Railway town of Cheshire East, known for Crewe Works and historic locomotive engineering.
The government has unveiled a 1 billion-pound package to deliver 29 Adessia Stream trains built by Alstom for TransPennine Express. The fleet will cut journey times, boost capacity by about 30%, create thousands of UK jobs, and run emissions-free on non-electrified tracks from 2034, with services starting in 2028.
Public data show overcrowding remains an issue on key commuter routes in England and Wales, with load factors exceeding 170% on several services last autumn. Authorities say capacity improvements and new timetables are underway to ease pressure while fares and service quality are under scrutiny.
This week has seen major automakers refresh and launch compact and luxury SUVs. Bentley has previewed its Torcal EV and a lighter Supersports coupe; Mercedes has launched a seven‑seat electric GLB; Volvo and Suzuki have updated the XC40, XC60 and introduced the e‑Vitara; Rivian has unveiled the smaller R2; Leapmotor and Toyota have new affordable EVs for Europe and the US; Honda has revived the Prelude as a hybrid. Reviews highlight trade‑offs in range, ride and packaging.