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- Esh Rail Services Ltd
Esh Rail Services Ltd
- Company number
- 14888129
- Incorporated
- 23 May 20233 years trading
- Registered office
- White Moss Quarry, Radway Green, Crewe, CW1 5UJ
- Nature of business
- Construction of railways and underground railways; Freight rail transport; Other transportation support activities
Esh Rail Services Ltd is a 3-year-old private limited company registered in Crewe, company number 14888129, one of 29 civil engineering contractors in Crewe. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 28 February 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 31 May 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 May 2027.
Key dates
Worked out from the year end and filing history on the Companies House register.
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Finances
From each year's balance sheet filed at Companies House. Small companies do not have to publish turnover or profit, so these are balance sheet figures.
- Net assets down £548K (-201.6%) on the year before, to -£820K.
- Current assets of £10K against £831K owed within a year: 0.0 times cover.
- 41 employees on average, up from 36 the year before.
- Balance sheets on record for 2 years, 2024 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May 2025 | -£820K | £10K | £10K | £831K | 41 |
| 31 May 2024 | -£272K | £15K | £105K | £377K | 36 |
Where Esh Rail Services Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Crewe (CW1), in the Cheshire East local authority area, North West. Show CW1 5UJ on a map.
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What happens if Esh Rail Services Ltd files late
Companies House charges an automatic penalty the day after the deadline, and it rises the longer the accounts are late. These are the dates for this company's accounts due on 28 February 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Mar 2027 to 31 Mar 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Apr 2027 to 31 May 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Jun 2027 to 31 Aug 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Sep 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Jun 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 31 Aug 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Nov 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 May 2028 | another 10% of any unpaid tax |
For returns filed on or after 1 April 2026. Late three times in a row and the £200 penalties become £1,000 each.
Company details
As held on the Companies House register.
- Company number
- 14888129
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 23 May 2023 (3 years ago)
- Registered office
- White Moss Quarry, Radway Green, Crewe, CW1 5UJ
- Nature of business
- Construction of railways and underground railways (SIC 42120)
Freight rail transport (SIC 49200)
Other transportation support activities (SIC 52290) - Year end
- 31 May (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 May 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 6 November 2025
- Previous names
- Dbi Rail Limited (until 13 Feb 2026)
Land Recovery Rail and Civils Ltd (until 12 Jun 2024)
Land Recovery Rails and Civils Ltd (until 5 Jun 2023)
Filing notes for civil engineering contractors
Civil engineering contractors usually carry plant and machinery, so capital allowances (the annual investment allowance and the main pool) do much of the work in the corporation tax computation.
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- KB Signall Ltd2025
- Leisure Surfaces (Cheshire) Limited2002
- M Wood Construction Services Ltd2015
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Frequently asked questions
When are Esh Rail Services Ltd's accounts due?
Esh Rail Services Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 28 February 2027 (in 138 days), covering the period to 31 May 2026.
When is Esh Rail Services Ltd's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 May 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 May 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 March 2027.
Is Esh Rail Services Ltd still trading?
Esh Rail Services Ltd is listed as active on the Companies House register as of 1 Oct 2026. Active means it has not been dissolved or entered insolvency; it does not show whether it is currently taking on work.
What does Esh Rail Services Ltd do?
Esh Rail Services Ltd is registered under Construction of railways and underground railways (SIC 42120); Freight rail transport (SIC 49200); Other transportation support activities (SIC 52290).
How old is Esh Rail Services Ltd?
Esh Rail Services Ltd was incorporated on 23 May 2023, 3 years ago.
What is the penalty if Esh Rail Services Ltd files its accounts late?
Companies House charges £150 if the accounts are up to 1 month late, £375 up to 3 months, £750 up to 6 months and £1,500 after that, doubled if the previous year's accounts were also late. HMRC charges £200 for a CT600 filed a day late and another £200 at 3 months.
Official records
View Esh Rail Services Ltd on Companies House for filed documents, officers and the full history.
Based on the Companies House register (snapshot 1 Oct 2026). Deadlines are worked out from the register and assume a standard accounting period; a change of year end or a short period moves them. This page is general information, not tax or accountancy advice.