TESTING has started on the West Coast Main Line of the first fixed formation of an order for 13 five-car carriage rakes from CAF for use with TransPennine Express. The sets, known by TPE as 'Nova3; are being hauled by Class 68 locos provided to TPE by Direct Rail Services. Each set has a driving trailer with passenger accommodation. TPE is sub-leasing 14 locos, and with the new Mk 5a stock, will initially be used on Liverpool Lime Street to Newcastle services before transferring to the Manchester Airport-Middlesbrough service in 2019.
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