BEACON RAIL FINANCE (EUROPE) LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
96Excellent
1.2vs last year
#360 in UK
#11 in Travel And Transportation
#166 in London

Company Information

Company Number
08488775
Registered Address
4th Floor 4 Matthew Parker Street, London, United Kingdom, SW1H 9NP
Status
Active
Employee Count
0
Turnover
£103,195,000
EBITDA
£87,121,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
15 April 2013
Nature of Business
77390 - Renting and leasing of other machinery, equipment and tangible goods not elsewhere classified
Industries
Travel And Transportation
Region
London

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
14 days
Shortest Period:0 days
Longest Period:60 days
Max Contractual:60 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
99%
31-60 Days
1%
After 60 Days
0%
Not Paid Within Terms17%

Payment Features

Participates in Codes✗ No
E-Invoicing✗ No
Supply Chain Finance✗ No

Payment Score History

Excellent (80+) Good (60-79) Fair (40-59) Poor (20-39) Very Poor (<20)

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2025-07-31
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 202531 Jul 20251499%1%0%17%
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 202404 Feb 20251694%4%2%11%
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 202429 Jul 20241599%1%0%22%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202327 Jul 20231695%5%0%10%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202221 Jul 202214100%0%0%11%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202131 Jan 20221199%1%0%34%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202124 Aug 20211196%4%0%19%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202130 Jul 20211196%4%0%8%
01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 202029 Jan 20211497%3%0%9%

Payment Time Trends

Payment Distribution Trends

Invoice Payment Practices

This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

It is Beacon Rail' policy that procurement managers agree payment terms and terms and conditions for supplier services with suppliers prior to entering into any transactions. Suppliers' invoices are then settled within the agreed terms provided these are submitted in a timely manner.

Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

NA

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

60

Dispute Resolution Process

Beacon Rail is committed to dealing with suppliers in a fair, timely and professional manner while conforming to internal processes and controls. All supplier' queries are addressed and resolved as quickly and efficiently as possible prior to payment being made. Our escalation process stipulates that in the event a dispute cannot be resolved by our Accounts Payable team, the matter is referred to the CFO and the relevant Procurement Manager. All payment specific enquiries can be made to the Accounts Payable team via telephone or by e-mail.

Other Payment Information

Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?

For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.

Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?

This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It's not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.

Does this business offer supply chain finance?

This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.

Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

No information available

Company Summary

BEACON RAIL FINANCE (EUROPE) LIMITED is a leading rail leasing company in Europe, providing innovative and sustainable solutions for the rail industry. The company was established in 2008 and is headquartered in London, UK.

The company's sustainability program is focused on reducing the environmental impact of the rail industry. They have implemented initiatives such as energy-efficient train designs, use of renewable energy sources, and reduction of carbon emissions. BEACON RAIL also works closely with their customers to develop sustainable transportation solutions.

BEACON RAIL offers a wide range of products and services, including leasing and financing of locomotives, freight wagons, and passenger trains. They also provide maintenance and asset management services to ensure the smooth operation and longevity of their assets.

The key people at BEACON RAIL include the CEO, Ted Gaffney, who has over 25 years of experience in the rail industry, and the CFO, Richard Carr, who has a background in finance and banking. The company also has a team of experienced professionals who are experts in the rail leasing and transportation sector.

The company's website (www.beaconrail.com) provides information about their services, sustainability program, and latest news and updates. Their registered office address is 6th Floor, 90 Fetter Lane, London, EC4A 1PT, UK.

In summary, BEACON RAIL FINANCE (EUROPE) LIMITED is a leading rail leasing company in Europe, with a strong focus on sustainability. They offer a range of products and services to the rail industry and are led by a team of experienced professionals. Their website provides all the necessary information about the company and their registered office is located in London, UK.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£17,991,425
Net Worth
£27,158,412
Total Current Assets
£34,129,387
Total Current Liabilities
£589,211,147

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