Two new maintenance contracts in the United Kingdom and Colombia

Northern Trains Limited, Eversholt Rail Limited and CAF have renewed their collaboration for the maintenance of the British operator's rolling stock fleet. The new contract signed provides for the provision of maintenance services for a period of 10 years and confirms the confidence placed by Northern and Eversholt Rail in CAF's experience and reliability.

Northern is the second largest rail operator in the UK. Its network operates local and medium distance services across the north of England, from east to west, reaching Newcastle in the north and Nottingham in the south. Northern plays a crucial role in shaping rail transport in the UK.

Under this agreement, CAF will provide comprehensive technical support, including initial corrective maintenance, spare parts supply, and major equipment overhauls. This collaboration continues a highly successful working model where Northern provides direct labour for maintenance activities, while CAF provides management, technical support and the supply of spare parts and services. Eversholt Rail will support both parties with its experienced and multidisciplinary team.

The train fleet covered by this contract was built by CAF for Eversholt Rail between 2018 and 2020 and consists of 101 trains: 12 four-car electric units, 31 three-car electric units, 25 two-car diesel units and 33 three-car diesel units. Since their commissioning, these trains have played a key role in the modernisation and efficiency of the region's rail service.

This new contract comes at a critical moment, as the fleet approaches its next cycle of major overhauls. Northern has chosen to continue to rely on CAF's services, further strengthening a partnership that has proved effective in optimising train operations and reliability over recent years.

With this contract, CAF has reinforced its operations in the UK and its commitment to the development of the British railways, a very important market where it has won a significant number of contracts. CAF currently employs approximately 1,000 people in the country with production facilities in Newport and provides maintenance services in 14 depots across the country.

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