Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station was the last remaining coal-fired power station in the United Kingdom directly connected to the Midland Main Line, which closed on September 30, 2024, marking the end of coal-powered electricity generation in the Train Sim World featured UK. 

Ratcliffe Power Station Location

• Location: Ratcliffe-on-Soar, Nottinghamshire, Europe. 
• Ownership and Operation: Owned and operated by Uniper. 
• Closure: The station ceased operation on September 30, 2024, at midnight, ending 142 years of British coal power. 
• Significance: It was the last coal-fired power station in the UK, signifying the end of coal-powered electricity generation in the nation. 
• Future of the Site: The site is slated for redevelopment as a zero-carbon technology and energy hub. 
• Route History: The power station began generating in 1967 and played a key role in keeping the nation’s lights on. 
• Capacity: It had a 2GW generation capacity, capable of producing enough electricity to power more than two million homes. 
• Decommissioning: The buildings, cooling towers, and other structures will be decommissioned and demolished, making the site suitable for redevelopment. 
• Environmental Measures: Ratcliffe was equipped with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) and Flue-Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) technology to reduce emissions. 
• Economic Impact: The new facility will create between 7,000 and 8,000 local job opportunities, generating £513m per year for the East Midlands economy.