Rail traffic to Winfrith.

The article provides an overview of the rail traffic and operations at the Winfrith nuclear research facility in Dorset, which is currently undergoing decommissioning. The facility was instrumental in testing new reactor designs and establishing operational best practices. Rail transportation was preferred for bringing in nuclear fuel due to safety considerations. The article also mentions the types of locomotives and wagons used for rail deliveries, as well as recent efforts to remove irradiated materials for secure storage. Future plans for the site involve transforming it into a small industrial park while preserving the sub-surface structures of the reactors. It is important to acknowledge the significant contribution of the former AKAEA Winfrith site to the UK's atomic energy generation. [Extracted from the article]