HISTORICAL FACTS: 3 - The Untold Story

Whistleblower claims new Elizabeth Line trains have fault that could 'injure passengers'

A previously hidden fault with the Elizabeth Line's trains could see 7kg metal boxes 'blown away' that might injure or even kill pedestrians a whistleblower has claimed

Daily Mirror · Jun 9, 2022

Elizabeth Line: TfL chief Andy Byford admits train fault but says ‘no risk’ to public

The door of a metal box fitted on the underside of an Elizabeth Line train had blown off its hinges during testing, according to a whistleblower

Evening Standard · Jun 9, 2022

France's Alstom announces €2.5 bn German train contract

Rail manufacturer Alstom announced Monday it has won an almost €2.5 billion contract to supply 130 regional trains in southwestern Germany and maintain them for 30 years.

Radio France Internationale · May 10, 2022

Train Wi-Fi supplier Nomad Digital narrows losses despite pandemic disruption

The Newcastle tech firm says it is confident opportunities continue to arise even though some train companies have delayed decision making during Covid

Birmingham Post · Apr 14, 2022

Alstom to build trains for Chennai Metro’s Phase II project

The company to be given a little more than two years to build 78 coaches

The Hindu · Apr 14, 2022

Madrid's suburban trains disrupted after Alstom software glitch

Most suburban trains in the city of Madrid as well as some medium- and long-distance services were disrupted on Monday morning as a result of an Alstom software glitch, Spanish state-owned railway operator Renfe said.

Reuters · Mar 21, 2022

Railway engineering firms creating 200 Derby jobs

Alstom and Motherson working with Shorterm to fill the positions and meet their manufacturing demands for the year ahead

Birmingham Post · Mar 21, 2022

MP visits Derby train maker Alstom as it advertises for 30 apprentices and graduates

UK’s largest supplier of trains – formerly known as Bombardier – recently gained part of a £2bn contract to produce HS2 trains

Birmingham Post · Feb 17, 2022

Derby hopes its culture club bid will power up industrial mecca

The home of Alstom and Rolls-Royce has often played second fiddle to others, but the city wants to change all that

The Guardian - UK · Jan 29, 2022

EFL talks of 'positive developments' in Derby County saga while local industrial giants back efforts to save club

Alstom, Rolls-Royce and Toyota have given their backing to campaign to save Derby County Football Club

Birmingham Post · Jan 24, 2022