The latest news from the Unipart Rail Group of Companies



Unipart Rail and Freightliner win FTA Award

Unipart Rail and Freightliner win FTA Award

Most Innovative Company of the Year awarded to SmartServe depot in Crewe


Tags: Collaborative Working Customer Engagement Depot Stores Management Value - Innovation Innovative Solutions Supply Chain Management


On the 13th of December Unipart Rail and Freightliner won the Most Innovative Company of the Year at the FTA Awards for the SmartServe solution provided at the Freightliner depot in Crewe.

The Freight Transport Association is an organisation that brings together leaders from across the supply ch...



 Demonstrating innovation at the RVE Exhibition

Demonstrating innovation at the RVE Exhibition

Unipart Rail exhibited Aqueous Guard and Fiber Protector that maintain a vehicle's presentation and reduce cleaning costs


Tags: Value - Innovation Productivity Supply Chain Supply Chain Management Supply Chain Services Traction and Rolling Stock


Unipart Rail exhibited at the RVE Exhibition which took place in early October at Pride Park in Derby....



Electric Car charging point installed at Unipart Rail's Doncaster office

Electric Car charging point installed at Unipart Rail's Doncaster office

Charging point for electric and hybrid cars for use by visitors and staff


Tags: Value - Corporate Social Responsibility Customer Engagement Employee Engagement Value - Innovation Reduced Environmental Impact


Two new charging points have been installed at Unipart Rail's Doncaster office for use by visitors and staff who have electric or hybrid cars....



Aqueous Guard advertised on Unipart Rail's vehicles

Aqueous Guard advertised on Unipart Rail's vehicles

Fleet of lorries to give nationwide exposure of unique anti-graffiti coating


Tags: Infrastructure Value - Innovation Reduced Cost Reduced Environmental Impact Traction and Rolling Stock


The fleet of Unipart Rail's delivery vehicles are being used to promote Aqueous Guard, a unique nano-coating that protects all types of hard surfaces from dirt, grime and graffiti.
The coating is suitable for a wide number of internal and external applications such as the outside of train vehicles...



Unipart Rail acquires leading technology company Instrumentel Ltd

Unipart Rail acquires leading technology company Instrumentel Ltd

Unipart Rail has acquired a controlling stake in one of the UK’s leading technology companies, Instrumentel Ltd, to help drive the digital modernisation of the railway.


Tags: Value - Increased Digital Improved Performance Value - Innovation Traction and Rolling Stock


Instrumentel Ltd is a leader in the design and manufacture of telemetry systems for rail, automotive and industrial processes. The company provides products to give insights into operational performance such as through ‘real time’ remote condition monitoring and diagnostics.
The acquisition is an ...



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Paul Markwell

Marketing Manager - T&RS

I am responsible for the marketing and communications for the Traction and Rolling Stock operation of Unipart Rail based in Doncaster.