Knorr-Bremse to provide and maintain new braking devices for UK Hitachi fleet
Photo: Hitachi Rail
1.200 UK intercity Class 800/801/802 train cars will be upgraded with new brake pads and disks following a framework contract for four years between Knorr-Bremse and Hitachi Rail. From the first quarter of 2021, Hitachi intercity trains operating in the UK will start using the new generation of brake pads and discs developed by Knorr-Bremse. The multimillion euro contract includes an option for an additional four-year extension.
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