Subject
Alstom
London Travel News has published 11 stories involving Alstom, from August 2026 to October 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
- Tube & Rail · East London
Greater Anglia signs £800m deal for train maintenance
Greater Anglia has secured an £800 million maintenance contract with Alstom for its fleet of 133 Class 720 Aventra trains. The 15-year agreement will ensure the trains are kept running until the early 2040s and supports around 100 jobs.
East London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 57 · Hype 15 - Tube & Rail · London
Virgin plans 20 daily international train services from 2030
Virgin Group plans to launch 20 daily return international train services connecting London with Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam from 2030. The company has ordered 12 new high-speed trains and is exploring a second London stop at Stratford International.
London3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 67 · Hype 41 - Tube & Rail · London
Virgin plans 2030 cross-Channel rail launch
Virgin plans to launch new rail services between London and the continent in 2030, ordering 12 trains from Alstom and securing maintenance facilities at Temple Mills. Track access is confirmed until at least 2040.
London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 57 · Hype 65 - Tube & Rail · All London
New Trains to Offer Step-Free Access as Standard
Future Great British Railways trains are expected to provide step-free access as a default feature, enabling unassisted boarding between platforms and trains. This initiative is part of the government's wider strategy for rail infrastructure and rolling stock.
All London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 57 · Hype 20 - Tube & Rail · London
Eurostar to launch double-decker cocktail bars on new trains
Eurostar is introducing double-decker cocktail bars on its new Celestia fleet, set to enter service in 2031. The two-storey bars will be a feature for all passengers, with the new trains also increasing capacity by 20 per cent.
London2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 57 · Hype 41 
Tube & Rail · North LondonNew £1bn battery trains to serve North from 2034
The UK government is investing around £1 billion in 29 new British-built battery-electric trains for TransPennine Express services. The trains will be built in Derby and are expected to enter service from winter 2034, reducing journey times across the North.
North London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 65
Tube & Rail · North LondonUK to build 29 new battery-powered trains in Derby
The UK government has announced the construction of 29 new battery-powered trains to be built in Derby. The Adessia Stream fleet will enter service in 2034, promising faster journeys and increased capacity on rail networks.
North London2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Tube & Rail · LondonFirst of ten new Elizabeth line trains enters service
The first of ten new Class 345 Aventra trains has started carrying passengers on the Elizabeth line. Built in Derby with government funding, these trains underwent extensive testing before their introduction.
London2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 35- Tube & Rail · London
First new Elizabeth line train enters service
The first of ten new trains for London's Elizabeth line has entered passenger service. The additional rolling stock was ordered to manage rising passenger numbers and support the existing fleet, with service frequency increases anticipated by the end of 2027.
London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 65 · Hype 20 
Tube & Rail · LondonLumo cancels toilets on six-hour London to Stirling trains
Lumo has removed toilet facilities from its 417-mile Stirling to London Euston services, causing delays and forcing passengers to use station toilets. The operator, owned by FirstGroup, said it is working with Alstom to fix the issue but has no legal obligation to provide onboard toilets.
London4 min readTrust 56 · Craft 95 · Hype 25
Tube & Rail · LondonLumo trains run London-Scotland route without working toilets
Lumo has operated some services between London Euston and Stirling without working toilets for over a week, causing delays and extended station stops. The operator said it is working with Alstom to fix the issue affecting its Class 222 Meridian trains.
London4 min readTrust 36 · Craft 62 · Hype 35