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  • Green light for TransPennine Class 802s

    Green light for TransPennine Class 802s

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    THE Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has given authorisation for TransPennine Express to introduce Hitachi Class 802/2 bi-mode units. TPE has ordered 19 five-car trains, and the ORR approval covers operation in both five- and 10-car formations at 125mph, even though their design speed is 140mph.  However, the ORR has said TPE has to…


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