Aug 18, 2025 | Rail: Civils & Structures
Slope stability is critical to the safety, reliability, and longevity of rail networks. As extreme weather events become more frequent owing to climate change, the risks posed by unstable slopes — ranging from service delays to significant infrastructure damage — have...
Aug 4, 2025 | Capability & Credentials, Energy & Power, Rail: Civils & Structures, Rail: Electrification
In the Rail and Power & Energy sectors, projects are characterised by high risk, technical intricacy, and stringent regulatory conditions. Every element must be planned and executed with precision. Delivering these projects smoothly and on schedule requires more...
Apr 30, 2025 | Rail: Civils & Structures
The role of civil design in rail infrastructure projects is fundamental to their successful planning, execution, and long-term viability. Civil engineering solutions are critical in addressing the complex demands of maintaining and improving railway networks, ensuring...
Apr 7, 2025 | Capability & Credentials, Rail: Civils & Structures, Rail: Electrification
For Rail projects, temporary works are essential not only for safe construction in constrained, operational settings, but also for ensuring that access, phasing, and safety are fully considered from day one. At Whitfield Consulting Services (WCS), we bring specialist...
Feb 18, 2025 | Rail: Civils & Structures, Rail: Electrification
200 years ago, the world was changed by the opening of the first railway in Britain. The pioneering spirit that shaped the early railways still lives on today, as the industry and government work toward achieving zero-emission rail transport and more efficient,...
Jan 7, 2025 | Energy & Power, People, Rail: Civils & Structures, Rail: Electrification, Sustainability
As we reflect on the past year, we celebrate the milestones that have defined our work in 2024: advancing the UK’s journey toward Net Zero with impactful Rail and Power & Energy projects, inspiring future engineers, adopting sustainability practices, growing...
Dec 4, 2024 | Capability & Credentials, Case Study, Rail: Civils & Structures, Rail: Electrification
Why skilled civil engineering design is key to upgrading and decarbonising the UK and Republic of Ireland’s rail landscape The rail industry faces unprecedented challenges and opportunities, requiring innovative solutions and strategic collaboration. Ageing...
Nov 21, 2024 | Rail: Civils & Structures, Rail: Electrification
The railway sector is entering a critical phase of investment, driven by the urgent need to upgrade ageing infrastructure, strengthen climate change resilience, and decarbonise rail transport systems. Plans laid out under the Network Rail’s Control Period 7 (CP7), and...
Nov 12, 2024 | Rail: Civils & Structures, Rail: Electrification
The Downs Park Road Overbridge – a 154-year-old structure located in the borough of Hackney – suffered extensive structural deterioration over the years and was in desperate need of immediate restoration. Whitfield Consulting Services (WCS) was appointed by Murphy to...
Oct 30, 2024 | Contract wins, Energy & Power, Rail: Civils & Structures, Rail: Electrification
Whitfield Consulting Services (WCS) is proud to announce our involvement in a series of high-profile projects in the Rail and Power & Energy sectors, for clients including VolkerFitzpatrick, Hitachi Energy, Murphy, High Voltage Substation Services Limited (HVSS),...
Oct 29, 2024 | Capability & Credentials, Energy & Power, Rail: Civils & Structures, Rail: Electrification
The Power & Energy and Rail sectors are going through a time of substantial investment, driven by the need to upgrade our infrastructure and move towards a global net zero emissions economy. Key projects include National Grid’s Great Grid Upgrade, Network Rail’s...
Oct 28, 2024 | Energy & Power, Rail: Civils & Structures, Rail: Electrification
Whitfield Consulting Services (WCS) is proud to present a two-part series showcasing our involvement in a range of high-profile projects within the Rail and Power & Energy sectors. Our expertise has been called on by industry leaders including VolkerFitzpatrick,... 
