Tuesday, August 20, 2024 Alstom, a pioneering force in innovative and eco-friendly transport solutions, has inked a deal to revamp CrossCountry’s Voyager trains, enhancing the travel experience for passengers. This £60 million (€70 million) project involves modernizing the train interiors with new seating and tables, as well as updating the exterior with CrossCountry’s latest branding. The refurbishment activities will take place at Alstom’s Derby Litchurch Lane facility, covering 312 railcars, including 136 Voyager (Class 220) and 176 Super Voyager (Class 221) units.
The existing fleet includes 252 cars, supplemented by 12 additional trains, or 60 carriages, previously operated by Avanti West Coast. This upgrade also features the installation of plush new carpets, advanced lighting solutions, and an innovative passenger counting system. Central to the redesign is sustainability; the new seating will be over 95% recyclable and 98% recoverable, and the use of lighter materials will contribute to lower fuel consumption and decreased carbon emissions.
Design preparations are set to start immediately, with physical renovations at the Derby site scheduled from next year through to 2027. The project will involve approximately 100 Alstom employees, with extensive support from the company’s UK-based suppliers. “For more than 20 years, CrossCountry’s Voyagers have proudly served towns and cities across Great Britain – travelling millions of miles in the process.
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