Passenger growth on Elizabeth Line prompts new 10-train order

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - The government has confirmed funding for passenger transport manufacturer Alstom to deliver 10 new trains for the Elizabeth Line. This £370 million contract comes after increased demand, with 700,000 passengers using the Elizabeth Line every weekday, according to Transport for London (TfL). Journeys are expected to rise to 226 million during the 2024/25 financial year, an 8 increase from the end of the current financial year. "The Elizabeth line has been a game-changer for our city, transforming travel across London and the South East and delivering a £42 billion boost to ...