Alstom has signed a new 15-year extension to its Train Services Agreement (TSA) with Greater Anglia for the operator’s Class 720 Aventra fleet.
The contract, valued at roughly 800 million GBP (947 million EUR), aims to provide continuity for the Aventra fleet, as well as a long-term framework for Alstom, Greater Anglia and future Great British Railways (GBR) to collaborate on performance, reliability and the wider passenger experience.
Under this new agreement, Alstom will continue to maintain Greater Anglia’s fleet of 133 five-car Class 720 Aventra electric multiple units (EMUs) at Greater Anglia’s Seven Kings Depot.
The fleet, which is financed and owned by Angel Trains, was built at Derby Litchurch Lane Works, one of Alstom’s main rolling stock production sites. The Aventra platform aims to combine UK design, engineering and manufacturing with strong in-service performance, and this contract will see its original manufacturer support it long into the future.
Steve Harvey, Services Director UK and Ireland at Alstom, said:We are delighted to extend our partnership with Greater Anglia through this long-term maintenance agreement for the Alstom-built Class 720 fleet. These trains represent one of the most modern commuter fleets in the country, which are already delivering excellent levels of reliability and performance.
This contract reflects the trust that Greater Anglia places in Alstom and demonstrates how the best whole-life outcomes are secured for passengers and taxpayers when owners, operators and manufacturers work in partnership for the long term. We look forward to continuing our collaborative approach to deliver outstanding service for passengers across the region for many years to come.
The TSA covers all planned maintenance activities, including any major overhauls as well as unplanned maintenance, fault rectification, material supply and a comprehensive programme of reliability growth initiatives. It also includes the ongoing delivery of performance improvements aimed at maximising fleet availability and supporting Greater Anglia’s operational requirements, and supports around 100 roles at Alstom.
Initially ordered in 2016; the Class 720 Aventra fleet entered service progressively over a five-year period, and won a Silver Spanner award at the Modern Railways Fourth Friday Club Golden Spanners Awards in 2024 – an accolade which recognises the unit’s performance improvements since its inception.
There are now 133 units in full, daily operation. These trains operate on lines across the Greater Anglia network, which transferred to public ownership in October 2025.
