Five in the running to supply new TransPennine Express fleet

TransPennine Express Class 185 DMUs under new TRU electrification approaching Colton Junction (Photo: Tony Miles)

UK: Invitations to negotiate have been issued to five potential manufacturers of new trains which will enable TransPennine Express to move away from largely diesel operation as its core Leeds – Manchester route is electrified.

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