New battery-powered trains will ‘bring faster journeys to north’
The UK government has announced a contract for 29 new battery-powered trains to be built in Derby to improve rail services in the north. These Adessia Stream trains are expected to enter service in 2034, offering faster and more reliable journeys between major northern cities. The project is valued at over €1.2 billion and is projected to support nearly 6,000 jobs across the United Kingdom.
- ▪The 29 new trains will be manufactured at Alstom's Litchurch Lane works in Derby starting in 2028.
- ▪The fleet will reduce journey times by up to 10 minutes between Manchester and Leeds and up to 14 minutes between Manchester and York.
- ▪Alstom's contract is worth more than €1.2 billion, including rolling stock and an initial eight-year maintenance agreement.
- ▪The trains will feature step-free boarding, onboard wifi, and the ability to run without emissions on non-electrified network stretches.
- ▪Charging infrastructure will be installed in Hull, Scarborough, and Saltburn to allow for recharging during normal operations.
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Andy Burnham visits Alstom transport in Derby, where the new trains will be built. Photograph: PA Images/Alamy Stock Photo/Alamy Live News.View image in fullscreenAndy Burnham visits Alstom transport in Derby, where the new trains will be built. Photograph: PA Images/Alamy Stock Photo/Alamy Live News.Rail industryNew battery-powered trains will ‘bring faster journeys to north’No 10 says new fleet of trains built in Derby will support 6,000 jobs across UKRaphael Boyd and Mark SweneyFri 11 Sep 2026 03.22 EDTFirst published on Thu 10 Sep 2026 17.00 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA new fleet of battery-powered trains will be built to “bring faster, more reliable journeys to the north”, Downing Street has announced.The 29 new trains, which will be run by TransPennine Express, are set to…
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