From a small dream to a trusted partner in the rail industry...

Since our founding in 2006 by Joseph O'Connor, JK Rail has consistently evolved from a small regional contractor into a nationwide infrastructure delivery partner known for quality, reliability and capability across fencing, civil works, fabrication and vegetation management. 

Over the years, JK Rail has expanded its capability across multiple sectors and geographies while maintaining a strong foundation in safety, compliance and operational excellence. We have achieved key industry accreditations that reflect our governance and delivery standards, including RISQS recognition and FORS accreditation, demonstrating our ability to meet stringent third-party assessment criteria for quality, risk controls and operational systems. 

Our project delivery track record highlights both planned infrastructure works and responsive site delivery, spanning complex perimeter security systems, bridge access structures and extensive boundary fencing installations. We have delivered projects with values ranging into the hundreds of thousands of pounds, reinforcing our ability to manage technical scope, logistics and commercial performance at scale. These works include engineered access structures, comprehensive perimeter upgrades and significant civil refurbishment packages that showcase our diverse capability beyond traditional fencing and maintenance services. 

2006 - The Beginning
Founded in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, JK Rail entered the infrastructure sector with a focus on rail-side maintenance, perimeter systems and engineered access solutions. In our earliest phase of growth, the business developed a bespoke rail gate system designed for operational safety and long-term durability - a product still in use across live infrastructure environments today. This early innovation set the foundation for JK Rail’s reputation for practical engineering, quality fabrication and delivery in safety-critical settings.

2013 - Industry Accreditation & Governance Recognition
JK Rail achieved CHAS (Contractors Health & Safety Assessment Scheme) accreditation, formally validating our health, safety and risk management systems. In the same year, we successfully completed a Link-Up / RISQS Audit, demonstrating our ability to operate under regulated supplier governance, quality assurance frameworks and third-party compliance standards required for national infrastructure delivery.

2014 - Tier 1 Contractor Engagement & National Infrastructure Programmes
JK Rail undertook fencing and boundary works in partnership with Balfour Beatty Rail, supporting large-scale infrastructure programmes delivered under formal commercial, safety and programme management structures. This marked a significant step into Tier 1 contractor supply chains, reinforcing our capability to operate within complex, multi-stakeholder project environments.

2015 - Specialist Systems & Commercial Sector Expansion
JK Rail became an EXMESH Approved Installer, strengthening our credentials in high-security fencing and specialist perimeter systems. During this period, we expanded beyond core infrastructure into commercial and private-sector delivery, completing access gate installations for Selco Builders Merchants and perimeter and boundary works for London Square Construction. We also supported programmes in partnership with Skanska Cementation, delivering fencing and security systems as part of embankment stabilisation and infrastructure protection projects.

2016 - Major UK Airport Infrastructure Programme
JK Rail played a central role in a multi-year perimeter security and guardrail upgrade programme at London Luton Airport, working in partnership with White Mountain Construction and Buckingham Group.
 

2016 - Hospitality & Built Environment Projects
JK Rail delivered specialist access and safety systems for the Mad Hatter Hotel, Blackfriars, supplying and installing galvanised Kee Klamp handrails as part of the hotel’s roof terrace and building upgrade programme. This reinforced our capability to deliver precision fabrication and compliant access systems in commercial and public-facing environments.

2017 - Port & Logistics Infrastructure Delivery
JK Rail was appointed by White Mountain Construction to deliver security fencing and access gate systems at London Gateway Port as part of a major port upgrade programme. This project required coordination within a live logistics and freight environment, reinforcing our ability to maintain operational continuity while delivering secure perimeter and access infrastructure in high-throughput industrial settings.

2017 - Utilities, Housing & Community Projects
JK Rail supported Thames Water and Onsite with chain-link and high-security fencing installations to protect critical utility assets. We also completed GRP step coverings and secure compound installations on behalf of Du Cane Housing Association, including protective fencing for generator enclosures at a children’s hospice - demonstrating our ability to deliver both critical infrastructure protection and community-focused projects to the same professional standard.

2018 - Multi-Sector Infrastructure & Utility Partnerships
JK Rail continued to expand its non-rail portfolio, delivering chain-link fencing and access control systems in partnership with Thames Water and Onsite, supporting secure asset protection across utility and infrastructure sites. These projects further strengthened our role as a multi-sector delivery partner capable of operating across transport, utilities, aviation, logistics, commercial and residential environments.

2019–2022 - Framework Delivery & Network Maintenance Expansion
JK Rail strengthened its role as a long-term delivery partner, supporting repeat clients and expanding into planned and reactive maintenance programmes across transport, commercial and residential environments. During this period, our scope broadened to include fabric maintenance, structural repairs  and multi-site boundary management, reinforcing our ability to support both one-off capital works and ongoing asset management frameworks. 

2023 - Live Rail Network & Principal Contractor Partnerships
JK Rail entered a new phase of growth through its partnership with Hollywell Building Services, supporting fabric and civil maintenance delivery across the Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) network. This milestone reflects our ability to operate within live operational rail environments, delivering compliant, safety-critical works across multiple stations and infrastructure assets under structured governance and performance reporting systems.

2024 - Multi-Sector Asset Management & Housing Association Support
Building on long-term relationships with infrastructure and commercial clients, JK Rail expanded its delivery portfolio to include housing associations and managed estates, providing secure perimeter systems, access upgrades and fabric maintenance works that protect residents, assets and critical services. This period marked a strategic shift towards end-to-end asset support, combining capital projects with planned and reactive maintenance across transport, housing and commercial property portfolios.

Today - A National, Multi-Discipline Infrastructure Partner
JK Rail now operates as a nationwide delivery partner, trusted by principal contractors, infrastructure operators, housing associations and commercial clients to deliver fencing, civil works, fabrication, vegetation management and maintenance services across live networks and complex operational sites. Our work spans framework delivery, emergency response and long-term asset management, ensuring continuity of service for long-standing clients while continually expanding into new sectors and geographies.