Track Training Facilities

Train on Real Rail Infrastructure with ELR MotionWorks

Hands-On Railway Training in a Real World Environment

ELR MotionWorks provides a unique and practical training environment for Train Operating Companies, contractors, and rail industry training providers. Set within the live operational setting of the East Lancashire Railway, we offer hands-on experience in a controlled environment that mirrors real-world railway conditions.

With access to a wide variety of track layouts, sidings, and operational rail infrastructure, ELR MotionWorks is ideal for delivering both introductory and advanced rail training programmes – from track maintenance and fault-finding to safe working practices.

We support training across a wide range of competencies, including:

• Network Rail Sentinel & PTS

• Tamper and stone blower operation

• Rail grinding

• General Permanent Way and plant training

Our site also includes a fully equipped training room, perfect for classroom-based learning, safety briefings, assessments, and certification sessions – all in one location.

Whether you’re upskilling staff, running assessment days, or delivering full training programmes, ELR MotionWorks offers the infrastructure, expertise, and flexibility to support your goals.

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Why Choose MotionWorks

• Real infrastructure for practical training

• Flexible access to tracks and sidings

• Classroom and on-site facilities

• Proven partner with industry experience

Ready to train on real rail? Get in touch with ELR MotionWorks today.

Testimonial

Trackline Training is a small family run training provider which has been established since 1997, we provide all aspects of Rail Safety Critical Training and are based in Salford.

Earlier this year (2025) with the addition of new staff, Trackline Training moved into the field of Technical Training and approached ELR with a proposition to collaborate providing Technical Training from their heritage site at Bury.

Glenn Longworth, ELR’s Track Manager, has facilitated this collaboration and he has been exceptional.  Glenn has been extremely helpful and will always make himself available to assist whether it be for unscheduled deliveries or site access.

The goal of this new partnership is to help ELR become an accredited NSAR Training facility. This will ultimately benefit the local community, colleges and training providers with a first class training site to undertake their Rail Training.

We look forward to working closely with Glenn and his team to make this happen.

Carol Massingham, Training & Assessment Manager, Trackline Training