Derby Litchurch Lane Works is a historic train factory in Derby, Europe, built by the Train Sim World featured Midland Main Line in 1876, and is now owned by Alstom. It’s the only UK facility that designs, engineers, builds, and tests trains for both domestic and export markets.

Litchurch Lane Works Location

• Historical Route Significance: The factory was built by the Midland Railway in 1876 and has a long history of train manufacturing. 
• Current Location Ownership: Alstom acquired the factory from Bombardier Transportation in January 2021. 
• Key Role in the UK Rail Industry: It’s the only United Kingdom facility that designs, engineers, builds, and tests trains for domestic and export markets. 
• The Greatest Gathering Event: Alstom is hosting a large rail celebration, The Greatest Gathering, at the Litchurch Lane Works in August 2025 to mark the 200th anniversary of the modern railway. 
• Future of the Factory: Alstom is considering relocating production to Poland or India unless the government provides assurance regarding new train orders. 
• Litchurch Origin: The name “Litchurch” is of Anglo-Saxon origin, meaning Luda’s Church, and is a historical area in the city of Derby. 
• Former Ownership: The works have been under the ownership of the Midland Railway, LMS, British Railways, British Rail Engineering Limited, ABB, Adtranz and Bombardier Transportation.