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As we kick off 2025, DB ESG is embarking on an exciting new chapter. We are proud to announce the evolution of our digital manufacturing service into something that better reflects the critical role engineering plays in shaping the future of our industry.

Hitachi Rail is working with Innovate UK, University of Birmingham and DB ESG to reduce emissions and cost in the railways, while delivering more inclusive trains and supporting British innovation and skills.

DB ESG is proud to announce the successful expansion of its Digital Manufacturing (DM) services. Building on its innovative work in 3D printing, DB ESG now offers a comprehensive DM service to the UK rail industry, demonstrating significant growth and development in this business area.

We believe that digital manufacturing is already transforming the manufacturing sector, making it more sustainable, more efficient, and less wasteful. Challenges such as obsolescence should be banished into history, making our sector much more innovative, responsive and technology driven than ever before.

by Eoin Thorpe

(Derby, 22nd of March 2023) Safety system on London Trams network to prevent the overspeeding of trams receives Safety Integrity Level 2 (SIL2) certification. This SIL2 accreditation is a UK first for a light rail overspeed protection system and provides independent safety assurance.

(Derby, 24th of May 2023) Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has appointed leading rolling stock engineering consultancy DB ESG to deliver its tram safety improvement programme.

Why is it important that welding is controlled for new build rolling stock? How does this apply to the repair and maintenance of existing rail vehicles? Which of the standards now apply to our rail sector? Our welding expert, Damian Janowski takes you through the welding controls and standards that apply to the rail industry and the support available from DB ESG.