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    Rail Services

    OCS partners with rail operators to deliver expert facilities services at scale, creating rail environments that passengers love. We boost reliability, passenger confidence, and hygiene standards – so you can focus on the operations.

    Our Core Services

OCS Rail Sector in Numbers

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    125 Years

    Cleaning history and market leadership

  • 1890

    Trained and qualified rail colleagues

  • 250+

    Rail sites maintained across the UK & Ireland

  • 1500+

    Miles of railway operated on by our colleagues

Delivering trusted facilities management services that power success across the rail sector.

Core Cleaning Services for Rail

Trusted by the UK’s leading train operators, our specialist rail cleaning teams deliver essential services that keep trains, stations, and facilities clean, safe, and ready, day and night.

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    Daily Overnight Cleaning

    Our teams work through the night to deep clean train interiors, ensuring every carriage is spotless, safe, and ready for morning services.

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    Turnaround Cleaning

    Quick-response cleaning between services to keep trains presentable, hygienic, and running on time, without disruption to operations.

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    Onboard Cleaning

    Visible, responsive cleaning teams working onboard to manage spills, waste, and touchpoints, enhancing comfort and hygiene in real time.

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    Station, Office & Facility Cleaning

    From concourses to control rooms, we maintain rail stations, offices, and staff facilities to the highest standards of cleanliness and compliance.

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“OCS are a massive part of our team. They are not only keeping our trains clean, they are also keeping our colleagues and passengers safe. We have complete confidence in their ability to deliver, and we fully support the work they do.”

Avanti West Coast

Accreditations & Certifications

Safety comes first. Backed by expert training, top industry accreditations, and award-winning standards, our teams deliver consistency, compliance, and best practices every time.

OCS Accreditations
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Comprehensive Heavy Rail Solutions for Intercity Connectivity

We work with major train operating companies and rolling stock providers, including names like Alstom, LNER, GWR, and Hitachi, to deliver consistent, high-quality cleaning services across intercity and regional networks. Our teams are embedded at depots, stations, and onboard services to ensure safe, clean, and reliable environments for millions of rail passengers.

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Modern Light Rail Services for Urban Mobility

With experience working with light rail and tram systems like the Midland Metro, we provide specialist cleaning and facilities services designed for the unique demands of urban light rail. Our agile, responsive teams help keep high-frequency, high-footfall environments clean, safe, and welcoming for daily commuters and city travellers.

Case Study: West Midlands Metro

Our rail teams work diligently to service every West Midlands Metro train, ensuring each carriage is cleaned from top to bottom – whether it be during turnaround cleans or an overnight deep clean.

Self-delivered TFM for the rail industry

From high-traffic stations that connect communities to the behind-the-scenes operations that power economies, we work with you to help keep your network moving and your passengers satisfied.

Specialist Cleaning for Rail

As an industry leader in cleaning services, OCS delivers specialist solutions tailored to the unique needs of the rail sector.

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    Graffiti Removal

    Fast, effective graffiti removal across stations, rolling stock, and infrastructure. Our teams respond quickly to restore assets and reduce antisocial behaviour across the rail estate.

  • Waste Management & Bio-Hazards

    Specialist waste handling for rail-specific needs – from sidetrack litter to hazardous spills. We manage safe removal and compliant disposal to keep operations on track and environments safe.

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    Heavy Footfall & Deep Cleaning Needs

    Enhanced cleaning programs for high-traffic stations, concourses, and platforms. Our deep cleans tackle embedded dirt, spills and residue to ensure safety, hygiene and a positive passenger experience.

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Sustainable Rail Solutions for a Greener Tomorrow

By integrating smart building technologies and eco-friendly practices in stations and administrative hubs, we deliver transformative facilities services that significantly boost energy efficiency and reduce carbon footprint.

Our advanced waste management solutions go beyond compliance, implementing dynamic recycling systems and waste reduction strategies that align with the industry’s environmental targets. We also minimise the ecological impact of daily operations by using green-certified cleaning products and sustainable maintenance methods.

Explore the Latest Rail News and Projects We Deliver to Our Customers

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