Alstom Secures £370M Contract for Battery-Electric Train Fleet
Published on · Source: bbc.co.uk
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Summarized by AI from the source belowAlstom is set to build a new fleet of battery-electric trains to support the Transpennine Route Upgrade. The UK Department for Transport (DfT) stated that the new fleet will enhance capacity by 30%, providing thousands of additional seats daily across the Pennines by the early to mid-2030s. Journey times will be reduced by up to 10 minutes between Manchester and Leeds, and up to 14 minutes between Manchester and York. This agreement is significant for Alstom (ALSMY), as it illustrates a commitment to sustainable transport and advanced manufacturing in the UK, which can positively influence investor confidence in the company's future projects.
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