Dual Inventive Ltd and K2C Rail Ltd announce Strategic Partnership to transform rail safety
31 March 2025
Dual Inventive Ltd and K2C Rail Ltd are pleased to announce their strategic partnership to transform safety in the rail sector.
This collaboration builds on the strengths, expertise and extensive networks of both organisations. Together, we will deliver and implement cutting edge technology to enhance safety and cost efficiencies across the rail sector by driving industry-wide adoption of best practices in sustainable railway operations.
As part of this partnership, Tony Kearns, Managing Director and Chris Kearns, Operations Director from K2C Rail Ltd will join Dual Inventive’s team bringing a wealth of knowledge, experience and connections from their time working within the rail sector.
Tony Kearns, Managing Director of K2C Rail Ltd said: “We are delighted to announce this strategic partnership with Dual Inventive, which offers the potential to strengthen safety and improve operational efficiency across the rail sector. With proven success on projects and across parts Network Rail Maintenance, we aim to build on this foundation and drive the wider adoption of innovative technologies that could enhance safety, increase productivity, and contribute to a more efficient railway for all.”
By combining K2C Rail’s on-the-ground experience with Dual Inventive’s innovative technology driven solutions, customers will benefit from:
- Enhanced track worker safety, led by proven SIL-4 rated technologies
- Significant reduction in time to take line blockage or possession
- An increase in productive time on tools each shift
- Improved asset efficiency
- Reduced overall project costs
Smarter, data-driven decision-making, enabling companies optimise maintenance time, increase efficiency and reduce costs while maintaining the highest safety standards.
“We are pleased to announce Dual Inventive’s partnership with K2C Rail which will support us in introducing our portfolio of safety and efficiency products, such as the ZKL 3000 RC, to the wider UK rail supply chain. These innovations will help improve trackside safety whilst simultaneously boosting productivity and efficiency, ultimately delivering a better railway for all” said Josh Jackson, Managing Director of Dual Inventive Ltd.
This partnership comes at time of significant change within the UK rail sector with plans for the Great British Railway to take over day-to-day operations of the rail infrastructure by the end of 2026.
Dual Inventive and Network Rail have, in collaboration, been working to drive the use of existing technologies, such as the ZKL 3000 RC for T3-A (possession with application), to increase adoption and deployment to enhance safety and reduce cost inefficiencies. Ultimately, this will allow track workers to focus on getting the job done without comprising safety.
This partnership is a testament to the companies’ shared commitment to transforming safety in the rail sector.
Dual Inventive is a leading provider of innovative railway maintenance solutions to make working on the rail infrastructure safer and more efficient, whilst maximising available rail capacity and improving the reliability of the rail network. Dual Inventive’s mission is to revolutionise the way railways operate by providing cutting-edge technologies that reduce costs, improve efficiency, and enhance safety.
K2C Rail Ltd, is a UK- based leading provider of expert rail solutions with a proven track record of delivering innovative and sustainable projects across the heavy rail, high-speed rail, light rail/tram and rapid transport sectors. They offer a comprehensive range of services, including programme and project management, engineering design, construction support, and advanced track solutions such as slab and ballastless design. By providing tailored solutions not only reduce costs and environmental impact but also enhance operational efficiency.
For more information, please email us info@dualinventive.com