Article: DB ESG opens a Rail Technology Hub to drive technological advancements in the UK rail sector.
The Rail Technology Hub will be a centre of excellence for innovation, engineering and collaboration.
(Derby, 22nd of October 2025) DB ESG, a leading provider of rolling stock engineering solutions, is proud to announce it has opened a new facility, the Rail Technology Hub, which is a facility dedicated to rail engineering excellence.
Located in close proximity to DB ESG’s existing offices on the rtc Business Park in Derby, the Rail Technology Hub marks a significant investment by DB ESG. This large-scale facility will help us support our customers with cutting-edge solutions that enhance efficiency, sustainability and longevity of rolling stock.
“The Rail Technology Hub represents our commitment to staying at the forefront of rail innovation,” said Nick Goodhand, Managing Director, DB ESG. “It’s a strategic expansion that enables us to better serve our customers, collaborate with industry partners, and develop technologies that will shape the future of rail.”
The Rail Technology Hub is over 18,000 sq. ft.in size. It will house our advanced Digital Engineering Laboratory, will have dedicated engineering spaces, and a large workshop with mainline access and two roads with inspection pits.
DB ESG’s expansion is driven by the rapid growth of its specialist teams and customer demand:
- Digital Engineering: Our pioneering Digital Engineering team has been growing since we started investigating how 3D scanning and printing could be used to combat obsolescence in our sector in 2018. Since this date we have produced thousands of components for many different rail stakeholders. The new facility will host an expanded Digital Engineering Laboratory with additional 3D printers and workspace.
- Project Services Team: With increasing demand for spares holding, modification equipment, turnkey installations, and repairs, the team will benefit from a larger workshop to support its growing portfolio.
- Future Technologies Team: Focused on sustainability and innovation, this team is deploying solutions such as hydrogen linked with carbon capture devices for internal combustion engines and advanced data systems for predictive maintenance and operational efficiency. The new facility provides space to work on these new technologies, as well as to test and challenge their viability.
- Battery Development: In partnership with Turntide Technologies, DB ESG is advancing deployment of battery technology and will use the new facility to build, test, and refine battery boxes for UK rolling stock.
- Customer Collaboration: The Rail Technology Hub will also provide space for project collaboration with key industry partners.
About DB ESG:
DB ESG, established in 1995, is a leading specialist provider of rolling stock engineering solutions for the UK rail industry. As part of DB Systemtechnik, we form one of the largest rolling stock consultancies in Europe. Our world-class experts and solutions add value to both our customers and the UK rail sector.
For further information visit: www.deutschebahn.com/dbesg
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