Alstom has been awarded a contract extension from TransPennine Express (TPE) to maintain its Class 397 fleet.
This agreement is valued at 10.4 million GBP and will support more than 50 jobs across England and Scotland.
The contract will see Alstom continue to service TPE’s 12 five-car Nova 2 electric multiple units (EMUs). This includes the provision of train maintenance, stabling, and cleaning services.
The work will be carried out from Alstom’s Traincare Centres in Manchester and Glasgow.
Alstom’s Manchester Traincare Centre at Longsight can accommodate almost 300 rail vehicles simultaneously, making it one of the largest of its kind in the UK.
Meanwhile, Alstom’s Glasgow Traincare Centre at Polmadie typically houses 17 trains each day.
“Securing this contract extension is a testament to the quality of our Services portfolio and the strong partnership we have developed with TransPennine Express.
“We are committed to ensuring the continued reliability and performance of the Nova 2 fleet, supporting both customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. The contract extension is also great news for our dedicated teams in Manchester and Glasgow, who provide a round-the-clock service, seven days a week, ensuring fare-paying passengers enjoy safe, comfortable and dependable journeys along the West Coast Main Line.”
The Class 397 units were built by CAF and are owned by Eversholt Rail. They originally entered service in November 2019.
These trains carry passengers on TransPennine North West services between Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Central via Preston.
Since entering passenger service, the fleet has travelled more than eight million miles. Under the contract extension, Alstom will now continue to maintain the fleet until at least December 2025.
“We are delighted to continue our strong partnership with Alstom and look forward to working with them to maintain the quality of one of our key fleets and to deliver further improvements.
“Suppliers such as Alstom are vital in making sure we put our customers’ needs first, and we are committed to offering the best possible journey experience when people choose to travel with us.”
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