Piano Juncker, 60 milioni per nuovi treni in Inghilterra (ENG)

Bruxelles – Thanks to support from the Investment Plan for Europe, the European Investment Bank (Eib) has agreed to provide GBP 60 million for the purchase of new trains for use on passenger services in East Anglia (England) that will improve passenger services on key London intercity, airport and local services. The Eib loan is guaranteed by the European Fund for Strategic Investments (Efsi). The 378 new train carriages will be used by franchise operator Abellio and replace outdated existing electric and diesel trains currently used on the routes. European Commission Vice-President Jyrki Katainen, responsible for Jobs, Growth, Investment and Competitiveness, said: “The Investment Plan for Europe continues to make a real difference to our daily lives. Thanks to this fresh financing from the Eib, rail passenger services in East Anglia improve, making the commuter’s experience more comfortable. I am proud that we can support the upgrading of transport infrastructure in this way”.