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2026
Alstom to build UK's first battery-electric long-distance train fleet for TransPennine Express
The Department for Transport announced that Alstom will build the UK's first battery-electric trains for long-distance main line services, with work set to begin in 2028. The 29 new Adessia Stream trains will be built at Alstom's Litchurch Lane factory in Derby as part of an investment of almost £1bn, and are expected to enter service in 2034. The trains will be bought by rolling stock company Rock Rail and leased to TransPennine Express.
2021
Cracked trains cause UK rail service cancellations
Train companies cancelled a significant number of services after cracks were found in Hitachi Class 800 trains; the disruption affected Great Western Railway, LNER and TransPennine Express services.
2020
TransPennine Express launches Local Heroes campaign
TransPennine Express launched its Local Heroes campaign, inviting the public to nominate people who helped their communities during the COVID-19 effort. The campaign includes prizes for winners.