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Launch of £8m railfreight park

The new £8 million Telford International Railfreight Park was today being officially launched, paving the way for millions of pounds of business investment in the town.

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Arrival of the first freight train to Donnington Rail Freight Depot. Welcomed by Cllr Miles Hoskins, Cllr Charles Smith, Cllr Andrew Eade (leader Telford & Wrekin Council) and Ken Russell (operators)
Flashback to February and the completion and testing of the Donnington Rail Freight Depot, with Cllr Miles Hoskins, Cllr Charles Smith, Cllr Andrew Eade (leader Telford & Wrekin Council) and Ken Russell (operators)

The new £8 million Telford International Railfreight Park was today being officially launched, paving the way for millions of pounds of business investment in the town.

Shadow Secretary of State for Transport Theresa Villiers was opening the 26-acre site at Hortonwood, near Donnington, after work on the terminal was completed on time and on budget.

For video of the project, click here

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