Didcot power transformer movement postponed
The transport of a large power transformer from Didcot power station in Oxfordshire, UK to Bristol has been postponed.
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The transport of a large power transformer from Didcot power station in Oxfordshire, UK to Bristol has been postponed.
The 637-tonne transformer is 89m long and was due to be transported by police escort later from Didcot power station to Avonmouth Docks, Bristol.
Power supply utility npower stated that a problem with the transporter lorry occurred so the transformer will now have to be moved next weekend.
It is the last of three transformers to be moved from the decommissioned coal-fired power station in Oxfordshire. The first was moved at the beginning of the month and caused slight delays. The second one was transported on Saturday and caused 20 km long tailbacks on the westbound carriageway of the M4.
Didcot power station was disconnected from the National Grid in March after 43 years of service.
Source: BBC News
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