Here’s what the future trains for HS2 could look like
Five bidders have revealed their plans for the potential future rolling stock for HS2, the UK’s second high speed rail line. AGV and Eurostar-inspired designs amongst the contenders Alstom, Siemens, Talgo, a Hitachi-Bombardier consortium and CAF have all unveiled details around their bids to build the next generation of high-speed trains for HS2, the UK’s […]
Rail revolution: Azuma launches on the East Coast
LNER has officially launched the next generation of trains for the East Coast Main Line. At a star-studded ceremony at London’s King’s Cross station, LNER ushered in the new era for the ECML by revealing one of the first of its new trains to hit the rails. Built using Japanese bullet train technology at Hitachi’s […]
LNER has announced the date its Azuma trains will launch on the ECML
London North Eastern Railway (LNER) has announced its new Azuma trains will launch on Wednesday 15 May. The trains have been through rigorous testing with engineers and technical staff from Hitachi Rail, Network Rail and the Department for Transport to ensure they will meet the high standards LNER sets for outstanding customer service. LNER Managing […]
5 of the world’s most epic-sounding trains
Head’s up. You’ll want to turn up the volume on your speakers for this one! Drop everything you’re doing. Sit back, plug in your headphones, whack up the bass, and find a nice, quiet corner of the room. If you’ve sadly gotten used to hearing the depressingly fetid sound of a Pacer’s stricken lawnmower engine […]
Virgin’s Azuma unveiled for the East Coast
The new identity for the fleet of Hitachi Super Express units coming to the UK’s East Coast Main Line has been revealed: Virgin Azuma. Sir Richard Branson unveiled the brand new name and livery for the units at the launch ceremony, which took place at London’s King’s Cross station earlier today (Friday 18 March). Azuma […]