The latest news from the Unipart Rail Group of Companies



Then and Now - Relay Servicing 1994 to 2023

Then and Now - Relay Servicing 1994 to 2023



Deep manufacturing knowledge is essential in the rail sector where safety standards are exceptionally high, and at our Crewe site, this is very evident....



Keeping the Railways Running

Keeping the Railways Running

Unipart Rail overhaul process for actuators prevents the railways grinding to a halt.


Tags: Better Reliability Compliant to Standards Infrastructure Reducing Obsolescence Service and Repair Technology & Product Solutions Value - High Levels of Safety Value - Increased Performance Value - Reduced Risk


The UK rail network is extensive and still has many assets in daily use that are no longer available to purchase new, or there may be limited supply. It is incredibly important that these assets are maintained in full functional use to keep trains moving....



New joint venture announced

New joint venture announced

Unipart Rail and Lucchini create LUR Ltd, covering railway wheel, wheelset and bogie activities.


Tags: Better Reliability Bogie Overhaul Compliant to Standards Customer Engagement Engineering Technology Service and Repair Traction and Rolling Stock


In a move to continue to deliver value-adding services to the rail industry, Unipart Rail and Lucchini RS Group have announced a new Joint Venture – LUR Ltd – to cover the railway wheel, wheelsets and bogie activities of both companies.
The business, which will bring together the entire Lucchini UK...



If you missed Innotrans...

If you missed Innotrans...



It's the biggest rail exhibition in the world, and the scale of InnoTrans can only be appreciated by being one of the 100,000 people visiting the 44 halls, seeing the 2500 exhibitors.
During the show we unveiled our new corporate 'look' and focused on our seven new 'propositions', as well as display...



Manufacturing - in more areas than just rail!

Manufacturing - in more areas than just rail!

A new article in 'The Manufacturer' explores Unipart's activities in Manufacturing and Logistics


Tags: Continuous Improvement Manufacturing Service and Repair Service Centre


The article contains insight into how Unipart Group's logistics, manufacturing consultancy extends far beyond either Rail or Manufacturing, and shows how we are succeeding in building a strong global business with manufacturing as one of its key pillars.
Many of our rail partners know a lot about Un...



About this author
Dave Tilmouth

Head of Marketing Communications

I'm Head of Marketing Communications for Unipart Rail, so I get to be involved in lots of exciting stuff across Traction & Rolling Stock, Infrastructure and road traffic. My colleagues know me as someone who has a perspective on everything, as well as being a bit of an extrovert!

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