The British Rail Class 897 is a type of tri-mode electro-diesel multiple unit being built by CAF for train operator London North Eastern Railway (LNER). A total of 10 ten-car units will be produced.[1]
| British Rail Class 897 | |
|---|---|
| In service | Planned for 2027[1] |
| Manufacturer | CAF[1] |
| Built at | [1] |
| Family name | Civity |
| Replaced | British Rail Class 91 British Rail Mark 4 Coaches[1] |
| Number under construction | 10[1] |
| Formation | 10 cars per unit[1] |
| Owners | Porterbrook[2][3] |
| Operators | London North Eastern Railway |
| Depots | Neville Hill (Leeds)[1] |
| Specifications | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
History
editIn November 2023, LNER announced an order of ten tri-mode multiple units from CAF to serve the East Coast Main Line, including an eight-year maintenance agreement. The contract is valued at over €500 million and is financed by rolling stock company, Porterbrook. The trains will be able to run on 25 kV 50 Hz electrification, battery and diesel power.[2][3]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g h "LNER CAF fleet to be Class 897". Headline News. Rail Express. No. 340. September 2024. p. 14.
- ^ a b "First Tri-Mode Long Distance Trains For The East Coast Main Line". www.lner.co.uk. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
- ^ a b Holden, Michael (9 November 2023). "10 new Tri Mode trains for London North Eastern Railway". RailAdvent. Retrieved 13 August 2024.