It has also been awarded a key accreditation from the Railway Industry Supplier Approval Scheme (RISAS) to produce powered wheelsets at its workshop in Stoke, operated by sister company Axiom Rail.
The RISAS status granted at Stoke qualifies DB Cargo UK to manufacture powered wheelsets for part of its fleet, including its Class 66 locomotives, in addition to regular wagon wheelsets.
Both developments mean that DB Cargo UK can now service and manufacture wagon and powered wheelsets for third parties, whilst also servicing its own fleet.
Andrew Byrne, head of maintenance at DB Cargo UK, says: “These developments build on DB Cargo UK’s ability to service its own fleet and add to the services it can offer to external companies too. We’ve created world class facilities. This demonstrates DB Cargo UK’s dedication to advancing technology and new innovations and developments.”
