Lucchini Unipart Rail (LUR) has opened its new state-of-the-art 63,000 ft²wheelset repair facility in Trafford Park, Manchester, marking a major milestone in its £7.5m investment to expand its industrial footprint in the UK.Located just a short distance from LUR’s 118,000 ft² facility for wheel and axle machining and wheelset overhaul, the expanded footprint reflects a strategic move to optimise services and meet growing customer demand.As part of the investment, the facility has been refurbished to accommodate new equipment and processes that facilitate monthly wheelset capacity up to 800 units per month.

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