Hitachi factory in Bristol

[anti-pacer]

When I was leaving Bristol Parkway station on Saturday morning I noticed a large Hitachi factory. I also noticed some overhead wires around there.

What is the factory's purpose and why such a short length of wires?

 

[Minilad]

It's not a factory. It will be the depot for the new trains

 

[DarloRich]

try these links:

http://www.volkerfitzpatrick.co.uk/...at-new-stoke-gifford-train-maintenance-centre

Hitachi Rail Europe Ltd and VolkerFitzpatrick have celebrated the completion of the external building envelope at Hitachi's Stoke Gifford Train Maintenance Centre, which is currently under construction in South Gloucestershire, near Bristol.

and

http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/London...ion-landmark/story-25932684-detail/story.html

A MAJOR landmark towards the electrification of the rail line between London and Bristol was reached with the completion of the shell of depot in Stoke Gifford where the trains will be serviced.

 

[anti-pacer]

try these links:

http://www.volkerfitzpatrick.co.uk/...at-new-stoke-gifford-train-maintenance-centre



and

http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/London...ion-landmark/story-25932684-detail/story.html

Thanks DarloRich.
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It's not a factory. It will be the depot for the new trains

Thanks Minilad.

 

[D1009]

Probably the only overhead wires you'll see in the area for some time. The depot at Swansea looks even more out of place.