New battery-powered trains will ‘bring faster journeys to north’
No 10 says 29 new trains to be built in Derby will support 350 local jobs, as well as nearly 6,000 across the UK No 10 has announced the construction of a new fleet of battery-powered trains that will “bring faster, more reliable journeys to the north”. The 29 new trains, which will be run by TransPennine Express, are set to be built in Alstom’s Litchurch Lane works in Derby from 2028, which the…
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced the construction of 29 battery-powered trains in Derby, which will create 350 local jobs and generate nearly 6,000 UK-wide employment opportunities. The trains, set to enter service in 2034, will be built at Alstom’s Litchurch Lane works in Derby and will offer faster and more reliable journeys to the north, with a predicted 30% increase in capacity on rail networks over the next decade.
The Adessia Stream trains will be the first of their kind to be used for long-distance mainline journeys in the UK, providing emissions-free travel on non-electrified stretches and improved accessibility with step-free boarding and onboard wifi. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander praised the announcement, stating that it marks a step towards delivering better journeys for people while supporting British businesses and ushering in a new era of faster, electric trains.
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