Transport Scotland has announced an £8 million contract to refurbish five Class 320 trains with Wabtec and train owners Evershot Rail.
Funded by the Scottish Government, the contract is aimed at tackling over-crowding on peak services in Strathclyde.
Transport minister Humza Yousaf said that the three-carriage Class 320s will deliver better trains and more seats for passengers and also provide more job security for what he called an ‘important employer in Kilmarnock.’
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The scope of the £8 million upgrade covers:
- A full interior refresh in line with the ScotRail branding;
- Complete internal refurbishment including repaint of all surfaces, new flooring, tables and new seat moquette;
- New fully accessible toilet;
- At-seat power sockets;
- Two dedicated cycle spaces;
- Energy efficient LED lighting;
- Enhanced CCTV system for passenger safety and security.
The refurbishment is expected to begin in November 2017, with a phased introduction from the summer of 2018 onwards across Strathclyde north and south electric services.
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