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RISQS Approved Rail Security

PTS Trained Guards Supplied UK Wide for Trackside Rail Security

Lingwood Security Management deliver protective trackside rail security to our national railway infrastructure.

All of our rail security operatives are trained in Personal Track Safety. The PTS Card, or Personal Track Safety Card, enables individuals to legally work on or nearby Network Rail train tracks. The card is issued by Network Rail’s chosen identity card scheme called Sentinel.

Our rail security team are highly trained in trackside safety to deliver a fully compliant, skilled service across all aspects of the railway sector. They are highly competent operators; fully uniformed at all times and carry all of the necessary PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) with them, supplied and approved by head office.

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Tailored to your budget and requirements

In the current economic climate we understand that budgets are tight. With this in mind we have cleverly tailored our rail security service to use the latest technology and keep costs low, without compromising on security measures or quality performance.

We can deliver a bespoke manned trackside rail security solution to match your exact needs, and your exact budget.

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About Lingwood Security

  • Highly trained SIA-licensed security officers
  • Achilles accredited and RISQS approved
  • PTS, BESC or SHEA trained Guards
  • A fully accountable, well-managed security company
  • Affordable, flexible security solutions
  • Experienced, smart, professional and dedicated security guards
  • Uniformed or plain clothed security guards
  • An accurate electronic timekeeping system that shows exact patrols of your site
  • A self-sufficient security company that provides welfare facilities
  • One security company to cover all of your security requirements across the UK
  • Short notice manned security cover

Lingwood Security is a Security Industry Authority (SIA) certified contractor.

  • Outstanding Trackside Rail Security Team – we are proud of our rail operatives as their attention to detail is second to none. The railways are a very dangerous place, both for workers and for the general public, so they require a highly competent security team to look after them.
  • RISQS Approved, PTS Trained, Fully Qualified – Lingwood Security Management hold all relevant accreditations for working in the railway industry, through Achilles and all of our rail security operatives are RISQS approved too. Each Officer holds a valid SIA Licence, is screened and vetted to BS7858.
  • Counter Terrorism Trained – all of our guards are trained in Counter Terrorism Awareness to mitigate the ever-present threat posed by extremists.
  • Rapid Response Service – our rail security operatives can be deployed quickly and efficiently across the UK with just a couple of hours’ notice. This has previously allowed us to step in and help our clients at very short notice, leading to strong long-term relationships.

Don’t just take our word for it… here's what Network Rail had to say:

“My experience of Lingwood Security Management is that they are a professional and efficient company. I have been pleased by the service they have offered, and they have exceeded my expectations.”

Simon Martin, Route Performance Improvement Manager – Network Rail