Inspiro: Are these the Tube trains of the future?
The Inspiro train unveiled by Siemens costs £1m per carriage and is lighter, brighter more spacious and weighs a third less than the current rolling stock
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Could uncomfortable stifling and stinky tube journeys be a thing of the past with the next generation of state-of-the-art Tube trains?
The Inspiro train, unveiled by Siemens today costs £1m per carriage and compared to the current rolling stock on the London underground it is lighter, brighter more spacious and weighs a third less.
All the carriages are also air conditioned, and like the new generation of London Underground trains, they dispense with doors linking carriages.
The new trains could also feature electronic passenger information boards and electronic ticketing.
The prototype train will be on show to mark the 150th anniversary of the London Underground at the Crystal exhibition centre in the Royal Victoria Docks.
In a big hint to Boris Johnson Siemens suggested that the next generation of trains could be made in London if he placed an order for one of the new trains for the Piccadilly, Bakerloo and Central lines.
Transport for London has secured its Government funding for the tube based on the claim that it could give orders to British firms, the Evening Standard reported.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments