Aventra train fleet boosts Birmingham Cross-City capacity
30.09.2025
West Midlands Railway announced that its new Aventra class train fleet carried over 12 million passengers along the Birmingham Cross-City Line within its initial year of operation and boosted satisfaction and reliability in the region.
This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Aventra train introduction and reaction of passengers
Operator unveiled British-constructed Class 730/0 trains in March 2024 and finalized rollout in September. Over a million trips every month proved their fame among commuters as well as holidaymakers.
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Customer satisfaction improved by 19% as passengers liked roomy interiors, sophisticated air conditioning, and new-age appearance. These benefits made the Cross-City Line a desirable option for daily travel as well as fortified faith in the regional rail network.
It constructed the trains from its Derby Litchurch Lane Works, the only British factory that could design, build, and test rolling stock to domestic and export markets. Since 2015, the Aventra programme has produced 2,660 cars to operators such as the Elizabeth line, London Overground, and South Western Railway.
Aventra train schedule and further investment effect
At National Rail Awards, Fleet Achievement of the Year award was given to West Midlands Railway. Officials stated that recognition is a result of good partnership and mutual efforts to promote sustainable and credible transport solutions.
Cross-City Line it joins Bromsgrove and Redditch to Lichfield through Birmingham New Street. It comprises of new-age University station that handled over three million passengers in the last year.
Jonny Wiseman, Customer Experience Director of West Midlands Railway, explained that it is the busiest commuter corridor outside London. They are new three-carriage units that operate in pairs, providing room to more than 1,000 passengers and so did massively increase capacity.
Beyond Birmingham is supported by Aventra programme to promote London Northwestern Railway, as 36 Class 730/2 trains enhance capacity within Euston routes by 20%. These additions illustrate how investment in rolling stock directly boosts efficiency as well as reinforces passenger trust in long-term regional mobility.
Source: www.alstom.com
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It is the Aventra train fleet of Birmingham
Aventra is a fleet of new Class 730/0 electric multiples constructed by Alstom on behalf of West Midlands Railway, which has transported 12 million passengers in its inaugural year.
To what number of Aventra train cars did Alstom manufacture in the UK?
Since 2015, it has produced 2,660 Aventra units for many operators such as Elizabeth line, London Overground, Greater Anglia, and South Western Railway.
Why did customer satisfaction improve on the Cross-City Line?
Passengers found ample seating, clever air conditioning, and good service to their liking, so much so that satisfaction scores improved by 19% along the corridor.
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