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IRSE Signalling Licensing and Competence Management
OSL Global is an authorised IRSE assessing agency supporting signalling professionals and organisations with competence management and licensing assessments.
Understanding the Role of a Principal Contractor
If you are planning infrastructure works that require a licensed Principal Contractor, OSL provides multidisciplinary engineering and delivery support across signalling, telecoms, electrification and plant.
Apprenticeship Achievement at OSL During National Careers Week
This week is National Careers Week, a UK initiative that brings together schools, employers and training providers to highlight career pathways and improve access to guidance for young people.
Signalling Systems Experience Across Legacy and Modern Platforms
OSL delivers comprehensive signalling services with experience across a wide range of railway control systems and technologies.
What Does ‘Turnkey’ Actually Mean in Rail Infrastructure?
For OSL, turnkey delivery means providing a coordinated framework that integrates design, installation management, testing and commercial control under one accountable structure.
Electrification & Plant (E&P) Engineering
At OSL Global, we provide integrated E&P engineering support from our offices in Crewe and Swindon, delivering design-to-commissioning services across the UK rail network.
Major Thames Clippers Expansion at the Port of Tilbury
Backed by a £59 million investment package, the development includes new pier infrastructure and a purpose-built dry-dock facility.
National Apprenticeship Week 2026
National Apprenticeship Week is an opportunity to recognise the real impact apprenticeships have, not just on individuals, but on businesses and the wider infrastructure industry.
Supporting Network Rail Anglia across multiple live workstreams
OSL is currently supporting Network Rail (Anglia Route) across multiple live workstreams, providing engineering, construction management and early-stage technical support within operational railway environments.
IRSE licensing for UK and international rail projects
OSL Global provides end-to-end support for IRSE licensing, assessment and renewal, working with both UK-based and international organisations delivering rail signalling projects.
Temporary works and installation methodology
Where access constraints, live environments, multiple interfaces or programme pressure exist, early consideration of temporary works and installation methodology is critical to safe and predictable delivery.
What is Principles Testing in Rail Signalling?
Principles Testing is a structured verification process used within rail signalling projects to confirm that signalling logic, control tables and system data align with approved design intent and operational principles.
Rapid mobilisation in infrastructure delivery
OSL Global supports programme stabilisation and recovery through parallel mobilisation across design, engineering, assurance and site-based delivery.
Railway 200 in Crewe
OSL Global recently attended the Railway 200 event at Crewe Station, joining people from across the rail industry and local communities to support a nationwide celebration marking 200 years of passenger rail in the UK.
Cyber Essentials Certification
OSL Global has successfully renewed our Cyber Essentials certification, reaffirming our ongoing commitment to cyber security across all areas of our business.
Shaping the Future: Emerging AI Trends in Rail and Infrastructure
Monitoring how digital technologies are evolving across rail and infrastructure, ensuring our engineering approach, systems thinking and assurance processes remain aligned with the future direction of the industry.
Land Management Works at Bersham Colliery
Early land management works are underway at the former Bersham Colliery site. OSL has begun controlled vegetation removal and ecological assessments to support long-term, environmentally responsible regeneration.
Protecting Signalling Assets Through Innovation
OSL have developed bespoke 3D-modelled sealing caps to prevent tampering with BR930 relays and SSI interlocking modules, reinforcing safety through thoughtful engineering detail.
ISO Certification Renewal
ISO certification reflects the strength of our management systems and our continued focus on quality, safety and environmental responsibility across all areas of delivery.
Multidisciplinary Rail Engineering and Integrated Delivery
Multidisciplinary rail engineering partners play a critical role in managing complexity, reducing risk, and supporting the safe, efficient delivery of projects across the network.