared for application or audit.

What the checklist covers:
• Required policies and documents
• Evidence auditors will request
• Common reasons applications fail
• What you need before applying

Practical Compliance Support for Rail Businesses

4Rail Consulting works with rail contractors, suppliers and SMEs who need to meet industry standards in order to operate, tender and remain approved to work within the rail sector.

We support businesses with:

• RISQS applications
• ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001
• Internal audits
• Method statement review
• Supplier compliance
• Ongoing retained support

Our Core Services

RISQS Application Support

Application support, gap analysis, documentation and audit preparation to achieve and maintain RISQS approval.

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ISO Certification Implementation

Implementation and maintenance of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.

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Rail Compliance & Internal Audits

Internal audits, supplier audits and ongoing compliance management aligned to Network Rail standards.

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Why Contractors Use 4Rail
  • Avoid failing audits

  • Pass RISQS assessments

  • Maintain Network Rail compliance

  • Reduce operational risk

  • Support tender submissions

  • Ongoing compliance management


Ongoing Compliance Support

Most rail SMEs cannot justify a full-time compliance manager. We provide that function externally.

Compliance is not a one-off exercise. Standards change, audits recur and documentation must be maintained.

4Rail Consulting offers ongoing retained support so your business remains compliant without the need for an internal compliance manager.

We effectively become your external compliance department.

Audit booked or thinking of applying for RISQS?

Book a free 15-minute compliance review call and we’ll advise what documentation, preparation and timescale is required.

In the call, we will:

• Identify key gaps
• Clarify certification requirements
• Advise on likely preparation time
• Outline next steps