British Rail Class 397
| British Rail Class 397 | |
|---|---|
| In service | From 2018 |
| Manufacturer | CAF |
| Family name | Civity |
| Replaced | Class 350/4 |
| Constructed | TBC |
| Number under construction | 12 units to be built |
| Formation | 5 carriages per unit |
| Fleet numbers | 397001–397012 |
| Capacity | 286 seats [1] |
| Operator(s) | TransPennine Express |
| Specifications | |
| Train length | 118 m (387 ft 2 in)[2] |
| Maximum speed | 125 mph (201 km/h) |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
The Class 397[3] is a class of electric multiple unit which is to be constructed for FirstGroup subsidiary TransPennine Express by Spanish rolling stock manufacturer CAF. A total of twelve five-car units are to be built.
History
The announcement of new trains was made by First when it was confirmed that they would become the next operator of the TransPennine Express franchise from 1 April 2016.[4] In May 2016 it was announced by TransPennine Express that they had ordered twelve new five-car electric multiple units from CAF to replace the fleet of ten four-car Class 350/4 Desiro units which presently operate TransPennine Express' services between Liverpool, Manchester and Scotland.[5]
Fleet details
| Class | Operator | No. Built | Year Built | Cars per Set | Unit nos. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 397 | TransPennine Express | 12 | TBC | 5 | 397001–397012 |
See also
- British Rail Class 195 - The diesel multiple unit variant of the CAF Civity UK platform being built for Northern.
- British Rail Class 331 - An electric multiple unit variant of the CAF Civity UK platform being built for Northern.
References
- ↑ https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/537450/tpe-franchise-agreement.pdf
- ↑ http://www.caf.net/en/productos-servicios/proyectos/proyecto-detalle.php?p=286
- ↑ Haigh, Philip. "Is it time for the railway to standardise on fewer types of trains, to cut costs?". PressReader.com. Rail Magazine. Retrieved 23 July 2016.
- ↑ "New TransPennine Express franchise launches". TransPennine Express. TransPennine Express. Retrieved 23 July 2016.
- ↑ "More new trains for the North and Scotland". TransPennine Express. TransPennine Express. Retrieved 23 July 2016.
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