The Gresley Institute: name of new Doncaster railway training centre revealed
Sir Nigel Gresley designed the iconic locomotives including the Mallard and the Flying Scotsman
A brand new training centre in Doncaster which will host the next generation of railway engineers has been officially named The Gresley Institute.
A public vote has seen the new facility named after Sir Nigel Gresley - who designed the iconic Mallard and Flying Scotsman locomotives at Doncaster Works.
The facility has capacity to train up to 1,000 people every year for various jobs in the rail industry.
The building features 21 classrooms across two floors, along with several signal simulator systems.
Sarah Newman, Network Rail business change manager, said: “We’re thrilled to see the transformation of the Doncaster site now complete, and just as excited that the public has chosen a name that reflects the city’s proud railway legacy.
“It has been wonderful to have thousands of people taking part in the vote. The Gresley Institute will become a cornerstone for training the next generation of rail industry professionals, and we’re proud to have worked with City of Doncaster Council and the wider rail industry to bring it back into use."
Mayor of Doncaster, Ros Jones, said: “It is truly fantastic to see this site that was established to support training in the rail industry continuing in that dedicated purpose.
“Doncaster has a long and noble history of rail and an even brighter one with this facility and the range of expertise in rail companies that call Doncaster home. Doncaster is the newest city in the north of England and has so many opportunities being developed to boost our economy, grow our industry specialisms and create a jobs, training and ambition.”