Forum’s brochure showcases UK’s rail manufacturing prowess

Rail Forum has launched a new digital brochure, which showcases the UK’s rail manufacturing capability.

The UK Rail Manufacturing Capability Brochure aims to help those in the rail industry easily identify UK rail manufacturing capability and to ‘buy British’.

Featuring 50 Rail Forum members, the first edition contains case studies, a capability matrix, interactive mapping and directory elements that enable  users to quickly find specialist UK manufacturing capability to support their rail activity.

Cat Appleby, membership and engagement director at Rail Forum, said: “Members are at the heart of all our activities, and we were delighted to provide our manufacturing members the opportunity to showcase their capabilities in this practical and interactive brochure.

“We hope this new resource broadens awareness of the capabilities in the UK and that it  helps industry colleagues to source partners for the delivery of world-class railways both domestically and internationally.”

Nicola Islef, is head of marketing and communications at Transport Design International (TDI), Rail Forum’s 2024-2025 ‘manufacturing partner’.

She said: “We are delighted to be working together to promote the capabilities of UK rail manufacturing.

“At TDI, we are committed to driving lightweight innovation within the rail sector and creating opportunities for local and national suppliers.

“This brochure is an important tool for UK manufacturers and suppliers to collaborate  and support each other in rail projects, both nationally and globally.

“TDI is committed to expanding and enhancing our regional and national manufacturing presence, and we are thrilled to collaborate with Rail Forum on this significant project.”

John Pearce, chief executive at Made in Britain said: “At this pivotal time for the British economy, it’s crucial that the right strategic decisions are made to improve the UK’s rail transport infrastructure and ecosystem for generations to come.

“Choosing British-made goods or services is the most effective way to meet vital social, environmental and  economic value targets, so that everyone wins and benefits cascade.

“We encourage the use of this new resource which will help decision makers find relevant  information on UK rail manufacturing capability to support their rail activities.”

Mike Hill, deputy director of Rail and Maritime at the Department for Business and Trade, said: “The Government’s growth mission is to secure the highest sustained  growth in the G7, and Rail Forum’s digital UK Rail Manufacturing Capability brochure will help to do just that, supporting DBT’s plan to drive long-term, sustainable, inclusive and secure growth and deliver real-world impacts to people right across the country.”

To view the digital brochure, click here.