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Alstom’s First New Class 345 Aventra Train Enters Passenger Service on London’s Elizabeth Line

(IN BRIEF) The first of ten new Alstom Class 345 Aventra trains built at Derby Litchurch Lane Works has entered passenger service on London’s Elizabeth line, with unit 345071 beginning operations on 28 August 2026 after acceptance on 25 August. … Read the full press release

Alstom Unveils Hidden Stories of Crewe’s Fallen Railway Workers from the World Wars, Honoring Their Legacy

(IN BRIEF) Alstom has published new research by Colin Haynes, the company’s Environment, Health and Safety Director, revealing the personal stories of fallen railway workers from Crewe Works who died in both world wars. The publication, More Than Just Their … Read the full press release