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Alstom is a major international company specialising in railway transport, from trains and signalling to infrastructure and maintenance. They're a significant employer in the UK, with their Derby factory being a historic hub for train manufacturing. Building these new trains in Derby supports British jobs and expertise in the rail industry.
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