Derby built trains start operating London services

A brand-new train fleet built by Alstom in Derby, which will carry millions of passengers to and from London every year, has now entered service.

The electric Class 730/2 London Northwestern Railway fleet, which is made up of 36 five-carriage trains, has started transporting passengers to and from London Euston railway station.

Designed and built at Alstom’s Litchurch Lane Works, the fleet will initially be rolled out between Northampton and London Euston, calling at busy stations including Milton Keynes Central, Tring and Watford Junction.

Later this year, the fleet will enter service on the Trent Valley line between Crewe and Euston, calling at stations including Lichfield Trent Valley, Nuneaton and Rugby.

Rob Whyte, UK and Ireland managing director at Alstom, said: “We are all incredibly proud to see the Class 730/2 fleet – designed and built right here in the UK at our Derby facility – enter service. These state-of-the-art trains represent a major step forward in sustainable, high-capacity rail travel and are a testament to the dedication and expertise of our teams.

“This milestone reinforces Alstom’s commitment to delivering innovation that transforms the passenger experience and supports the future of British rail.”