23.05.17
Great Northern completes refurb of Fen Line Class 387s
Great Northern has now replaced all the trains running between King’s Lynn and Cambridge with more modern, air conditioned carriages.
The news comes a day after the new Cambridge North station was opened, which will serve both Great Northern and Greater Anglia services for the region.
Previously, 22-year-old trains ran along the line but today marks the operator completing refurbishing the whole fleet of Class 387 and Class 365 trains that service the route.
On top of that, Great Northern has also doubled services at Ely station and introduced a twice-hourly service between London King’s Cross and the new station at Cambridge North.
Govia Thameslink Railway, the parent company of Great Northern, said the trains will mean a much better passenger experience for people using the railway.
“These cool trains are a refreshing change for our passengers along the route to King’s Lynn,” added infrastructure director Keith Jipps. “We think people will really click with the free wi-fi that we’ll be adding in the coming months and the on-board information systems and power points at every pair of seats.”
Jipps commented that the accessibility of the trains would mean more comfortable and easier journeys for many people.
“Parents with buggies, passengers with luggage and people with restricted mobility will also welcome the train’s accessible toilets and designated areas for wheelchair users,” he added.
The move is part of a larger plan by Great Northern to replace three-quarters of its fleet by 2020, which will mean the operator has one of the newest fleets in the country.
“With two Great Northern trains an hour from King’s Cross to the new station, it’s never been easier for companies from the UK and across the globe to do business at the renowned Cambridge Business Park,” Jipps also stated.
“Our service will support the economic growth of Cambridgeshire by attracting commercial and residential development to the area.”
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