First of ten new Elizabeth line trains enters service
The Class 345 Aventra units will help meet rising passenger numbers, particularly when HS2 opens.
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The first of ten new Class 345 Aventra trains has entered passenger service on the Elizabeth line. Transport for London, working with Alstom and operator GTS, conducted thorough testing on the mainline railway before the units began carrying travellers.
These new trains were manufactured at Alstom's facility in Derby. The project received government funding and is expected to help manage the growing number of passengers using the line. This includes anticipated demand at Old Oak Common station once the High Speed 2 (HS2) line becomes operational.
First new Elizabeth line train enters service
Ten additional trains ordered to boost capacity and support maintenance, with service increases planned for late 2027.
Construction and Capacity
Each of the new nine-carriage trains is a complex piece of engineering. Within each unit, there are approximately five miles of welding, 50 miles of cabling, and over 47,700 screws alongside 31,700 bolts used in its construction.
Seeing the first of the additional ten Elizabeth line units enter passenger service is a special moment for everyone involved at our Derby site, as well as all those across the country involved in their creation.
Nimesh Tailor, project director Elizabeth line + at Alstom
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Nimesh Tailor, project director Elizabeth line + at Alstom, stated that the introduction of this first train was a significant achievement for the team in Derby and for the wider UK supply chain. He expressed confidence in the continued delivery of the remaining nine trains with the same commitment.
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+When did the new Elizabeth line trains start carrying passengers?
The first of the ten new Class 345 Aventra trains began passenger service recently. These trains underwent extensive testing on the mainline railway before being introduced to public service.
+Where were the new Elizabeth line trains built?
The Class 345 Aventra trains were built at Alstom's factory in Derby. The manufacturing process involved government funding and supported a UK-wide supply chain.
+How will these new trains affect passenger capacity?
The introduction of these ten new trains is intended to support increased passenger demand on the Elizabeth line. This will be particularly important at Old Oak Common station when HS2 becomes operational.
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