Unipart Rail launches new range of solutions to revolutionise global rail renewal operations

OXFORD, England, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Developed in partnership with strategic partner Thomson Engineering Design Ltd, the key features of these groundbreaking machines include:

Neil McNicholas, Managing Director, Unipart Rail commented: "We are extremely excited to introduce this range of game-changing machines to the global rail industry, alongside our partner Thomson Engineering Design. These transformative solutions represent a new era for the industry, delivering unparalleled efficiency, enhancing safety, accelerating project timescales, and ultimately saving money for our customers."

The new machine range includes:

Traditionally, the industry has relied on specialist on-track plant equipment to deliver rail renewals. Whilst there are benefits to these methods, they do pose multiple challenges in terms of cost, flexibility, logistical implications, resource, skills, and environmental impacts. 

However, with the introduction of Unipart Rail's new range of machines, the industry is set to undergo a transformative shift towards streamlined operations and enhanced productivity.

To propel the advancement and expansion of the product range, Unipart Rail and Thomson Engineering Design Ltd are also developing a transformative solution for global rail panel handling - MoRPH (Mobile Rail Panel Handler). The funding for which will be provided by the Department for Business and Trade and Innovate UK, in partnership with the Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE).

In addition, Unipart Rail also delivers a range of material handling solutions which enhance traditional rail project activities, enabling rail operators to proactively address maintenance challenges and maximise operational uptime.

By working in partnership to introduce these innovative solutions to the global rail market, Unipart Rail and Thomson Engineering Design Ltd are reshaping the landscape of rail renewal and maintenance and revolutionising the way in which projects are executed.

Dan Barnard, Operations Director, Thomson Engineering Design Ltd, said: "Our collaboration on this new range of machines further enhances and strengthens our partnership with Unipart Rail. We are proud to be working together to introduce a new approach to the rail industry and a suite of solutions which will optimise and enhance rail renewal and maintenance projects across the world."

To learn more about our new product range visit our new webpage here.

Contact: Laura Bennett, Marketing Business Partner - T&RS and Plant, Unipart Rail, M +44 (0) 7899 062643 E [email protected] 

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