THE Brush Traction works at Loughborough has been proposed for closure by its owner, Wabtec.
About 300 staff (220 permanent and 70 contractors) were informed of the decision on April 16, and it is not known whether all jobs are at risk or if some staff will be offered the chance to relocate.
The closure plan is subject to formal staff consultation, but the site has seen a noticeable downturn in work, with so many orders for new trains and less refurbishment work.