Clayton Locomotives
Innovative and Sustainable Solutions
Clayton Locomotives Ltd is a leading UK manufacturer of advanced rail solutions, with a heritage dating back to 1931. Based in Burton Upon Trent, Staffordshire, the company specializes in designing and producing bespoke locomotives for mining, tunnelling, metro, and mainline railways. Known for its commitment to innovation and sustainability, Clayton focuses on low and zero-emission technologies, including diesel, battery, trolley-powered and hybrid locomotives.
With decades of expertise and a global client base, Clayton Locomotives continues to deliver high-performance, environmentally conscious rail systems tailored to complex and demanding environments.
*Photo: A Clayton CBD 80t locomotive at Sellafield nuclear complex in the UK.
Credit: HM Government
Train Shunters & Locomotives
Clayton Locomotives larger Battery, Diesel and Diesel-Electric shunters locomotives, are market leading products, developed for Metro maintenance, depot shunting and haulage applications. Easily adapted for smaller underground gauges and steep gradients (up to 1:15 permitted, with 1:25 typical).
Cut carbon emissions by keeping on track with Clayton Locomotives rail shunters & locomotives
Mining Locomotives & Shunters
Clayton has a long and distinguished history in the manufacture and supply of rail shunters / locomotives into mines around the World. Having developed an unrivalled understanding of the demanding conditions involved, Clayton can propose and produce an appropriate locomotive for any mine…. anywhere.
Zero Emission Locomotives
The transportation industry has undergone an enormous shift in recent years as governments and consumers push for greener and more sustainable solutions. And the rail industry is no exception. With diesel-powered locomotives set to be phased out by 2040 and the move towards network electrification gathering pace, the demand for zero emission and hybrid alternatives is growing.
