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May 4, 2022 | Fleet

Modifications required for class 80X fleet to combat cracking

Cracks discovered in Britain’s Hitachi-built inter-city fleet in May 2021 prompted a review by the Office of Rail and Road into what happened. As Richard Clinnick reports, a long-term repair programme will now commence to rectify the issue.

March 22, 2022 | Fleet

TPE plans to buy more new trains

New fleets would realise opportunities created by Trans-Pennine route upgrade

March 16, 2022 | Policy

FirstGroup secures eight-year contract for TransPennine Express

The contract comprises a core four-year term with an option for a four-year extension.

January 24, 2022 | Fleet

FirstGroup issues tender for bi-mode locomotives

The new locomotives would replace traction at two operators.

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