Alstom to supply Britain's first mainline battery-electric trains to TransPennine Express for €1.2 billion
Alstom has signed contracts worth €1.2 billion with TransPennine Express for the supply and long-term maintenance of Britain's first mainline battery-electric trains. The trains are set to improve rail travel across northern England.
Rail manufacturer Alstom has signed agreements worth €1.2 billion with TransPennine Express (TPE) for the supply and long-term maintenance of the UK's first mainline battery-electric trains. The British-designed and built trains are intended to enhance rail services across northern England and support the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) project.
The contracts include a rolling stock order valued at approximately €930 million for 29 five-car battery-electric multiple units (BEMUs), alongside maintenance agreements worth around €230 million. The fleet is scheduled for delivery starting in 2032, aiming to support the decarbonisation efforts on one of Britain's key rail corridors.
The trains will utilize Alstom's Adessia platform and are designed to offer level boarding at every door. The deal represents a full turnkey solution, encompassing the trains, maintenance, and charging infrastructure, and is expected to support thousands of jobs within Alstom's UK supply chain.
Alstom has previously explained that these battery-electric trains can operate on electrified lines and recharge their batteries en route or while stabled. They have a battery range of up to 100 kilometers, enabling operation on non-electrified sections of track.