UCW provides innovative rail transport solutions to South Africa and selected export markets. Since 1957, 14 000 new locomotives, suburban trains and coaches have been designed and manufactured at its 37-hectare facility situated at Nigel, South Africa. Refurbishing and upgrading of rolling stock is a significant element of UCW’s growth strategy.

The business is world renowned for the design and manufactures of electric locomotives, diesel electric/diesel hydraulic locomotives, and intercity passenger coaches, electric multiple units, railcars and all-purpose freight wagons.

As a leading player in the South African railway industry, UCW is committed to delivering highest quality products and service excellence.

This commitment is reinforced by an expert engineering and design team satisfying requirements of the most exacting customers. The company offers a full spectrum of services, including conceptual studies, estimating, procurement, project management, cost control, production management, and commissioning and system integration of rolling stock components. Designs are constantly reviewed and updated in order to meet latest technological demands and requirements.

The Nigel facility is purpose designed and built for the manufacture, refurbishment and overhauling of all types of rolling stock. Extensive facilities exist for static and dynamic testing, ensuring maximum reliability of rolling stock, irrespective of rail gauge, climatic conditions and operating requirements.