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Rail

Doncaster is THE place for rail, past, present and future

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For more information contact Victoria Clark

For more information contact Victoria Clark

Doncaster has rail in its DNA

The city that built the world famous Flying Scotsman and Mallard is today established as one of the most important rail hubs in the UK and at the centre of developing the next generation of rail skills and expertise.

Rail has been a major part of Doncaster’s economy for over 150 years; companies based in Doncaster benefit from easy access to the rail industry with an unrivalled combination of location, established supply chain, skilled workforce and world-class training facilities.

With a long history of representation from rail freight operators, rolling stock suppliers, power supply and distribution, infrastructure maintenance and the operational railway, the sector continues to diversify in line with the emerging requirements for the industry.

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    At the forefront of national and international railway engineering and operational excellence
Doncaster has rail in its DNA

"Welcome to the home of ‘can-do, not can’t do’ and a place where world class can be delivered, where change happens and people matter."

Michael Hird

Managing Director, Hird Rail

The biggest intermodal rail freight facility

The iPort rail terminal is an international bonded intermodal development which offers secure modern rail freight handling facilities

A world-class rail hub

A world-class rail hub

Take a whistle-stop tour of Doncaster’s growing rail cluster and the see the benefits of getting on-board if you are a business looking to invest in the thriving rail sector

Last updated: 27 March 2025, 10:13

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