Train manufacturers begin gradual return to work

BOMBARDIER announced it was returning to train manufacturing at its Derby site from April 14 after agreeing revised working practices with trades union representatives.

Work at the site had been paused since March 25.

Greater space between workers, split shifts and more washing facilities are included in the plan.

Bombardier is in the middle of producing ‘Aventra’ EMUs for Greater Anglia and South Western Railway.

Staff at the Hitachi factory in Newton Aycliffe and at the CAF site in Newport, South Wales, are also back at work after a phased return, but at reduced levels.