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A Class 357 train in the new Great British Railways livery (Credit: Marketing Derby)

Alstom-built trains unveiled in new Great British Railways identity

The first Alstom-built trains to carry the new Great British Railways identity for a train operator have been unveiled. At a recent ceremony held at London Liverpool Street railway station, two Class 357 Electrostar units and two Class 720 Aventra units, all built at the firm’s Litchurch Lane Works in Derby, were displayed in the distinctive red, white and blue GBR livery. The trains are operated by GBR Anglia, which brings c2c, Greater Anglia and Network Rail Anglia together under […]

29 July 2026 23

Derby

East Midlands takes centre stage as Prime Minister visits the region for Education and Skills Launch

The Mayor of the East Midlands joined Prime Minister Andy Burnham in Derby today for the national launch of new technical education routes which put mayors at the heart of shaping skills. The changes are expected to help more young people aged 14 to 16 access high-quality technical education by creating clearer routes into careers, apprenticeships and further study, tailored to develop practical skills for industries that local employers need. The announcement came as Prime Minister Andy Burnham and the […]

28 July 2026 27

The Supplier Day and Corporate Social Responsibility Awards, was attended by more than 200 industry stakeholders.

Derby

Alstom shows commitment to UK supply chain with over £720m spend

Train-maker Alstom has revealed it spent more than £720 million over the past year with UK suppliers. The firm, which has its Litchurch Lane Works in Derby, said it bought from almost 1,300 British-based suppliers over the last 12 months, supporting 11,000 jobs in the process. Alstom revealed the scale of its support for UK suppliers at its annual Supplier Day and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Awards. Rob Whyte, UK managing director at Alstom, said: “We are proud that the […]

23 June 2026 16

Derby

The first of 10 new Elizabeth line trains rolls off Alstom’s Derby production line

The first of 10 new Elizabeth line trains being built by Alstom in Derby has left the production line. The milestone, which has been achieved at the firm’s Litchurch Lane Works, comes as the Elizabeth line celebrates its four-year anniversary. It has become the UK’s single busiest railway service, with more than 850 million passenger journeys made since it opened in May 2022. When all the new trains are complete, the total Elizabeth line fleet will be almost ten miles […]

9 June 2026 24

Derby

Alstom launches supported internship programme in collaboration with Derby College Group

Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has launched a new supported internship programme in collaboration with Derby College Group, creating valuable workplace opportunities for young people with special educational needs and disabilities. The programme, known as ASPIRE, provides students with real workplace experience at Alstom’s historic Derby site, supporting live engineering projects while developing the skills, confidence and independence needed to progress into employment. The initiative builds on an established partnership between Alstom and Derby College Group. Recognising […]

1 May 2026 35

Alstom

Alstom-built trains unveiled in new Great British Railways identity

East Midlands takes centre stage as Prime Minister visits the region for Education and Skills Launch

Alstom shows commitment to UK supply chain with over £720m spend

The first of 10 new Elizabeth line trains rolls off Alstom’s Derby production line

Alstom launches supported internship programme in collaboration with Derby College Group

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