Alstom has future orders for HS2 trains but can't mothball the factory while it waits for those contracts to start in late 2025. It needs a small stopgap contract to keep the production lines active.
TfL expects to need at least four additional trains to cope with the extra demand due to the projected increase in passengers between Old Oak Common and Paddington during peak hours.
Ordering more trains now offers more flexibility in the future considering the potential extensions to the Elizabeth line and possible Heathrow Express renewals in 2028.
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