Clayton Equipment Ltd, based in Burton upon Trent, UK, is a leading manufacturer of industrial locomotives and railway equipment, specializing in battery, diesel, and hybrid-powered locomotives for mining, tunneling, and mainline applications. The company focuses on providing customized solutions that enhance safety, efficiency, and environmental sustainability in rail operations. Clayton Equipment serves a global clientele, delivering innovative and reliable rail solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of various industrial sectors.
Although there is a general trend towards transitioning to battery electric locomotives, the fact remains that diesel power still has a valuable part to play in rail transport around the world.
The Internet of Things has changed the way a number of key industries operate around the world. But perhaps the biggest impact yet of the IoT is in the telematics sector.
The railway industry is actively leading the charge in sustainable and eco-friendly transportation, presenting battery-powered locomotives as a promising solution for a greener future.
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.
Clayton Equipment has secured a contract to supply a fleet of twelve hybrid locomotives to the Shougang Group, the parent company for an iron ore mining operation at Macheng Mine in China.
Based on proven design, the CB45 is a 45 tonne 2 axle 0-4-0 locomotive. It is a battery only, 100% emission free locomotive with centre cab, designed to provide customers with many of the benefits of a locomotive twice the size.