Crossrail EMU bodyshell on test

Crossrail Class 345 bodyshell at Bombardier Transportation’s Derby plant.

UK: A test bodyshell for the Class 345 electric multiple-units ordered for London’s Crossrail project has been assembled at Bombardier Transportation’s Derby plant, where it is being used to refine the design and manufacturing techniques ahead of full production of the 594 cars for 66 nine-car trainsets.

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