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CONSTRUCTION AND INFRASTRUCTURE


Verster said the benefi ts are not limited to effi ciencies


however,


noting that automation allows greater access to rural lines at all hours, opening up access and alternative train paths.


York will be the busiest of the ROCs, due to its geography, since so much of the Northern network is that side of the Pennines.


He added: “These operating and training facilities will allow us to deliver a modern, effi cient railway while at the same time maintaining York’s position as an important rail city.


“The centres will retain jobs in the city and, over time, see all of our rail operations for the London North Eastern route consolidated in one place.


“The operating centre is the largest of just 14 proposed centres across Britain and will bring the expertise and technology we need to operate the route into a single location.


“Meanwhile the investment in modern training facilities will make sure our employees remain among the best in the world. As well as bringing future employment benefi ts, which are vital for


economic growth and prosperity in York, we hope that the location of these new facilities on the edge of the York Central development site could act as a catalyst for further investment in the area.”


The new turntable began life in service at Cleethorpes before being relocated to Ferme Park in the 1970s.


It has been brought to York to provide turning facilities for charter services, rail plant and the National Rail Museum.


The minister and media saw it in action during our visit on January 16 turning West Coast Railways’ Loco No.5972 ‘Olton Hall’ (aka ‘Hogwarts Castle’).


FOR MORE INFORMATION


Information about the history of the site can be found on Network Rail’s online virtual archive at www.networkrail.co.uk/ virtualarchive/york-south/


Above: Cutting the ribbon on the new turntable.


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