Heavy maintenance overhaul partner for Class 397 trains from 2028.
Transpennine Trains Limited seeks a delivery partner for heavy maintenance overhauls of Class 397 rolling stock. The programme begins in 2028 and runs until mid-2030, covering tasks at 750,000, 900,000, 1,500,000, and 1,800,000 mile periodicities, including wheelset overhauls and intermediate maintenance activities. The buyer is a UK train operating company. Bidders must have experience in heavy maintenance of similar rolling stock. The contract value is not disclosed but implies significant scale.