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UK rail fleet modernization and procurement

Overview

In late August 2026, ScotRail advanced its procurement process for a new suburban train fleet, moving to the Invitation to Negotiate stage. The project seeks to replace aging diesel models with at least 69 electric and battery-electric trains, with options for more. Five manufacturers, including Alstom, Hitachi, and Siemens, were shortlisted for the contract, which covers design, manufacture, and long-term support. The fleet is expected to enter service in the early 2030s.

By September 2026, Alstom secured a £1 billion contract to provide 29 battery-electric Adessia Stream trains for TransPennine Express in northern England. Funded by Rock Rail, this project aims to reduce journey times and increase capacity on the Transpennine Route by 30% by the mid-2030s. These trains are intended to be the first of their kind for long-distance mainline services in the UK, capable of emission-free travel on non-electrified sections.

Entities

Alstom · Hitachi Rail · Rock Rail · Heidi Alexander · TransPennine Express

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 2 SOURCES] The investment will support more than 350 local jobs and nearly 6,000 jobs across the UK supply chain. www.railexpress.co.uk · www.railwaymagazine.co.uk
[● 2 SOURCES] The UK government is investing £1 billion into 29 new battery-electric trains. www.railexpress.co.uk · www.railwaymagazine.co.uk
[● 2 SOURCES] Adessia Stream trains are scheduled for production starting in 2028, with service entry expected by the end of 2034. www.railexpress.co.uk · www.railwaymagazine.co.uk
[● 2 SOURCES] New trains will reduce travel times by up to 10 minutes between Manchester and Leeds and up to 14 minutes between Manchester and York. www.railexpress.co.uk · www.railwaymagazine.co.uk
[● 2 SOURCES] Capacity across the Pennines could increase by 30% by the mid-2030s. www.railexpress.co.uk · www.railwaymagazine.co.uk
[● 2 SOURCES] The TransPennine Express fleet will be manufactured at Alstom’s Litchurch Lane facility in Derby. www.railexpress.co.uk · www.railwaymagazine.co.uk

Timeline

about 23 hours ago

[BUSINESS] 9 sources
Alstom secures £1bn deal for new battery-electric train fleet
TransPennine Express and Alstom have announced a £1 billion deal for 29 new battery-electric trains to serve northern England, aiming to increase capacity and reduce journey times by 2034.
11 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
ScotRail shortlists manufacturers for new suburban train fleet
ScotRail has shortlisted five manufacturers—Alstom, CAF, Hitachi, Siemens, and Stadler—to provide at least 69 new electric and battery-electric trains for Scotland’s suburban rail network by the early 2030s.

Sources

ca.sports.yahoo.com · caithness-business.co.uk · dailybusinessgroup.co.uk · eastmidlandsbusinesslink.co.uk · formosadeportiva.com.ar · independent.co.uk · lejsl.com · leprogres.fr · mediacentre.tpexpress.co.uk · railexpress.co.uk · railwaymagazine.co.uk