Completion of Electrostar Trains Refurbishment Project
A £100 million project to refurbish over 300 Electrostar trains has been completed by Govia Thameslink (GTR) staff at the Selhurst depot.
GTR operates trains under the Thameslink, Great Northern, Southern, and Gatwick Express names, and this project is considered the largest fleet upgrade in modern times.
The refurbishment was carried out in-house, without the involvement of third-party companies, making it a unique undertaking in the industry.
- Train builder: Bombardier (now Alstom)
- Train owners: Porterbrook
- Train operator: GTR
- Maintenance company: typically a fourth party
This project marks a significant achievement, with all work done at the Selhurst depot, and no trains were sent off-site for refurbishment.
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Author's summary: GTR completes £100 million refurbishment project.