ScotRail Replaces Aging Trains with Refurbished Class 222s
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ScotRail to Replace Aging High-Speed Trains with Refurbished Class 222 Models: A Comprehensive Overview
ScotRail is set to replace its oldest fleet, the high-speed diesel trains from the late 1970s, with twenty-two refurbished Class 222 models. These trains, sourced from East Midlands Railway, will undergo an eighty-million-pound makeover by Alstom, funded by sixty-seven million pounds from the Scottish government. The trains will be leased from Beacon Rail for ten years, with a two hundred fifty-million-pound deal for maintenance and support.
The new trains promise improved comfort, accessibility, and reliability, with ScotRails managing director expecting an increase in rail travel due to these enhancements. The train drivers union and Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop also welcome the upgrade, citing safety and comfort improvements.
The current high-speed trains have been challenging to maintain and operate, with one involved in the Stonehaven derailment in 2020. The new trains meet modern safety standards and are expected to arrive in early 2027 for staff training, with full engine overhauls conducted first. Scottish suppliers will contribute to the work.
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