11.08.17
Greater Anglia unveils more images of bi-mode and intercity FLIRT trains
Greater Anglia has today given passengers a glimpse at what the brand new trains that will operate on its intercity, regional and Stansted Express services will look like.
The computer-generated photos show more detail of what the FLIRT trains being delivered by Stadler will look like in action, such as on track and coming into stations.
The operator is looking to replace every train running on its network with brand new trains, which will come into service from 2019.
In particular, one picture (below) shows how the bi-mode regional train, which can operate using diesel of electricity power, will look like next to an intercity train at Ipswich station.
These will be used for branch lines services from Marks Tey to Sudbury, Norwich to Sheringham, Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft and Cambridge, Ipswich to Felixstowe, Lowestoft, Cambridge and Peterborough, and the direct service from Lowestoft to London.
It also follows a public consultation into the design of the plans, which asked passengers to give their views and priorities for the design of the new trains.
The huge overhaul will cost £1.6bn for 169 new trains – a total of 1,043 new carriages, with 58 of these being made by Stadler and the rest being constructed by Bombardier in its Derby plant.
Mock-up of the four car bi-mode rolling stock
Greater Anglia’s managing director, Jamie Burles, said: “We’re very excited about our new trains. They’re part of our transformation of the railway in East Anglia. They will enable us to provide a nicer travelling environment and more seats, as well as faster, more frequent and more reliable journeys.
"By introducing high-quality new trains and better journeys, we hope to make our customers’ lives a little easier.”
Top Image: Intercity FLIRT train. All images courtesy of Greater Anglia.
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