Heathrow Express EMU fleet contract awarded [Railway Gazette]





Date: 22/01/2019

Leasing company Porterbrook has awarded Bombardier Transportation an £11m contract to modify 12 Class 387 Electrostar electric multiple-units for use on the Heathrow Express shuttle service between London Paddington and the airport.
Last year the airport owner outsourced the operation of the non-franchised premium service to GWR under a contract running to 2028.
GWR is to form a dedicated airport fleet by modifying 12 of the EMUs it currently operates on London commuter services, equipping them with ETCS Level 2 as well as improved seating, additional luggage space, on-board TV and fast wi-fi.
Engineering and design work will take place at Bombardiers Derby site, with fitment at its Ilford depot by December 2019.


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UK: Leasing company Porterbrook has awarded Bombardier Transportation an £11m contract to modify 12 Class 387 Electrostar electric multiple-units for use on the Heathrow Express shuttle service between London Paddington and the airport. Last year the airport owner outsourced the operation of the non-franchised premium service to GWR under ...

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