Transport for London (TfL) has announced that 10 new Elizabeth line trains have started production.
In the East Midlands, construction has begun on the first of an additional 10 new Elizabeth line trains to help meet growth demand
TfL stated that the Elizabeth line now has an average of 800,000 journeys made on the service each day.
A new Elizabeth line evaluation report revealed that the since the line opened an additional 71,000 trips are estimated to have been made across London’s transport network each weekday.
In Abbey Wood in the southeast, an estimated 16% of trips on public transport beginning in this area wouldn’t have occurred without the Elizabeth line.
The new trains – which were ordered with UK government funding – will allow TfL to continue to increase capacity on the existing line.
Deputy mayor of London for Transport, Seb Dance, said: “The Elizabeth line shows how quality transport infrastructure can unlock opportunities for people and places across the country, and this vital work in Derby makes clear that investing in the capital’s transport network doesn’t just benefit Londoners but drives wider economic growth across the country.
“With the government committed to growth and green-lighting a record number of major infrastructure projects in its first year, the mayor and I look forward to working hand in hand with them to unleash the full potential of our transport network as we continue building a more prosperous London for everyone.”
Achievements and innovations in public transport planning will be recognised and celebrated at the fourth annual CiTTi Awards on 25 November 2025 at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London. Visit www.cittiawards.co.uk to learn more about this unmissable event for the UK’s transportation sector!
