Railtech - Litchurch Lane. Its an address that is synonymous with UK train manufacturing. However, the famous railway works in the city of Derby are facing ultimate closure. The order book has run dry, and the current owners, Alstom, have been preparing to lay off the remainder of the 3000 workforce. There could however be a last-minute reprieve. Details have emerged that the UK government could be on the brink of placing a life-saving order.