Vivarail to open production facility in County Durham

摘要

Vivarail announced on December 11 that it is to open a plant on the Spectrum Business Park at Seaham in County Durham next month. The new facility will assemble powerpacks and wiring looms for the D Train multiple-units that Vivarail produces using the bodyshells and bogies of ex-London Underground D78 train-sets. Vivarail is investing 'up to £100000' in the 11000 ft~2 site, supported by economic development organisation Business Durham on behalf of Durham County Council. 'By investing in County Durham and pledging to use regional suppliers where possible, Vivarail is expected to have a real impact on the rail industry and the economy', said Peter Rippin-gale, Inward Investment Manager at Business Durham.