The construction of the new locomotive shop at Minkiö started on Monday 29.10. after almost one year break since casting the foundation. The work started with the preparation ground work for casting the floor of the shop. There is a slight hurry in completing the floors before the temperature drops permanently bellow freezing.
After the floor has been made the steel frame of the building will be constructed. The aim is to get the walls and roof completed by the end of the year.
The shop is built by the Municipality of Jokioinen and the work is funded by the municipalities of Jokioinen and Humppila, the Tavastia centre of labour and economy, and the Ministry of transport and communications. The shop is constructed by H&E Kallioinen Oy from Jokioinen.