West Coast Main Line electro-diesels on test

Avanti West Coast Hitachi Class 805 testing at Preston station

UK: The first two of 13 Hitachi Class 805 electro-diesel trainsets ordered for Avanti West Coast services are undergoing testing on the West Coast Main Line ahead of entry into service later this year.

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