News

I caught some interesting developments on the local news this evening in regards to the Intercity Express Program that will see new trains replace the current HST fleet on the ECML and GWR.

The order has been placed with Hitachi for these great looking trains along with a purpose built facility to house the assembly of these Bi-mode Electro/Diesel trains in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham. Although it is good for the North East's Economy I still would have loved for them to be built on the Tyne Yard site nearer to my home.

These new Trains should begin service in 2016.

Hitachi Super Express