The new Tube trains are rolling off the production line, but it will be a little longer before we see them on the Underground.
The Piccadilly line's first new train was transported to a Siemens testing facility in GermanyThe first new Piccadilly Tube train to have rolled off the production line is being tested in Germany ready to replace the current 48-year-old trains.The line's existing trains have been in use since 1975 and are set to be replaced with the new models in 2025.
The new trains will increase capacity by about 10% and are also significantly lighter than existing designs, which will mean the trains are more energy efficient as well as providing a smoother ride, TfL says.
The site is currently in the final stages of fit-out, with recruitment well under way, ahead of production starting from early 2024.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Formula E London E-Prix conditions "pretty dangerous"🗣️ 'On the straights, basically, we couldn't see' FormulaE drivers believe the correct call was made to halt the LondonEPrix twice due to torrential rain, with conditions borderline even when racing got under way ⬇️
Read more »