Alstom’s Crewe Works Secures £20 Million Contract to Overhaul Class 465 Bogies in the UK

Alstom’s Crewe Works secures £20 million contract to overhaul Class 465 bogies in the UK

Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has secured a £20 million (€22.9 million) contract with Eversholt Rail for the overhaul of almost 400 bogies for Southeastern’s Class 465 Networker fleet in the UK. The project covers up to 398 power bogies shared across 97 four-car units, which will undergo a full mileage-based overhaul at Alstom’s Crewe Works over two years. The scope includes: Wheel and traction motor replacement Paint…

Old trains, new wheels: Southeastern’s train wheels heads to Crewe for a major refresh

Nearly 100 Southeastern trains are to get their wheels refurbished after signing a £20 million contract with Alstom. General view of Slade Green and sidings with Networker units (c) Network Rail Southeastern’s Class 465 Networker fleet first entered passenger service in 1992, and the overhaul enables Southeastern to keep operating them while it waits for a replacement set of more accessible trains in a few years time. The maintenance project wil…