DERBY train maker Bombardier has signed a £103 million extension to a contract to maintain trains running on the West Coast main line.
It involves looking after 20 Bombardier Super Voyager trains, both designed and built at Litchurch Lane.
The company will carry out the bulk of this maintenance work at its Central Rivers depot in Burton where some 340 people are employed.
The 20 trains are a vital part of Virgin Trains' operation and their maintenance will keep the Burton depot and other bases busy until March 2019.
Peter Broadley, commercial operations director at Virgin Trains, said: "We are delighted to be extending our partnership with Bombardier, enabling the continuation of many years of successful fleet performance.
"Clean, reliable and comfortable trains are crucial to delivering the amazing experience our customers expect and Bombardier are critical suppliers in delivering this.
