Derby firms driving new high‑speed freight tech
Derby-based rail firms Alstom, Yellow Rail, and Rail Operations Group are developing high-speed freight technology to boost train speeds into the East Midlands Freight Terminal. The project involves redesigning wagons to match the 110mph speed of the new Class 93 locomotive.
Derby-based rail firms are developing faster high-speed freight technology. Alstom, Yellow Rail, and Rail Operations Group are working together to boost freight train speeds into the East Midlands Freight Terminal near Kegworth in Derbyshire. The project is centered on the new 110mph Class 93 locomotive. To achieve full speed, developers must redesign the wagons, currently limited to 75mph. Enabling faster freight trains will remove thousands of lorries from roads, ease congestion, and cut emissions. The Class 93 locomotive features a 'tri-mode' system, allowing operation via overhead electric, diesel, or battery power.
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