Rail Industry Medical & Drug Testing Services
Our rail drug & alcohol testing services are able to provide you with an updated drug & alcohol (D&A) assessment, which is perfect for those returning to the railway industry, or for rail organisations seeking to undertake unannounced or random drug and alcohol screenings.
Protecting your reputation, your staff and the wider public is possible with our range of testing services, contact us for more information.
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We aim to provide the best drug and alcohol testing service to the rail industry.
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We have an innovative, experienced team of rail and medical professionals.
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Years of combined clinical experience across NHS service delivery.
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we share services to a wide range of clients.
About Us
We offer a wide range of services to meet current industry demands in the UK. These include Rail/Transport/Construction/Windfarms as well as a range of services for General Health and Wellbeing.
Dedicated to Providing High Quality Health Screening Services
Safety critical and rail industry workers must pass a drug and alcohol screening before they can start work. It is illegal for employees to work while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Our medical team of specialist doctors and nurses are trained to deliver the health diagnostic and assessment needs for any industry. We care about your health & well-being and provide you with a quality guarantee of our commitment to excellence and delivery of exceptional services.
We also provide a comprehensive range of urine/oral fluid testing to industry to ensure the safety of all staff. Medical reports cover the results of all lab tests.
Our services can be delivered at our health centre based in South Wales or on-site at your premises. Contact us today to speak to an adviser who can help:
Supporting Employers with employee health services
We offer a range of medical services that extend across all industries. The health and well-being of employees is vitally important, a fit and happy work force is a key factor in organisational productivity. There is a significant cost to benefit ratio on health.
We supply employee Health Surveillance a mandatory requirement for employees working with certain risk factors as part of their roles, we can support you with the risk assessment to identify the exact services your require.
In addition we offer a range of services to support health and wellbeing within the workplace helping employers offer pro-active interventions to create positive working environments.
Our Services
Rail Drug & Alcohol Screening
A urine sample is collected and sent to our approved lab for screening against Railway Group Standard GE/RT8070 Drugs and Alcohol, ensuring the safety of all workers.
The Screening
For the Network Rail Drug and Alcohol Screening, individuals provide a urine sample for analysis. The sample is sent to our RISQS-approved, UKAS-accredited laboratory for testing against a full panel of banned substances.
Results can take up to 3 days, longer if further investigation is required. Positive samples lead to a 5-year suspension noted on your Sentinel profile. A fast-track service is available for a small fee, with same-day results possible in some cases. Alcohol is assessed using an intoximeter (breath test), with immediate results.
Substances Tested
- Amphetamines (incl. Methamphetamines)
- Benzodiazepines
- Cannabis
- Cocaine
- EDDP (Methadone metabolite)
- MDMA
- Opiates
- Propoxyphene
- Alcohol (Home Office approved breathalyser)
Screening Locations
Our screening/collection services can be conducted at our centre or on your premises, including office and site-based locations across the UK. Contact us to discuss your testing regime and requirements.
Rail Industry Medical
To undertake a Personal Track Safety course, candidates must meet the mandatory medical requirements defined in Network Rail Standard NR/L2/OHS/00124.
During the consultation you'll complete a medical questionnaire and undertake a medical examination. This assesses general health, body mass index, visual acuity, colour perception, visual field, mobility, coordination and hearing. Results are combined to give a fitness-for-work indication, and are uploaded within 24 hours unless a referral is needed.
What Happens At The Medical
The medical is conducted by a competent, approved occupational health examiner as part of a Level 1 medical screening:
- Medical Questionnaire
- Blood Pressure
- Weight / Height / BMI
- General Mobility
- Audiometry
- Vision & Colour Vision
- General Health
If a candidate doesn't meet a satisfactory level, the examiner may refer them to their GP with guidance, or to an Occupational Health Physician for specialist consultation (additional charges may apply).
Health & Wellbeing
We support employers with comprehensive health and wellbeing services for employees, helping ensure staff are fit and safe in their roles while boosting workplace performance.
Supporting health and wellbeing in the workplace leads to measurable gains in condition and performance, helping individuals overcome challenges and driving business success efficiently and effectively.
Business Services
Our services are tailored with the employer to assess whether an individual can safely perform their operational activities. Key features include:
- Confidential 1-2-1 appointment with an experienced nurse/health practitioner
- Personal medical report
- Advice for positive lifestyle changes
- Musculoskeletal assessment
- Hearing & eyesight testing
- Blood pressure
- Weight & BMI
- Drug & alcohol testing (if requested)
Health Surveillance Services
An ongoing system of health checks, often required by law for employees exposed to noise, vibration, radiation, solvents, fumes, dusts or other hazardous substances.
Why It Matters
- Detects ill-health effects early
- Provides data to evaluate health risks
- Lets employees raise health concerns
- Highlights gaps in workplace controls
- Reinforces training on protective equipment
We help with risk assessments to identify roles that need surveillance. A proactive regime highlights where more control is needed — blanket coverage for all staff is best avoided, as it can mislead and waste money.
Important Distinction
Health surveillance is a specific legal requirement and shouldn't be confused with general wellbeing checks or fitness-to-work examinations that aren't directly linked to a workplace risk.
Affordable Drug and Medical Screening
Rail Medical & Drug/Alcohol Test
New starters to the rail industry must complete an approved medical and drug test before they can begin work.
- Fasting required: 10–14 hours
- Report available same day
- Receive report by email
Individual Medical or Drug/Alcohol Test
A single, straightforward screening for staff who only need one type of assessment completed.
- Excellent availability
- Fast result processing
- Receive report by email
Corporate Medical Requirements
Complete services covering all of your company's medical and drug & alcohol screening requirements.
- All staff office/site medical & D&A screenings
- Health & wellbeing programmes
- Incident response / for-cause testing
Get in touch
A friendly member of our team is ready to help — call or email us today
Frequently asked questions
Our offices
A friendly member of our professional team will be more than happy to help.
Absolute Biomedical Ltd. Ty Cynon, Navigation Park Abercynon.
S. Wales CF45 4SN
Absolute Biomedical – Drug and Medical Testing Services
S. Wales CF45 4SN