Clayton Equipment CB12 zero emission locomotive design for Bure Valley Railway
By Jessica Salt on June 24, 2025
Bure Valley Railway, in Norfolk, is the first major heritage railway in the country to invest in a new zero-emission electric locomotive for passenger use.
MINE SIM™
By Jessica Salt on June 24, 2025
Clayton Equipment have developed a solution to provide an intelligent locomotive tracking and management system to improve locomotives used within a mining environment.
Clayton Equipment agree contract with Beacon Rail Leasing for the emission free Hybrid+™ CBD90 Shunting Locomotive
By Jessica Salt on June 21, 2025
Clayton Equipment, the only British independent locomotive manufacturer in the UK capable of designing and manufacturing locomotives up to 150 tonnes, has agreed a contract with Beacon Rail Leasing for the supply of 15 innovative Hybrid+™ CBD90 locomotives along with options for a per …
How To Upgrade Your Shunter Locomotives For Maximum Efficiency
By Jessica Salt on June 6, 2025
Shunting operations are a major part of railway logistics. They are integral to the smooth and efficient operation of rail yards, industrial facilities and short-distance movements. A shunter locomotive, also known as a train shunter, plays a pivotal role in these operations by assemb …
Celebrating 90 Years Of Progress: Our Commitment To Sustainability
By Jessica Salt on May 30, 2025
For over nine decades, Clayton Equipment has been at the forefront of locomotive innovation. Founded in 1931, we have evolved from a domestic manufacturer into a global leader in sustainable rail solutions. Our guiding principle has always been to adapt to industry demands while prior …
Harnessing The Future: The Advantages Of IoT Telematics
By Jessica Salt on February 7, 2024
The Internet of Things (IoT) has revolutionised various industries, but it has perhaps proved to be the biggest game changer in the telematics sector. Telematics – the long-distance transmission of computerised information – is a technology that supports vehicle tracking and monitorin …
On The Green Track: How We Facilitate Low-Emission Environmental Rail Solutions
By Jessica Salt on January 24, 2024
When it comes to reducing transport emissions and promoting environmental rail solutions, Clayton Equipment is at the forefront of the movement. Committed to innovating the industry and moving technology towards a more sustainable path, our company facilitates low-emission rail soluti …
Revolution On Rails: The Dawn Of The First Battery Operated Locomotive
By Jessica Salt on January 10, 2024
Today, electric vehicles are fairly commonplace and battery operated locomotives are becoming increasingly more established. However, it has been a long road of invention and innovation to reach the advanced stage we found ourselves at today.