Stadler has won a £600 million (€686 million) contract to supply 58 trains (378 carriages) including 20 electric and 38 bi-mode Flirt multiple units to Abellio East Anglia. The project is being funded by Rock Rail and the financing agreement for the deal was finalized on October 4, 2016.
The 58 trains contract comprises in a combination of 20 12-car Intercity EMUs and 38 regional bi-mode multiple units, in both 3-car (14 units) and 4-car (24 units) configuration, which can run under electric or diesel power. Stadler will also be responsible for providing maintenance and servicing of the new trains to be carried out at Crown Point depot in Norwich.
The Flirt trains to be used on the East Anglia franchise will be equipped with air-conditioning; ‘2×2’ seating; Wi-Fi and power points throughout the train; a low floor design, allowing easier access to platform from the train; passenger information systems with real-time information; and have regenerative braking.
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