General · 3 November 2025
Elizabeth Line to Receive 10 New Aventra Trains as UK Investment Powers Nationwide Economic Growth
Transport for London has begun production of 10 new Aventra Class 345 trains for the Elizabeth line, supported by £220 million in UK Government funding. Built at Alstom's Derby factory, the additional trains will increase capacity for Britain's busiest railway service, which carries 800,000 passengers daily. The project creates over 1,000 jobs across 40 UK companies and will enhance service frequency to meet growing demand since the line opened in 2022. The investment also supports future connectivity to HS2's Old Oak Common station.
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