Role Description: We are looking for a Tunnel Manager to lead the day-to-day operation, development, and continuous improvement of the Catesby Tunnel facility. Reporting to the Tunnel Director, you will be responsible for establishing and maintaining the on-site capabilities, resources, and procedures required to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality customer... read more →
Feb
18
Feb
17
Role Description: We are looking for an engineer to support our customers during testing at Catesby Tunnel. The engineer will help customers in the lead up, during and after tests. This could include: • Helping plan tests for both automotive and motorsport customers. • Support in preparing and maintaining the... read more →
Jan
20
Role Description: We are looking for a practical, hands-on technician to support the day-to-day operation of the Catesby Tunnel facility and assist with vehicle testing activities. The role will involve preparing the site for customers, maintaining the facility to a high standard, and providing on-the-ground support during test programmes. This... read more →
Apr
09
Catesby Tunnel is just a few months away from opening and we are getting a lot of questions about why our tunnel is unique and what it offers that other facilities do not. We believe Catesby Tunnel will create a new benchmark for testing and the slides below aim to... read more →
Feb
08
Catesby Tunnel Catesby Tunnel testing facility in Northamptonshire is set to provide a worldwide benchmark for aerodynamic testing and vehicle development when it opens later this year. It houses a 2.7km long, purpose-built, straight road test track allowing an extensive range of vehicle assessment studies to be carried out on... read more →
Dec
21
Just a few months before our official opening, Rob and the film crew from "Walking Britain's Lost Railways" documentary, visited the Catesby Tunnel site, following the abandoned Grand Central Railway route, that once tore its way through the towns and cities of the East Midlands. Along with Rob Lewis, managing... read more →
Oct
17
The Catestby Innovation Centre, designed to bring together local high tech companies is on track to open Easter 2021. The main foundations and brickwork are already in place.
Oct
01
Catesby Tunnel featured on the Forgotten Relics YouTube channel. Reporters from Forgotten Relics, visited the construction site of Catesby Tunnel, to unfold the history of this amazing site as well as the challenges faced while converting it into a world class testing facility. Forgotten Relics, have been recording and celebrating... read more →
Aug
13
An initial 400m road surface has been laid to allow preliminary testing. A concrete foundation followed by an asphalt layer is now in place. The first car run has already been conducted.
Jul
01
Work begins on preparing the surface of the tunnel in order to lay 2.7 kilometres of tarmac. The surface will be incredible flat due to the stringent specifications required.