Option enables SWR to expand Class 701 fleet

gb SWR Class 701 at Wimbledon

UK: A contract amendment has been agreed which gives South Western Railway an option to acquire up to five more Class 701 Aventra electric multiple-units from Bombardier Transportation through leasing company Rock Rail.

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