Traction & Rolling Stock

TransPennine Express trainsets under construction in Japan

By 2017-12-19T12:24:38

Hitachi has begun production of the 19 five-car AT300 electro-diesel multiple-units ordered by Angel Trains for use by FirstGroup’s TransPennine Express franchise.

UK: Hitachi has begun production of the 19 five-car AT300 electro-diesel multiple-units ordered by leasing company Angel Trains in March 2016 for use by FirstGroup’s TransPennine Express franchise. The fleet is scheduled to begin entering service in December 2019, operating on routes connecting cities in northern England and Scotland.

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