The deal signed at the industry conference in Birmingham will see Orange Train Wash demonstrate its train washer at the £400m Global Centre of Rail Excellence currently being constructed in south Wales.
The deal builds on the partnership first set out in September 2022, with Orange Train Wash this week signing a Heads of Terms to become a commercial client of the facility.
The GCRE site will become the international showcase site for Orange Train Wash, providing clients with a hands-on opportunity to see the innovative system in action.
Chief Commercial Officer of GCRE Kelly Warburton hailed the deal as an important one for the rail industry, saying that it was based on an innovative commercial model where both OTW and GCRE will benefit from sales of the cutting-edge technology.
The system developed by Orange Train Wash uses significantly less water, energy and space than conventional train washing technology. This reduces carbon emissions, and the cost to operators of providing clean trains every day for their customers.
