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

Services That Keep You on Track

Stay Connected With Remote Condition Based Monitoring: Locowatch™

LocoWatch™ is our built-in telematics system, now fitted as standard on all suitable locomotives. It gives operators live data on over 40 key performance metrics — including fuel use, battery levels, operating hours and faults, all in real time.

Designed to cut downtime and operating costs, LocoWatch™ helps plan maintenance based on actual use, not guesswork. Operators can access the data through a personalised dashboard, and we also provide a free monthly report with key stats like distance travelled, emissions saved, and more.

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A Guide To Battery-Diesel Hybrid Locomotives: The Future Of Rail Transport

Discover the power of Battery, Diesel, and Hybrid Locomotives in our comprehensive guide. Learn how these innovative solutions are transforming the rail industry, offering sustainable and cost-effective alternatives for your operations. In this guide, you’ll discover:

  • How hybrid locomotives are revolutionising the rail industry.
  • The cutting-edge technology behind hybrid locomotives.
  • The environmental benefits and sustainability of hybrid technology.
  • Compelling reasons to adopt hybrid locomotives.

What Our Clients Say

You are one of the very few suppliers whom always deliver what you promised…and if you don’t you always fix it!

Mainline Locomotive, Germany

Throughout the project working with Clayton Locomotives has been very rewarding, with invaluable input into the rail haulage design, engineering design and manufacture progress reporting throughout the build stage, to final on-site commissioning and training. A refreshing experience second to none. I would highly recommend Clayton Locomotives and the company has been a pleasure to work with.

Karel Gerretsen, CEO Hencon Mining

Our partnership with Clayton Locomotives will help us meet the increasing demand for lower emissions, new technology more capacity and cost-effective assets. The new locomotives will provide environmental benefits and allow our customers to realise cost savings in fuel.

Beacon Rail Leasing

I would like to put on record the excellent service we have had from your staff at Clayton’s with information and advice along with spare parts when needed. It is always a pleasure doing business with them.

Mine Locomotive UK

As part of our drive to become a more sustainable business we are committed to reducing our carbon footprint, with the need to deliver value for money maintain progress in our decommissioning programme. Clayton Locomotives will help to contribute to our carbon reduction commitments

Large multi-function nuclear site, Cumbria

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  • A Guide to Battery-Diesel Hybrid Locomotives

Sustainable Shunter Trains, Built for the Future

We design and build low and zero-emission battery and hybrid shunters that cut costs, reduce downtime and future-proof your rail operations.

With diesel trains set to be phased out by 2040, our powerful and customisable locomotives are built to meet today’s toughest performance and environmental demands without the need for full electrification.

  • Zero emissions & low noise
  • Reduced operating & maintenance costs
  • Regenerative braking & hybrid options
  • Real-time monitoring with LocoWatch™

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  • Shunters and Locomotives Leaflet

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