Invention and Engineering

Economy of Sheffield

Sheffield is one of eleven British cities that make up the Core Cities Group. Sheffield aims to regenerate itself as a modern technology and sports based city. Sheffield has an international reputation for metallurgy and steel-making. It was this industry that established it as one of England's main industrial cities during the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. The largest employers are now all public sector: the two universities, NHS, and national and local government employees. Private fee-paying international students are also a major source (£120 million per year) of income to the local economy through the universities.

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• ▸Bregenz Forest Railway
• ▸Balvano train disaster
• ▸EMD FT

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