New battery-powered trains will ‘bring faster journeys to north’
The UK government has announced a new fleet of 29 battery-powered trains to be built in Derby, aimed at improving rail travel in the north of England. The project is expected to support 6,000 jobs and reduce journey times between major northern cities starting in 2034.
Why it matters
This investment represents a significant step toward modernizing regional rail infrastructure and achieving zero-emission transport goals in the UK.
Andy Burnham visiting the Alstom site in Derby, where the new trains will be built. Andy Burnham visiting the Alstom site in Derby, where the new trains will be built. Rail transport New battery-powered trains to ‘bring faster journeys to the north’ No 10 says new fleet of trains built in Derby will support 6,000 jobs across UK
Prefer the Guardian on Google A fleet of battery-powered trains is to be built to “bring faster, more reliable journeys to the north”, Downing Street has announced.
The 29 trains, which will be run by TransPennine Express, will be built at Alstom’s Litchurch Lane works in Derby from 2028, supporting 350 local jobs, and nearly 6,000 across the UK, according to the government.
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