'Momentous occasion' as Intercity Express factory opens [Rail News]



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Date: 03/09/2015

THE new plant where hundreds of new rail vehicles are to be assembled for intercity and urban services in England, Scotland and Wales has been opened today. The £82 million factory at Newton Aycliffe in Country Durham is owned by Hitachi, which is a key member of the consortium Agility Trains. [From Richard Buckby]


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