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Alton Towers starts rebuilding Nemesis coaster as new track arrives at park

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By order of the Phalanx, the roller coaster was closed in November for a major revamp.

Alton Towers has started rebuilding its new Nemesis roller coaster, as the replacement track has arrived at the park in Staffordshire, UK.

The £10 million coaster, which closed in November for a major revamp, offers a thrilling ride experience with a g-force of 3.5 and top speeds of 50 mph.

Situated in the park’s Forbidden Valley area, Nemesis was created by legendary coaster designer John Wardley.

Europe’s first inverted coaster was operational at Alton Towers from 1994 until 2022, when it was closed by order of the Phalanx – a secret organisation tasked with keeping a beast contained beneath its steel structure.

As part of Nemesis’ revamp, its entire 250-tonne, 716-metre-long track is being replaced before the coaster reopens in 2024.

The new track is now black with red veins instead of the original white. Each track element has made its way 4,000 miles from Ohio to Alton Towers.

Over the coming weeks, each piece will be craned into place by a specialist team of engineers, some of whom worked on the construction of the ride in the 1990s.

Up to 30 Nemesis fans at a time can watch as the transformation takes place from a special viewing platform overlooking the site.

“As Europe’s first-ever inverted roller coaster, Nemesis rightly holds legendary status among thrill-seekers,” said Bianca Sammut, divisional director at Alton Towers.

Nemesis’ major revamp

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“At Alton Towers Resort we’re committed to providing visitors with stand-out attractions that are unmatched by anyone else. 

“Reaching this latest milestone in the transformation of Nemesis is a proud moment for everyone involved in the project. 

“And for all thrill-seekers out there it means the day we can take the wraps off our thrilliant revamp is edging ever closer.”

In more news, Alton Towers could become a year-round resort, providing a huge boost to the local economy.

Images: Merlin Entertainments

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Bea is a journalist specialising in entertainment, attractions and tech with 10 years' experience. She has written and edited for publications including CNET, BuzzFeed, Digital Spy, Evening Standard and BBC. Bea graduated from King's College London and has an MA in journalism.

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