Alstom, With GTR operator Signing a contract worth £24,5 million, 379 Electrostar series aims to restore the operation of trains. This agreement aims to Operational support for 30 trains contains.
Maintenance and Support for Electrostar Series Trains
Before, October 2022In Alstom, Electrostar trains had made an agreement with GTR to provide technical maintenance and spare parts supply. This agreement was particularly 377 and 387 series trains was valid for.
379 series trains, Between 2010-2011 was built and later rented. Initially Bombardier Transportation These trains produced by In early 2021, Alstom has become a part of it. Greater Anglia the operator has previously operated these trains Akiem rental company rented through. March 2024in Porterbrook bought the trains and leased them to GTR.
Forward-Looking Maintenance with New Technologies
Alstom to ensure the maintenance of these trains innovative technologies will implement. GTR, for the first time HealthHub using cloud platform real-time train data This system is designed to analyze the operational parameters of trains. More than 30 parameters, such as speed and air temperature, are collected every 200 seconds, and if any deviations are detected, personnel will be immediately alerted.
Maintenance of trains, CreweIt will be carried out in existing Alstom technical centres, such as the train bogie and traction motor repair centre in . In addition, this centre will be responsible for the maintenance of trains from heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems will also be responsible for the maintenance of these systems, Stable operation of GTR trains will make it work.
New Voyages and Directions
February 10 2025From now on, London and Letchworth Garden City There will be two connecting trains on the route between PeterboroughIt will be part of the line to and will provide a connection between services.
These developments aim to ensure safer and more efficient operations for GTR, by bringing together Alstom's strong expertise in train maintenance.
