A £280,000 grant has been awarded for the Great Central Railway's new locomotive works
Plans for a railway heritage visitor and skills hub in Leicestershire have moved closer thanks to a funding boost.
The Town Deal Board is co-chaired by Cllr Jonathan Morgan, leader of Charnwood Borough Council, and businessman Dr Nik Kotecha OBE. "The railway is also an integral part of Loughborough's history, and its future, and I hope it's now full steam ahead for the Great Central Railway team."It is one of 11 projects Loughborough Town Deal is supporting after securing £16.9m of government funding with more than £11m so far committed.
"The new design allows the space to be better laid out which enables a better workflow, improved welfare facilities and improved access for visitors and designated viewing areas."
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