New British-built Hitachi trains on trial with Avanti West Coast
805001 at Preston as 5Q31 Glasgow Central to Oxley on 06/02/2023, the first ever test run. Brad Joyce, 9 Coalport Drive, Stone, Staffs. ST15 0XU. Image Brad Joyce - Avanti West Coast media centre
Passenger operator Avanti West Coast has taken delivery of two units of their new British-built Hitachi trains. The designated class 805 sets have broken cover and made their first appearance on the West Coast Main Line. The landmark for the much-maligned company was achieved as the first newly built train made its inaugural test run on the line, where the class will displace the existing ‘Voyager’ diesel trains.
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Bi-mode, etc…, yes, robust (redundant) electrification, now is a must!
Now as well, just, the needed is a robust, a sustainable and a future proof (upgradable) track infrastructure…
Regrettably, simply neither currently sustainable – nor future…, infrastructure, basics…, has turned obstacle of Industry -and now devastatingly is plaguing society.
(All transport modes, now robust, those upgradable, etc., handsomely are rewarded, by willingly paying clients – and vice versa…