Journey experience for passengers has been improved with new modern signalling equipment at South Kirkby The old manual set-up was obsolete – it had been installed more than 50 years ago and was increasingly difficult to maintain It has been replaced with smart system which operates signals and points more efficiently improving journey punctuality for passengers Safety for Network Rail teams is also boosted as the new system keeps a closer watch on which trains are occupying specific areas of track The project introduced a computer-based interlocking system which is based at the York Rail Operating Centre Interlocking keeps trains safe by preventing conflicting movements through junctions and crossings Lineside equipment has been renewed and new power supplies which have been positioned to allow improved flow of trains Network Rail’s teams will be kept safer while working on track thanks to new warning systems along the 17-mile route and devices provided to allow staff to “lock out” sections of track for safety-critical work The changes are forecast to save 880 hours’ staff maintenance costs per year and the new set-up is compatible with the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) a digital train control system being rolled out across the country over the coming decades said: “The South Kirkby resignalling project brings noticeable benefits for passengers and our colleagues “The changes improve reliability and performance for services while also boosting safety for our teams working on the track “This work was also combined with several other projects in the area to avoid increased passenger and freight disruption in the future and being ‘digital-ready’ will be a major benefit in the future.” said: “The successful completion of the South Kirkby resignalling project is a testament to the strong collaboration between Network Rail future-ready solutions – such as our computer-based interlocking system and object controller – enhancing railway reliability and performance for passengers and freight services “This project exemplifies how digital advancements can futureproof the UK’s railway and we are delighted to have contributed to this milestone achievement.” Click here to read more about how signalling works to grow and expand the nation's railway network to respond to the tremendous growth and demand the railway has experienced - a doubling of passenger journeys over the past 20 years developers and manager of real estate in Europe and Asia-Pacific has acquired a 296,500 sq ft distribution warehouse in South Elmsall The warehouse has been sold by Columbia Threadneedle Investments and they were advised by GV&Co’s investment division The building is situated on an 18-acre site and Superdrug Stores Plc has occupied the facility for almost 34 years since it was built mission-critical asset located close to the A1M as well as offering easy access to the M62 and M1 making it an integral part of Superdrug’s distribution network “We are pleased to have secured the off-market sale to Arrow and complete the final part of our client’s asset management strategy for the property.” added: “This transaction reflects our ongoing commitment to acquire mission-critical assets offering strong reversionary potential for our SIRE joint venture.  “Our focus remains on identifying and acquiring standing investment and development opportunities that offer strong potential for value creation and sustainable returns for our investors.” Complete the details below to receive our daily newsletter highlighting investment and development activity: CLICK HERE to listen to the podcast Mind the Gap: Join the Place North Viability Gap Campaign The high street giant’s 296,500 sq ft South Elmsall distribution warehouse has been bought by Arrow Capital Partners from clients of Columbia Threadneedle for £17.25m The asset has been has been bought by Arrow developer and manager of real estate in Europe and Asia-Pacific for its strategic industrial real estate joint venture with Cerberus Columbia Threadneedle Investments was advised by Leeds property consultancy The warehouse sits in an 18-acre site and is let to Superdrug Stores until December 2025 Superdrug has occupied the facility for almost 34 years taking up residence soon after it was built “We are delighted to have secured the off-market sale to Arrow and complete the final part of our client’s asset management strategy for the property.” commented: “This transaction reflects our ongoing commitment to acquire mission-critical assets offering strong reversionary potential for our SIRE joint venture Read our comments policy Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" As usual money talks and those with money don’t bother about people’s lives and jobs in this area The West Yorkshire Combined Authority will consider whether to fund £13m for Phase 1 of the regeneration project being developed by ECF at its meeting on Thursday Twelve warehouses totalling a combined 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Read our policy and real estate manager Arrow Capital Partners has purchased a distribution warehouse in South Elmsall Arrow Capital Partners acquired the asset for its Strategic Industrial Real Estate (SIRE) joint venture with Cerberus from a client of global asset manager Columbia Threadneedle Investments A 27,546 m2 purpose-built warehouse is located on a 7.3-hectare site in West Yorkshire and benefits from 11.5m eaves height and extensive 130m and 55m dual service yards It is on a long-term lease to health and beauty retailer Superdrug Stores We are pleased to have secured the off-market sale to Arrow and complete the final part of our client’s asset management strategy for the property.’ added: ‘This transaction reflects our ongoing commitment to acquire mission-critical assets offering strong reversionary potential for our SIRE joint venture Our focus remains on identifying and acquiring standing investment and development opportunities that offer strong potential for value creation and sustainable returns for our investors.’ Columbia Threadneedle Investments was advised by Leeds-based GV&Co while M1 Agency advised Arrow Capital Partners Copyright © 1997–2025 IPE International Publishers Limited Site powered by Webvision Cloud