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Images reveal first glimpse of Hull Trains’ new bullet train-inspired fleet
The new fleet for Hull Trains will provide more in terms of customer service, as well as shorter journey times and reduced pollution.
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TransPennine Express’s bullet train inspired fleet is undergoing testing
Overall, TransPennine Express is introducing three fleets of new trains, altogether providing 13 million extra seats per year between major cities across England and Scotland.
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Chief Executive Officer at Angel Trains is stepping down after 10 years
Malcolm Brown is leaving the position of CEO at Angel Trains and will be replaced by their current Chief Operating Officer.
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First test train for the TransPennine Express futuristic fleet arrives in UK
In the TransPennine Express’s Nova 1 fleet, 19 new five carriage trains, harnessing Japanese bullet train technology, will enter service in 2019…
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Angel Trains to refinance 665 Bombardier Aventra vehicles
Raising over £1.1 billion, Angel Trains shows an appetite to compete in the new build and refurbished passenger trains market…
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An interview with Mark Hicks, Technical Director at Angel Trains
25 October 2017 | By
With the news that Angel Trains, along with its partners Alstom and Grand Central, have delivered the UK’s first ETCS-enabled Class 180 trains, Global Railway Review sits down with Mark Hicks, Technical Director at Angel Trains and Michael O’Keefe, Project Manager on the Class 180.
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Top signalling technology Class 180 train delivered to Grand Central
Angel Trains Ltd has delivered the first UK Designated Body (DeBo) certified Class 180 train fitted with the new European Train Control System (ETCS) to Grand Central in readiness for the introduction of the digital signalling system on the East Coast Mainline.
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How to promote gender equality in the rail sector
14 June 2017 | By Adeline Ginn, Founder of Women in Rail and General Counsel at Angel Train
Adeline Ginn, Founder of Women in Rail and General Counsel at Angel Trains speaks to Global Railway Review about gender inequality in the work place and what the rail sector is and should be doing to combat this.
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Alstom to carry out repainting work on Virgin Trains Pendolino fleet
11 July 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Alstom is to carry out repainting work on Angel Trains owned Pendolino fleet operated by Virgin Trains on the West Coast Main Line.
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95 AT300 Inter-City rail carriages ordered for TransPennine Express
1 April 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Hitachi Rail Europe has revelled it will supply 95 AT300 ‘Inter City’ trains to TransPennine Express as part of FirstGroup’s TransPennine Express new franchise investment plan.
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Construction begins on Class 707 Desiro City fleet for South West Trains
29 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Siemens has begun construction on a £210 million fleet of Class 707 Desiro City electric multiple-units (EMUs) for South West Trains.
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Current shareholders acquire additional stake in Angel Trains
19 August 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Angel Trains has confirmed its current shareholders, AMP Capital Investors and PSP Investments, have acquired an additional stake in the rolling stock leasing company.
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Voith to retrofit Class 142 wheelsets for Angel Trains in the UK
26 March 2014 | By Voith
Angel Trains announced that it has appointed Voith to supply 188 new final drives and cardan shafts to its fleet of Class 142 diesel multiple units...
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Angel Trains unveils re-engineered Class 317 unit
28 November 2013 | By Angel Trains
Pre-series vehicle demonstrates new train look, comfort and performance...
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Rail industry sets out potential requirements for trains and carriages
12 February 2013 | By Network Rail
A new rail industry report marks a key step towards a market-led approach for delivering rolling stock...