Empowering expert engineers.

Empowering engineers is just as important to us internally as it is externally.

Internally, we provide our technical team the tools, information, and freedom to design and engineer solutions that are revolutionising an industry.

Externally, our software does not replace designers and engineers, but enables them to be more adaptable and efficient, allowing them to focus on the critical, not the simple.

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Our Vision.

To provide cutting-edge software that standardises the design process, empowering the rail industry to achieve decarbonisation and create a sustainable future.

With only a fraction of the world’s railways currently electrified, our focus is to develop and supply software that enhances consistency, efficiency, and assurance in the design of overhead lines. Our software produces data rich assets, facilitating a seamless design-to-build transition helping the industry move towards standardisation.

By integrating equipment from across the globe, we aim to make automated design accessible to all, empowering engineers and making electrified railways a reality worldwide.

Trusted by the industry.

Lineardraft design software is fast becoming the industry standard for designing electrified rail worldwide.

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How Zebraware came to be.

How Zebraware came to be.

Zebraware was founded by Jon and Pete in 2017. Having worked in the rail industry, they realised there was a better and more efficient way to design electrified rail systems and created a piece of software that became Lineardraft, our flagship product.

Zebraware has since grown around the vision of revolutionising the rail industry by building and implementing software that empowers expert engineers to design, commission, and maintain a sustainable transport network for the future.

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Zebraware was founded in a back bedroom

Collaborated with SNCF, working on reference design for HS2

Zebraware relocated to our current offices in Birchwood Park, Warrington

Systra became the first UK based users of Lineardraft

Lineardraft begins to be used on the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU)

Lineardraft crosses continents and work with Alpha Rail in New Zealand begins

Major software improvements introduced, including the introduction of Lineardraft Desktop

Lineardraft is first used in Australia

Usage across Australia expands with WSP- Australia acquiring Lineardraft

SME Enterprise award winners for Most Empowering Engineering Experts - North West

Lineardraft up for two SPOTLIGHT Rail Awards; Best Use of Technology and Product of the Year

What our team loves about Zebraware.

I first started as a customer service agent and because of the help and support from my colleagues, I was able to promote to an Engineering Technician! The work environment, the support from my team and the opportunities for me to learn and grow are a few reasons why I look forward to coming to work every day! I am proud to be working at a company that values its employees and encourages you to set high expectations and goals for yourself, pushing you into the unknown
so you can open your mind to new things.

Danielle, Engineering Technician

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Danielle, Engineering Technician

I’m proud to work at Zebraware, both for the work that we do, and the values that we hold. Every day at work is exciting and an opportunity to learn, and I love being a part of the culture that we’re growing.

James, Senior Solutions Engineer

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James, Senior Solutions Engineer

Having been a part of the Zebraware team from pretty much day 1, it gives me an enormous sense of satisfaction to see the company as it is today. We believe in our products, and we believe in our vision, but most importantly – we believe in our people.

I’m proud to be part of an organisation that values hard work and recognises potential. High standards are always expected, but this ensures that the products we provide to our customers are of the highest quality.

We’re a diverse team, with a wide range of skills, and we pride ourselves on solving problems with assured software solutions that align with our view of creating a sustainable transport network.

Matt, Commercial Director

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Matt, Commercial Director