Train-maker Bombardier is to resume production at its Derby plant after work was halted in March due to the coronavirus outbreak.

The company has confirmed production will restart work on Tuesday, April 14th.

On Wednesday, March 25th the business announced a temporary pause in rolling stock production at its Derby site because of the new Government social distancing measures to tackle COVID-19, and because the virus had affected production at many of its suppliers.

On the resumption of manufacturing, a Bombardier spokesperson for the firm said: “Working with site trade union representatives we have used the pause to review working practices at Derby, Crewe and Ilford in order to comply with social distancing requirements.

“This week we have begun trialling these new processes that include greater spacing, split shifts, additional safety requirements and washing facilities, and we are now inducting our people into these new ways of working.

“We will adapt to any new social distancing advice, and review and revise working practices as necessary.

“We have said throughout this public health emergency that we must protect our people from COVID-19, follow all Government advice in tackling the virus, and ensure sustainable business continuity. We are confident that these new working practices strike the right balance.

“All staff who can work from home will continue to do so, and our services teams will continue to keep Britain’s trains moving for essential workers as they have done throughout.

“As Britain’s leading rail engineering business, we look forward to the full resumption of operations at the appropriate time.”