An established firm of railway engineers in Derby is moving from its premises in Pride Park to the Alstom site in Litchurch Lane, which is the largest rolling stock works in Britain.

Yellow Rail, which is part of Buckland Rail, says it will have more than twice as much workshop space which will be used to overhaul freight wagons and bogies, and that about 25 new jobs will be created. After the lease has been signed, Yellow Rail plans to complete its move by September.

Yellow Rail managing director Paul Cunningham said: ‘ This is a transformative moment for Yellow Rail. Relocating to Litchurch Lane not only gives us the vital space we need to expand our growing business, but it also allows us to work more closely with Alstom and other industry partners.’

He continued: ‘We are excited about the opportunities this move unlocks for our people, our partners and the wider rail community.’

Derby is said to be the largest cluster of rail-related businesses in Europe, employing more than 11,000 people.

The city has been chosen as the national headquarters for Great British Railways, and a new Rail Campus Derby has also been set up to be a new home for businesses near the GBR central offices.

Andy Butters is the managing director of Alstom’s Litchurch Lane works. He said: ‘We are delighted to welcome Yellow Rail to our Derby site, an organisation that reflects our shared commitment to the future of rail in the UK.

‘This collaboration is a testament to the strength of our city’s rail ecosystem and our ambition to keep it thriving for generations to come, while also representing a first step to bringing Great British Railways’ plans for Rail Campus Derby to fruition.’

Derby South Labour MP Baggy Shanker added: ‘Yellow Rail’s move to Alstom’s Litchurch Lane site is a fantastic boost for Derby and another clear vote of confidence in our city’s rail industry. This relocation not only brings new skilled jobs to the area but also strengthens Derby’s position at the forefront of UK rail innovation. I’m proud to see our city continue to lead the way in shaping the future of rail.’

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