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Targeting the reduction of £300m of cost

Targeting the reduction of £300m of cost

Using SmartSander to reduce costs and improve wheel adhesion

Tags: Better Reliability Condition Based Monitoring Engineering Technology Improved Performance Value - Innovation Park Signalling Reduced Cost Traction and Rolling Stock Unipart Dorman


Low adhesion is reported to cost over £300m per year in the UK and recent industry (RSSB) trials have demonstrated that in low adhesion conditions variable rate sanders can provide dramatic reductions in stopping distance over single rate systems. SmartSander from Unipart Rail contributes to reducin...
Apprentice of the Year at Unipart Rail

Apprentice of the Year at Unipart Rail

Lisa Clayton receives recognition for dedication and discipline

Tags: Business News Value - Corporate Social Responsibility Employee Engagement Unipart Dorman


Lisa Clayton has been recognised by Intec Business College as Apprentice of the Year - a fantastic achievement against a very tough field of candidates....
Unipart Rail acquires Westcode UK and Westcode Inc

Unipart Rail acquires Westcode UK and Westcode Inc

Acquisition expands the Unipart Rail portfolio

Tags: Business News Unipart Dorman


Unipart Rail announces that it has acquired 100% of the share capital of Westcode UK Limited and Westcode Incorporated, bringing the highly technical and skilled workforce and various rail capabilities of products and services into its wider operations....
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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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