Daylight testing for TransPennine Express’s new train fleets

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TESTING of three types of new trains for the TransPennine Express franchise are being stepped up, with the new ‘Nova 1’ (Class 802) and ‘Nova 2’ (Class 397) now being seen making daylight runs. 

Nova is the train name adopted by TPE for its new fleet. 

The TransPennine livery enhances the sleek lines of the ‘Nova 1’,  Hitachi Class 802 set No. 802201 as it passes Hitchin on January 19 with a Hull to King’s Cross test working. TOBY RADZISZEWSKI

The 125mph Class 397 ‘Civity’ EMU has been built by CAF, with TPE having ordered 12 five-car sets.


It began testing on the West Coast Main Line from February 13, using set No. 397003. The set has been working between Crewe and Carlisle, using one of a number of test paths.  

Read more and view more images in the March 2019 issue of The RM – on sale now!

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