Safety is our Service - Smarter technology.
Safer railways.
Enhanced performance.

Petards Rail is a UK leader in intelligent rail technology, delivering safety-critical solutions that protect passengers, staff and assets while helping operators maximise reliability and efficiency. With more than 40 years of rail expertise, we combine advanced engineering, proven operational experience and innovative technology to support safer, smarter and more resilient rail networks.

Our capabilities span the complete lifecycle of rail technology solutions, including:

• Expert in-house software and hardware engineering

• Solution design, development and manufacture

• Robust supply chain and programme management

• Customer support, maintenance and lifecycle management.

At the heart of our business is the development of intelligent safety and surveillance systems designed specifically for the rail environment. We deliver SIL-accredited Driver Controlled Operation (DCO), CCTV, Automatic Selective Door Operation (ASDO), Correct Side Door Enable (CSDE), Automatic Passenger Counting (APC) and associated surveillance solutions, all engineered with passenger safety, operational performance and rail integrity as core design principles.

Our latest Generation 6 eyeTrain platform is trusted by some of the UK’s most reliable fleets, demonstrating exceptional performance in demanding real-world operating conditions. Designed around a flexible, modular architecture, eyeTrain enables operators to deploy fully integrated fleet-wide solutions or select individual modules to meet specific operational requirements, reducing complexity while supporting future expansion.

Petards Rail’s ASDO and DCO solutions provide industry-leading functionality, including beacon-free deployment and SIL 2-rated over-the-air database updates. Supporting these systems are advanced technologies such as PTeye, our innovative trap and drag prevention solution, and eyeBOS, our powerful back-office software platform.

eyeBOS enables operators and maintainers to remotely manage, monitor and optimise their fleets, supporting fault diagnosis, improving system reliability and providing safe, controlled management of ASDO and CSDE configurations. By delivering actionable operational insight, eyeBOS helps reduce downtime, improve fleet availability and enhance overall service performance.

Beyond manufacturing specialist rail systems, we work closely with customers to reduce whole-life costs and maximise asset value. Through predictive maintenance, system health checks and lifecycle planning, we help operators identify issues before they impact passenger services. Our team can assess existing CCTV and surveillance installations and recommend cost-effective upgrade paths that extend system life and improve performance without the need for complete replacement. We also provide proactive obsolescence management, helping customers forecast component availability, anticipate supply chain risks and plan future investments with confidence. This approach enables informed procurement decisions, reduces operational risk and supports long-term fleet sustainability.

Strong partnerships with leading technology suppliers ensure access to the latest innovations and emerging capabilities. Combined with our commitment to designing for future-proofing, this allows us to develop solutions that evolve with the changing needs of the railway while protecting customers’ investments.

As rail networks continue to embrace digitalisation, automation and intelligent monitoring, Petards Rail remains focused on delivering technologies that improve safety, enhance operational performance and create a better passenger experience.

We welcome the opportunity to discuss how our expertise, products and services can support your next rail project and help shape the future of safer, smarter railways.

Petards Rail Solutions is part of Petards Group which also comprises Petards Defence, RTS Solutions and QRO solutions. View the group website here.