The Derby City Council has responded to Alstom’s announcement of its intention to cease rolling stock production in the city, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Alstom plans to cease rolling stock production in Derby

Following discussions with the government, Alstom informed the Council that it now plans to halt rolling stock production at its Litchurch Lane facility in Derby.

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This decision is linked to delays in future contracts, including the production of trains for HS2, leading to a significant disruption in the manufacturer’s production schedule starting next year.

It is anticipated that Alstom will not commence work on HS2 trains until the end of 2026.

As a result, the company will initiate consultations on the redundancy of manufacturing staff in Derby, aligning with the completion of ongoing projects. This puts over 1300 jobs in the city at risk.

In September, the Derby City Council had announced seeking negotiations with Alstom in response to these anticipated job losses.

Now, Councillor Baggy Shanker, the leader of the Derby City Council, has expressed disappointment that a resolution has not been reached.

Currently, Alstom is one of the largest private employers in Derby, with 2000 highly skilled workers operating at the sole railway plant in the UK.

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