Virgin has extended its Super Voyager maintenance contract with Bombardier following the government’s announcement last week that the operator would retain control of the West Coast Main Line for a further 23 months.
The contract, which is worth £106 million, will extend the existing agreement between the two companies to March 2016.
Bombardier will maintain the trains at its Central Rivers depot in Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, which employs 360 people, and at other outstations across the network.
Tony Collins, chief executive of Virgin Trains, said: “Virgin Trains are delighted to extend our service agreement with Bombardier Transportation, building on the strong relationship we have developed over the last 13 years.
“The Voyagers are a key part of the West Coast Fleet and we look forward to working with Bombardier to continue to deliver a reliable and punctual service to all of our customers.”
