Yellow Rail, a specialist rail engineering firm under the Buckland Rail group, is relocating to Alstom’s Derby Litchurch Lane Works in a move that will more than double its existing workshop capacity.
The relocation, set for completion by September 2025, will allow Yellow Rail to expand its freight wagon and bogie overhaul capabilities and integrate remote field services onto a single site. The company anticipates creating approximately 25 new jobs as part of this growth initiative.
The Litchurch Lane site, operated by Alstom, is the UK’s only facility that designs, builds, and tests trains for both domestic and international markets. The move positions Yellow Rail closer to major OEM and Tier 1 partners, aligning with the development of Rail Campus Derby, an industry cluster designed to accelerate innovation and co-location in the sector.
This announcement reinforces Derby’s standing as a national rail hub, already employing over 11,000 people in the sector. The city was chosen as the home of Great British Railways in 2022 and continues to attract investment and industrial collaboration within the rail supply chain. The transition comes as Alstom prepares for a high-profile rail industry showcase, further cementing the site’s role in shaping the future of UK rail manufacturing and maintenance.
