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Fleet of hydrogen passenger trains begins service in Germany

German officials have launched what they say is the world’s first fleet of hydrogen-powered passenger trains

The Independent UK

Derby makes shortlist for Great British Railways HQ

New body will own railway infrastructure, collect fares, run the network and set most fares and timetables

Birmingham Post

Whistleblower claims new Elizabeth Line trains have fault that could 'injure passengers'

A previously hidden fault with the Elizabeth Line's trains could see 7kg metal boxes 'blown away' that might injure or even kill pedestrians a whistleblower has claimed

Daily Mirror

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Elizabeth Line: TfL chief Andy Byford admits train fault but says ‘no risk’ to public

The door of a metal box fitted on the underside of an Elizabeth Line train had blown off its hinges during testing, according to a whistleblower

Evening Standard

France's Alstom announces €2.5 bn German train contract

Rail manufacturer Alstom announced Monday it has won an almost €2.5 billion contract to supply 130 regional trains in southwestern Germany and maintain them for 30 years.

Radio France Internationale

First RRTS train set on way to Ghaziabad from Gujarat

The first train set of Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), equipped with modern mobility features, was handed over to NCRTC by Alstom India as it rolled out of its manufacturing plant in Gujarat's Savli on Saturday.

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Refurbished Pendolinos return to tracks in £117m upgrade programme

Rail manufacturer Alstom is undertaking the work at its new depot in Widnes, Cheshire.

Birmingham Post

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Refurbished Pendolinos return to the rails as part of UK's biggest ever train upgrade

Avanti West Coast customers promised an improved onboard experience

Liverpool Echo

First Pendolino returns to the rails in largest train fleet refurbishment

Avanti West Coast said the £117m scheme will make its 56 Pendolinos ‘look and feel like new trains’.

The Independent UK

Train Wi-Fi supplier Nomad Digital narrows losses despite pandemic disruption

The Newcastle tech firm says it is confident opportunities continue to arise even though some train companies have delayed decision making during Covid

Birmingham Post

Alstom to build trains for Chennai Metro’s Phase II project

The company to be given a little more than two years to build 78 coaches

The Hindu

Madrid's suburban trains disrupted after Alstom software glitch

Most suburban trains in the city of Madrid as well as some medium- and long-distance services were disrupted on Monday morning as a result of an Alstom software glitch, Spanish state-owned railway operator Renfe said.

Reuters

Railway engineering firms creating 200 Derby jobs

Alstom and Motherson working with Shorterm to fill the positions and meet their manufacturing demands for the year ahead

Birmingham Post

MP visits Derby train maker Alstom as it advertises for 30 apprentices and graduates

UK’s largest supplier of trains – formerly known as Bombardier – recently gained part of a £2bn contract to produce HS2 trains

Birmingham Post

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Derby hopes its culture club bid will power up industrial mecca

The home of Alstom and Rolls-Royce has often played second fiddle to others, but the city wants to change all that

Birmingham Post

EFL talks of 'positive developments' in Derby County saga while local industrial giants back efforts to save club

Alstom, Rolls-Royce and Toyota have given their backing to campaign to save Derby County Football Club

Radio France Internationale

Rail company Alstom to hire 7,500 people worldwide, 1,000 in France

French railway equipment manufacturer Alstom has announced plans to hire 7,500 people worldwide this year, including 1,000 in France. The new jobs are to meet rising demand and record orders totalling 78 billion euros last year.

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