ZF Rail showcases sustainable remanufacturing to Department for Transport
ZF Rail has demonstrated its rail remanufacturing capabilities and sustainability initiatives to Department for Transport representatives at its Nottingham facility.
ZF Rail recently welcomed representatives from the Department for Transport and sustainability specialists to its Nottingham facility, showcasing the company’s commitment to environmentally responsible practices within the rail sector.
The visit provided an opportunity for the company to demonstrate how its remanufacturing operations are contributing to circular economy principles in the UK rail industry.
Brian Freemantle, policy lead at the Department for Transport, visited alongside sustainability professionals Jane Lumb, Andrew Gibson, and Ben Sanderson.
During their tour of ZF’s rail workshop, the visitors gained insight into how component remanufacturing extends product lifecycles, reduces waste, and lowers carbon emissions compared to manufacturing new parts.
The demonstration highlighted the quality control measures and technological precision that enable ZF to maintain high engineering standards while meeting environmental requirements.
A significant focus of the visit was ZF’s EcoWorld 2, the company’s latest rail transmission technology. The system features a built-in reversing function and can reduce CO₂ emissions and fuel consumption by up to 20%, representing an advancement in energy-efficient drivetrain design for the rail sector.
The Department for Transport representatives expressed particular interest in how this technology could support the UK’s objectives for decarbonising rail transport.
David Morgan, head of ZF’s Global Centre of Competence – Rail, said: “We were delighted to host the Department for Transport and sustainability experts at our Nottingham facility.
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