{"id":217097,"date":"2025-05-14T18:42:05","date_gmt":"2025-05-14T08:42:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railuk.com\/?p=177574"},"modified":"2025-05-14T18:42:05","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T08:42:05","slug":"lur-invests-6-5-million-to-expanding-its-industrial-footprint-in-manchester-and-doncaster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=217097","title":{"rendered":"LUR invests \u00a36.5 million to expanding its industrial footprint in Manchester and Doncaster"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Lucchini Unipart Rail (LUR), a joint venture between Lucchini RS Group and Unipart, and a leading supplier of safety-critical traction system components including wheelsets, gearboxes, and bogies for the UK rail industry, is expanding its industrial footprint in both Manchester and Doncaster to meet increasing customer demand.<\/p>\n

Celebrating its 10th anniversary as a joint venture , this strategic \u00a36.5 million investment reaffirms LUR\u2019s long-term commitment to supporting the UK rail sector while enhancing operational efficiency and capacity. With both sites having a manufacturing legacy of over 100 years in the rail industry, both Lucchini RS Group and Unipart remain active shareholders, playing a vital role in LUR\u2019s future growth.<\/p>\n

The expansion will deliver new and upgraded facilities across both locations. In Manchester, Trafford Park will remain the head office and centre for wheel and axle machining, and wheelset and gearbox overhaul. The Wheelset Repair Facility will move from Chadderton to a larger 63,000 sq ft site at Trafford Park, improving coordination and optimising operations.<\/p>\n

In Doncaster, the Bogie Service Facility at Hexthorpe Road will relocate to a 102,000 sq ft site in Warmsworth, which is double the size of its current site four miles away. This move will increase capacity and allow LUR to meet the growing demand for the overhaul and refurbishment of bogies used in passenger rolling stock, freight wagons, locomotives, and light rail vehicles.<\/p>\n

The two new facilities are currently being refurbished and fitted-out and are aiming to be fully operational by Autumn 2025.<\/p>\n

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This expansion is part of LUR\u2019s long term growth and service strategy, ensuring the business remains agile and responsive to evolving market needs. Today, the company employs 380 people across its Manchester and Doncaster sites, and this latest investment will further strengthen its presence in the North West and South Yorkshire regions of England.<\/p>\n

LUR\u2019s decision to expand its footprint is driven by increased customer demand and the need for additional space to optimise output. This investment ensures that LUR can continue to deliver high-quality solutions to the UK rail industry while maintaining its reputation for safety, quality, and innovation.<\/p>\n

As part of this growth, the company will also invest in new machinery and technology to enhance its capabilities and increase monthly capacity up to 800 wheelsets per month and 80 bogies per month.<\/p>\n

Phil Chilton, managing director of LUR, said: \u201cOur decision to expand in Manchester and Doncaster is a response to growing customer demand and our long-term growth and service strategy. This investment will allow us to increase capacity, improve efficiency, and ensure we continue to meet the needs of our customers and the UK rail industry. <\/p>\n

\u201cAs we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the joint venture between Lucchini RS Group and Unipart this is an exciting step forward in our journey.\u201d<\/p>\n

Image credit: LUR<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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