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  • TransPennine accepts first Hitachi-built ‘Nova 1’ set

    TransPennine accepts first Hitachi-built ‘Nova 1’ set

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    Sam Hewitt

    TRANSPENNINE Express has accepted the first Hitachi Class 802 bi-mode train into its fleet. Dubbed ‘Nova 1’, TPE received the set following approval from the Office of Rail and Road.  TPE has ordered 19 five-carriage ‘Nova 1’ trains, each containing 342 seats, an extra 161 compared to its current Class 185 trains.  They will be…

  • Could Class 185s be heading for Ireland?

    Could Class 185s be heading for Ireland?

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    Sam Hewitt

    The sight of Class 185 DMUs working in the Irish Republic has become a strong possibility.

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