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Intercity battery train starts testing in the North of England
The UK’s pioneering intercity battery train began testing on the national rail network earlier this week.
This key milestone will see the battery technology trialled on routes between York to Manchester Airport and Leeds to Liverpool Lime Street over the next eight weeks. More via The Manufacturer
Remarkable archaeological findings unearthed at Rolls-Royce Bristol
A small prehistoric (6000 BC-AD 43) settlement has been uncovered at the Rolls-Royce site in Filton, Bristol as part of ongoing site infrastructure improvements. More via The Manufacturer
CV production turns up heat for summer – SMMT
UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing output soared 71.7% in July to reach 15,252 units, reversing four months of decline, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The increase resulted in the best July performance in 16 years and a 201.8% increase on pre-pandemic July 2019 volumes. More via SMMT
UK defence sector re-establishes 120mm mortar barrel manufacture
Babcock has tasked Andover-based Perfect Bore Manufacturing with the manufacture of 120mm mortar barrels that could provide a mobile fires solution to the British Army. More via Army Technology
Durham lighting firm in the spotlight with car giant deal in Middle East
A North East manufacturer has played a key role in the successful fit-out of 11 Nissan showrooms – in the Middle East.
Marking a significant milestone for the business, Durham-based Artech Lighting has delivered more than 2,000 luminaires to the £450,000 project. More via The Northern Echo
Electrification community set for ‘single source of truth’ boost with launch of new skills Framework
A vitally important £800,000 initiative – designed to provide a ‘single source of truth’ for electrification skills and capabilities – is nearing its first big milestone. More via The Manufacturer
