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Alstom
London Travel News has published 6 stories involving Alstom, from August 2026 to September 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
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