Hitachi Class 802 enters service with TransPennine Express
Nov 04, 2019
2 minutes
By Tony Miles
THE first of 19 five-car Hitachi Class 802 bi-mode trains entered passenger service with TransPennine Express on September 28.
They had received clearance from ORR late the previous evening.
Set 802201 operated the 06.03 Newcastle-Liverpool Lime Street and 09.25 return as a one-off working ahead of regular service introduction later in October.
During the journey the unit worked under electric power both ways between Newcastle
You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.
Start your free 30 days