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New train order reprieves Derby factory at the eleventh hour

THE immediate threat of closure facing train builders at Derby Litchurch Lane has been reprieved with an order from Transport for London. A further 90 Class 345‘Aventra’vehicles will be built to expand Elizabeth Line services after receiving financial support from the Government.

There is also said to be a requirement for rectification work, and it can be assumed this refers to the fleet of Class 701‘Arterio’EMUs, of which 750 vehicles have

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