On-site Visit to Hitachi

14 February 2017, 08:30 - 11:30

Hitachi Rail Europe Ltd, Newton Aycliffe Manufacturing Facility, Merchant Park, Millennium Way, Aycliffe Business Park, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6UG.

This brand new rail vehicle manufacturing facility will open its doors to Forum Members for an exclusive on-site visit and tour behind the scenes at Hitachi Rail Europe, Newton Aycliffe.

Built and developed to roll out the DfT-led Intercity Express Programme, alongside future Hitachi Rail projects, 35 vehicles can be manufactured each month with production capability including high-speed trains, commuter trains and metro trains. With an £82m investment and the unit fully owned by Hitachi Rail Europe, the plant has created 730 new jobs, including a mix of skilled, semi-skilled, apprentice and graduate rolls, giving a much needed boost to employment in the local area.

Trains manufactured on-site will be in service from late 2017 in the UK and Europe but if you can’t wait until then to see them, make sure you book your space with us today.

Come and hear the story of Hitachi’s journey to the North East, what led them to invest in our region and what the future holds.

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10
12:30 - 14:30
SIX, Pier Point, Marine Walk, Roker, Sunderland,
Member Lunch - Sunderland
Thu
16
13:30 - 16:00
Opencast Software, Hoults Estate, Unit 2, The Kiln, Walker Rd, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne
Round Table Discussion: People-First Culture
Fri
17
09:30 - 11:30
Northern Design Centre, Baltic Business Quarter, Gateshead,
eCommerce Insight Group
Thu
23
08:00 - 17:00
Hardwick Hall Hotel, Sedgefield, Co. Durham,
Fortune Favours the Brave
Tue
4
10:30 - 13:00
Prima House, 13 Partnership Ct, Seaham Grange Industrial Estate, Seaham
On-Site Visit to Prima Cheese
Fri
7
12:30 - 14:30
Blackfriars, Friars St, Newcastle upon Tyne
Member Lunch - Newcastle
Tue
11
08:30 - 11:00
Ward Hadaway, Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne
Round Table Discussion: Growth Capital (Accessing the Finance You Need to Scale)
Thu
13
09:30 - 12:30
The Hangout, UMI, Navigators Point, Belmont Business Park, Durham,
Workshop: Don't Burn Out, Stand Out
Wed
19
17:30 - 19:30
RBC Brewin Dolphin Newcastle, Time central, 32 Gallowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne
Member Event: Sustainability in Action
Tue
25
13:30 - 16:00
Agilico Workplace Technology, 1, Queens Court North, Earlsway, Gateshead
Round Table Discussion: Marketing ROI
Thu
27
09:30 - 12:30
Lanchester Wines, Greencroft Estate, Stanley, Co. Durham,
On-site Visit to Lanchester Wines
Wed
10
10:00 - 17:00
Close House, Hadrian's Wall Path, Heddon-on-the-Wall,
Forum Four Ball
Wed
10
11:30 - 17:00
Close House, Hadrian's Wall Path, Heddon-on-the-Wall,
Forum Beginners Golf Experience
Fri
12
12:30 - 14:30
The Ship, 14 Church Lane, Redmarshall, Stockton-on-Tees
Member Lunch - Stockton
Fri
27
18:00 - 23:30
Hilton Newcastle Gateshead, Bottle Bank, Gateshead,
2024 Entrepreneurial Awards

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