Alstom to build new battery-electric train fleet
Summary
The UK government announced plans to build 29 new battery-electric trains for long-distance travel, starting construction in 2028 and entering service by 2034. These trains will be made by Alstom in Derby, support thousands of UK jobs, and improve train travel across northern England with faster, more reliable journeys.Key Facts
- The trains will be battery-electric, designed for long-distance main line services.
- Construction is set to start in 2028, with trains entering service by 2034.
- Alstom’s factory in Derby will build the 29 Adessia Stream trains.
- The project will support more than 350 jobs at Alstom and 6,000 jobs across the UK supply chain.
- The trains will serve northern England routes such as Liverpool to Scarborough and Manchester to Hull.
- Journey times will be reduced by up to 10 minutes between Manchester and Leeds, and up to 14 minutes between Manchester and York.
- The trains will feature step-free boarding, wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, family areas, and Wi-Fi.
- The trains will be purchased by Rock Rail and leased to TransPennine Express.
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