The government has approved funding for Transport for London (TfL) to purchase ten new trains for the Elizabeth Line, to be manufactured in Derby.

The government has approved funding for Transport for London (TfL) to purchase ten new Elizabeth Line trains, which will be manufactured by Alstom in Derby. After reviewing TfL’s business case, the government has given the green light to TfL’s request for funding for the additional trains. The decision comes in response to a significant increase in passenger demand and anticipated growth on the Elizabeth Line.

The government has approved funding for Transport for London (TfL) to purchase ten new Elizabeth Line trains, which will be manufactured by Alstom in Derby. After reviewing TfL’s business case, the government has given the green light to TfL’s request for funding for the additional trains. The decision comes in response to a significant increase in passenger demand and anticipated growth on the Elizabeth Line.