FINALLY!
Arriva Trains Wales have ordered 5 new class 319s which are 'tri-fueled', meaning they can run on overhead electric, diesel OR 3rd rail electric, similar to the London Underground.
[EDIT: Kieron has noted that the London Underground uses 4th rail electric, not 3rd, so thanks for that correction ]
To me, this is very exciting, as we've had the same 142s, 143s and 150s running the valley lines for close to 20 years. In addition, electrification will hopefully be coming to Cardiff, Wales' capital, as part of the new Metro investment, which will introduce new infrastructure to the rail, possible new modes of transport and a new bus interchange in the centre.
If you're interested, read the full update here:
Welsh Government and Arriva Trains Wales announce additional trains
Arriva Trains Wales have ordered 5 new class 319s which are 'tri-fueled', meaning they can run on overhead electric, diesel OR 3rd rail electric, similar to the London Underground.
[EDIT: Kieron has noted that the London Underground uses 4th rail electric, not 3rd, so thanks for that correction ]
To me, this is very exciting, as we've had the same 142s, 143s and 150s running the valley lines for close to 20 years. In addition, electrification will hopefully be coming to Cardiff, Wales' capital, as part of the new Metro investment, which will introduce new infrastructure to the rail, possible new modes of transport and a new bus interchange in the centre.
If you're interested, read the full update here:
Welsh Government and Arriva Trains Wales announce additional trains
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