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LNR Deploys 36 Class 730/2 Trains, Adding 15,000 Daily Seats

Built by Alstom in the UK as part of a £1 billion upgrade, the new trains start running between Northampton and London Euston ahead of their Trent Valley debut by 2026.

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Overview

  • LNR introduced 36 Class 730/2 trains on June 9, operating currently between Northampton and London Euston.
  • The five-car units add 180 carriages, boosting capacity by 20% and providing 15,000 extra seats per day.
  • Each train carries up to 633 passengers and includes charging points at every seat, intelligent air conditioning and improved accessibility.
  • LNR managing director Ian McConnell called the fleet the cornerstone of the company’s £1 billion investment and Watford mayor Peter Taylor praised the trains for addressing local overcrowding concerns.
  • LNR plans to extend the fleet to Nuneaton and additional stops later this year with full Trent Valley line service from Crewe to Euston scheduled by the end of 2026.