Supporting the Past, Delivering for the Future
Our Heritage Railway Services
At Mercury3 Consult, we are passionate about preserving the legacy of rail. We work closely with heritage railway organisations to support safe, sustainable operations that honour history while meeting modern regulatory standards.
From technical compliance to training and assessments, we offer tailored services that respect the unique challenges of heritage rail while applying the same professional standards used in major mainline programmes. Our team of experienced railway professionals brings hands-on heritage and mainline experience to every engagement.
We are proud corporate members of the Friends of the Stockton & Darlington Railway.
Our mission is to help you operate safely, sustainably, and successfully, preserving the heritage experience for generations to come.
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Support with developing and reviewing Safety Management Systems, including operational rules, procedures, and assurance processes that meet current regulatory expectations.
Bespoke training programmes tailored to heritage environments, including operations, driver training, rules assessment, and Rail Incident Officer (RIO) courses.
Independent assessments of operational teams, route knowledge reviews, and development of competency frameworks.
We offer realistic, budget-conscious support that is practical for heritage operators and aligned to your specific needs.
A Heritage of Support
Our past and current support includes:
- Development of Safety Management System and Rule Book for the Weardale Railway
- Rail Incident Officers (RIO) training course delivered with Wensleydale Railway
- Competence reviews for Ecclesbourne Valley Railway
- Driver route knowledge and assessments with Peak Rail
- Technical and asset management support for the
- National Railway Museum’s Great Hall Turntable Project
- Testing for the Locomotion Project, which as part of the Railway 200 celebrations, aims to recreate the historic journey from Shildon to Stockton that took place 200 years ago in September 1825.
Image left: Heritage Railway Consultant, Norman Hugill, on-site at the Weardale Railway, testing a locomotive to prepare for recreating the historic journey from Shildon to Stockton that took place in 1825 for the Railway 200 celebrations.
Get in Touch
Christian leads our Technical Services team, which includes Operations & Maintenance, and Engineering & Asset Management services.
A highly accomplished Railway Operations expert, he excels in stakeholder management and team leadership, consistently delivering results that exceed expectations in complex, fast-paced environments.
If you’re interested in learning how we can support efficient, safe, and future-ready rail systems, leveraging our deep operational expertise to help organisations operate efficiently and sustainably, Christian is the expert in Rail Operations and Engineering & Asset Management to contact.
📧 Email: christian.stickland@m3consult.co.uk
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