Mandy Rail hails major maintenance contract across the UK

Rail maintenance outfit Mandy Rail has secured a long-term contract to be a key supplier to Touax rail, which is one of the largest lessors of rail wagons in the UK.

The County Durham-based firm, which also runs a Doncaster operation, said the contract would allow for future growth. Mark Hedley, joint managing director of Mandy Rail, said: "It’s absolutely fantastic news that Mandy Rail has won this new business. Contracts such as this bring continued stability and allow for further growth. Mandy Rail is a close-knit team, and I am delighted for everyone who works with us as we continue to build our company’s presence and excellent reputation in the market."

Fellow managing director Andy Hird added: "Our successes in our first three years of trading is proof that hard work pays off. We’ve got a fantastic team behind us and a great vision as to how we will continue to build Mandy Rail by providing the highest quality in maintaining freight wagons to keep Britain’s wagons rolling. The future looks bright