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Companies in North Lanarkshire are being invited to learn about two major Scottish infrastructure projects and the opportunities for new work.

An event is being held on Thursday 28 February at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall to tell businesses about the High Speed 2 rail initiative and a new rolling stock factory.

From 9.30am to 12.30pm, the focus will be on the UK Government's plans to invest over £60 billion in improvements to the east and west coast rail corridors to deliver three hour journey times between Scotland and London.

Then from 2.00pm to 3.10pm there will be presentation from Talgo on its announcement that Longannet in Fife is the preferred location for a new rolling stock factory, should the company secure a significant UK contract.

HS2 is looking to engage with a range of suppliers who will benefit from understanding the scope of the project and supply chain opportunities. Representatives from the project will explain how suppliers can place themselves in the best position to bid for and win work, and ensure they understand the key strategic goals and aspects required to be part of the HS2 supply chain.

Speakers include Mark Thirston, CEO and Robin Lapish, Supply Chain Manager at HS2 and Martin Little, Commercial Director, with Rail Alliance. Julia Brown, Director High Value Manufacturing & Health, at Scottish Enterprise and Bernard Harkin, from the Scottish Manufacturing Advisory Service, will also present.

Talgo's new facility will potentially employ at least 1,000 people, occupying an area of 70,000+ square metres. Construction of the factory will take 18 months, with additional jobs during the planning and construction phase.

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