British Rail Class 398
| British Rail Class 398 Citylink | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Stadler Rail |
| Family name | Stadler Citylink |
| Replaced | |
| Constructed | 2020[2] - |
| Number under construction | 36 units to be built |
| Formation | 36 x 3-car units |
| Fleet numbers | 398001-398036 |
| Operators | Transport for Wales |
| Depots | Cardiff Canton TMD |
| Specifications | |
| Maximum speed | TBC |
| Multiple working | Within class |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) (Standard Gauge) |
The Class 398 Citylink[3] will be a class of tram-trains which will be built for Transport for Wales by Swiss rolling stock manufacturer Stadler Rail.
A total of 36 three-car units are to be built.
History
The current Wales & Borders rail franchise, operated by Keolis Amey, commenced on 14 October 2018. During the franchise period, the operator will oversee a full fleet replacement,[4] with a batch of 36 brand new tram-trains set to join the fleet between 2022 and 2023.[5]
Operators
Transport for Wales
When built, Transport for Wales's Class 398 units will operate services on the Valley Lines to Aberdare, Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney.
Fleet details
| Class | Operator | Number | Year Built | Cars | Unit nos. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 398 | Transport for Wales | 36 | 2020- | 3 | 398001–398036 |
See also
References
- ^ The Class 170s will be cascaded to some routes which Class 150 or Class 153 operates.
- ^ Trains for Wales under construction - Rail Business UK. Retrieved 2020-12-07
- ^ @tfwrail (2 December 2019). "Our Metro tram-trains, which will run on the Treherbert, Aberdare and Merthyr lines from 2022, will be Class 398" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "KeolisAmey reveal new-look Wales trains and services". BBC News. BBC. 4 June 2018. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
- ^ Barry, Sion (4 June 2018). "How Wales' railways will be transformed with new stations, trains and jobs through investment worth billions". WalesOnline. Cardiff: Reach. Retrieved 30 September 2018.