Laira Traction Maintenance Depot, Railway maintenance depot in Plymouth, England
The Laira Traction Maintenance Depot handles regular servicing and overhauls of High Speed Trains and Diesel Multiple Units for Great Western Railway operations.
The facility began operations in 1901 with a brick roundhouse for steam locomotives and transformed into a diesel depot in 1962 to meet changing railway needs.
The depot serves as a center for developing railway maintenance expertise, contributing to the technical knowledge base of British rail operations.
The maintenance facility operates with specialized equipment to service Class 800 and Class 802 trains, maintaining safety standards for regional rail transport.
Several locomotives have carried the name Pride of Laira throughout the years, marking the depot's connection to Plymouth's railway heritage.
GPS coordinates: 50.38150,-4.10500
Latest update: March 11, 2025 14:32
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