Struggling train firm Alstom says it is in “intense discussions” with the government and Transport for London about a potential order for the Elizabeth Line.
The manufacturer said the order could “help secure the future of” its Litchchurch Lane site in Derby.
Alstom said in April it was reopening a redundancy consultation at the site.
Alstom said in April it was reopening a redundancy consultation at the site.
Alstom’s Group CEO travelled to the UK from France on Tuesday to meet Transport Secretary Mark Harper, as well as plus Alstom’s Europe and UK managing directors.
The potential order being discussed would not be a new contract, but would use a clause within the existing Elizabeth Line contract to produce more trains.
A total number of trains has not been revealed, however Alstom said previously that 10 trains would be the minimum order needed to keep the Derby site producing them.
In a letter to Derby North MP Amanda Solloway shared on X on Tuesday, Mr Harper said the Department for Transport (DfT) had “secured in principle” to support funding for give further Elizabeth Line trains in addition to five trains confirmed in March.
Struggling train firm Alstom says it is in “intense discussions” with the government and Transport for London about a potential order for the Elizabeth Line.
Alstom said in April it was reopening a redundancy consultation at the site.
The manufacturer said the order could “help secure the future of” its Litchchurch Lane site in Derby.
Alstom’s Group CEO travelled to the UK from France on Tuesday to meet Transport Secretary Mark Harper, as well as plus Alstom’s Europe and UK managing directors.
Alstom said in April it was reopening a redundancy consultation at the site.
Alstom said in April it was reopening a redundancy consultation at the site.
Alstom’s Group CEO travelled to the UK from France on Tuesday to meet Transport Secretary Mark Harper, as well as plus Alstom’s Europe and UK managing directors.
The potential order being discussed would not be a new contract, but would use a clause within the existing Elizabeth Line contract to produce more trains.
A total number of trains has not been revealed, however Alstom said previously that 10 trains would be the minimum order needed to keep the Derby site producing them.
In a letter to Derby North MP Amanda Solloway shared on X on Tuesday, Mr Harper said the Department for Transport (DfT) had “secured in principle” to support funding for give further Elizabeth Line trains in addition to five trains confirmed in March.
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