Justin Breaks Ground On New Stagecoach Site In Swindon

Local MP, Justin Tomlinson, was on hand to break ground on a project that will see a new bus depot serving commuters in Swindon.

The North Swindon MP was on hand to mark the beginning of work on a new facility by bus operator Stagecoach West at the Cheney Manor Industrial Estate.The new depot will be larger than the current bus depot, allowing Stagecoach West to not only expand the bus network in and around Swindon, but employ more staff.

Justin Tomlinson MP said: "I was delighted to join Peter and the Stagecoach team this morning to celebrate the start of construction work on the new bus depot at the Cheney Manor Industrial Estate. It's fantastic to hear that Stagecoach West will be expanding their network in Swindon, and crucially, this investment means more jobs for our town - building on the 8,100 that have been created since 2010."

Peter Sheldon, Engineering Director for Stagecoach West, commented: “We’re incredibly excited that work has now begun on a new home; we welcomed Justin Tomlinson to help us mark the occasion. We can’t wait to move and expand. We hope to have completed the new facility and be relocated in January 2016, we know that the local community will be happy with the improved depot, and so will those visiting from outside the area.”