Yellow Rail Secures Major Contract with London Trams for Bogie and Brake Overhaul

Yellow Rail, a prominent provider of specialist rail engineering services and part of the Buckland Rail group, has announced it has been awarded a significant contract with London Trams. The agreement will see Yellow Rail deliver a comprehensive turnkey solution for the overhaul of SVT bogies and brake systems across the London Trams fleet.

Yellow Rail stated that this project further solidifies its position as a trusted supplier of specialist rail engineering services within both the passenger and freight markets across the UK.

All overhaul activities will be managed end-to-end by Yellow Rail and conducted at the company’s recently invested-in facility at Litchurch Lane, Derby. This work will be supported by an “experienced and dedicated” team. The solution is specifically designed to ensure the safety, performance, and long-term reliability of the London Trams network.

Paul Cunningham, Managing Director of Yellow Rail, said: “We are pleased to be working in partnership with London Trams on this important programme. This award reflects the confidence in our technical capability and our commitment to delivering high-quality, customer-focused engineering solutions. We look forward to supporting the continued performance and safety of the London Trams fleet.”

Yellow Rail added that this contract marks “another major milestone” in its continued growth. It also demonstrates the company’s ability to deliver “complex, high-value solutions that support the long-term sustainability of the UK’s urban rail networks.”

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