Sir Keir Starmer has said a deal struck by Hitachi which has given a lifeline to hundreds of jobs at a Co Durham train factory will relieve the anxiety of workers.Hitachi's £500 million deal with rail operator FirstGroup will see its Newton Aycliffe plant build 14 new trains, with an option for an additional £460 million investment.

Sir Keir Starmer has said a deal struck by Hitachi which has given a lifeline to hundreds of jobs at a Co Durham train factory will relieve the anxiety of workers.Hitachi's £500 million deal with rail operator FirstGroup will see its Newton Aycliffe plant build 14 new trains, with an option for an additional £460 million investment.