Alstom has signed a new agreement worth £66m with South Western Railway to support the operation of their new Class 701 Arterio trains.

The £66m Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement will run for four and a half years.

The agreement will see Alstom provide support for the 750 vehicles, which make up the 60 ten-car and 30 five-car units.

The Alstom provision will be delivered by a team of 40 staff at both Wimbledon Traincare Depot and Basingstoke Rail Operations Centre.

“This new agreement with South Western Railway marks a significant milestone in our long-standing partnership. We’re proud to continue supporting the Arterio fleet with our technical expertise and predictive maintenance capabilities. Our dedicated team is committed to ensuring these Alstom-built trains deliver the highest standards of performance and reliability for fare-paying passengers across London and South West England.”

Steven Harvey, Services Director UK and Ireland at Alstom

“The introduction of the Arterio fleet is transforming journeys for customers on routes across our suburban network with increased capacity and comfort. As we continue the rollout of the fleet, we warmly welcome this new agreement with Alstom, and the technical and maintenance support they will provide over the coming years,”

James Wale, Head of Fleet Delivery at South Western Railway