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The agreement covers the refurbishment of 23 long vehicle wagons over two years. Credit: Nigel J. Harris\/Shutterstock.<\/p>\n
Gibson\u2019s Engineering, a train repair centre located in Glasgow, Scotland, has secured a contract from Transport for London (TfL) for the refurbishment of 23 long vehicle wagons over a two-year period.<\/p>\n
This contract is expected to generate 40 new employment opportunities at the St Rollox rail depot in Springburn, where the company recently established its engineering facility.<\/p>\n
Paul Sweeney MSP said: \u201cThe award of this major contract from Transport for London (TfL) demonstrates that \u2018The Caley\u2019 has a viable future after being written off when the works closed down in 2019, after 163 years of operation.<\/p>\n
\u201cI know the difference it is going to make to Springburn by providing skilled jobs for our young people and reviving local pride in skilled manufacturing work.\u201d<\/p>\n
The site was closed in 2019 and later acquired in 2021 by businessman David Moulsdale.<\/p>\n
Since the acquisition, the facility has undergone a \u00a310m investment aimed at revitalising its operations.<\/p>\n
Gibson\u2019s Engineering managing director Fraser Gibson said: \u201cThis is fantastic news for Gibson\u2019s, as well as for the wider Scottish rail industry.<\/p>\n
\u201cSince reopening St Rollox, Dougie and I have worked to restore its position as a centre for engineering excellence.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis contract shows that we are well on our way to seeing The Caley thrive again, with a rapidly expanding workforce and significant new projects.\u201d<\/p>\n
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