DELIVERY of the first 24 Tube Stock, currently under construction at Siemens’ Vienna factory, remains on target according to Transport for London commissioner Andy Lord.
The newly appointed commissioner (see separate story) told Rail Express that the first train is due to be sent from Vienna to Siemens’ Wildenrath factory for testing during July or August. London Underground expects the first train to be delivered for operating testing next year.
Meanwhile, ongoing infrastructure work related to the new trains continues, including power upgrades and extensive work at Cockfosters and