At InnoTrans Stadler, in partnership with Greater Anglia and Rock Rail, has unveiled a brand new bi-mode train which will form part of the new fleet for Greater Anglia.
It is the first time that these trains have been officially displayed.
These new trains will enter service from 2019. The manufacturer will also be responsible for maintaining these units at Crown Point depot in Norwich.
The contract was awarded in 2016 and sees Stadler build and deliver 14 class 755/3 three-car and 24 class 755/4 four-car BMUs, ten 12-car class 745/0 EMUs and ten 12-car class 745/1 EMUs.
What did the officials say?
Thomas Ahlburg, group chief executive of Stadler, commented:
“The contract awarded two years ago was our first for intercity and local trains in the UK, and we are immensely proud to be showcasing this state-of-the-art new vehicle, together with our partners, Greater Anglia and Rock Rail. More than half of the new trains will be bi-modes, underscoring our commitment to finding ever greener solutions to power trains and cut CO2 emissions.”
Jamie Burles, managing director of Greater Anglia, added:
“It’s exciting to see the first completed train from Stadler. We’re very much looking forward to these trains arriving in East Anglia, where they will play a key part in revolutionising and modernising the railway in our region. We’re confident they will transform our customers’ journeys, offering them a new level of comfort.”
Mark Swindell, chief executive officer of Rock Rail, concluded:
“Rock Rail is thrilled to be working with Stadler, Greater Anglia and our equity partners, Aberdeen Standard Investments and GLIL Infrastructure, in introducing this new fleet of trains set to transform the travelling experience of rail passengers across the Greater Anglia region and representing a major part of a £2 billion investment into UK rolling stock by our pension and insurance company investors.”
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Shame that the Class 745 Electric Multiple Unit Flirt wasn’t on display at Innotrans in Germany. But they will provide much better services on Stansted Express and London-Norwich main line services. Looking forward to seeing the Flirt Class 745 and Class 755 and Class 720 Aventra in service on Greater Anglia from late this year and throughout next year on wards.