Rail Technology Magazine October 2011

Good as new: Since its formation in 1993 Gordon Services has provided a fast, comprehensive and cost-effective electro-mechanical engineering service for the railway industry, specialising in undercarriage maintenance, pantograph, air conditioning and toilet overhaul for all types of rolling stock throughout the UK. Gordon Services has comprehensive maintenance facilities extending across a large area of its premises located in rural Essex. These facilities are divided into a number of specialist workshops focusing on individual component overhaul. In addition, the company has both cabinet shot blasting and external pot blasting facilities (used for heavily soiled cleaning) and multiple spray booth facilities with controlled heat and humidity (for spraying various components).Gordon Services has comprehensive maintenance facilities extending across a large area of its premises located in rural Essex. These facilities are divided into a number of specialist workshops focusing on individual component overhaul. In addition, the company has both cabinet shot blasting and external pot blasting facilities (used for heavily soiled cleaning) and multiple spray booth facilities with controlled heat and humidity (for spraying various components). Gordon Services overhaul disassembled motor body and trailer bogie components including suspension, axles and brakes. The company also overhauls air receivers, compressors, vacuum toilets, all types of valves , lead assemblies, couplings, window pans, under-seat heaters, and batteries. Whilst Gordon Services normally operates off-site from its customers, it is recognised that for some specific service requirements, there is a need to work within the customers own premises.

The company prides itself in addressing customer needs and in providing flexible solutions to customers ever increasing demands on good service. Gordon Services is able to adopt a flexible, cost-effective approach so as to be able to meet deadlines; giving the service required by the client but in no way compromising quality. The company operates its own transport fleet, providing varying sizes of vehicle and will pick up and return components for overhaul or repair.