Class 397 Civity EMU

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The Class 397 Civity EMU is a modern high-speed electric multiple unit built by CAF for intercity services in the UK, notably on routes linking north of England cities with Scotland.

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British Rail Class 397 0

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Civity platform train
electric multiple unit
high-speed train
brakingSystem electro-pneumatic brakes
buildLocation CAF Beasain plant
CAF Zaragoza facilities
builtFor TransPennine Express
surface form: TransPennine Express franchise
collectionMethod pantograph
countryOfOrigin Spain
couplingType Dellner
designedFor long-distance comfort
designedToReplace Class 350/4 units on TransPennine Express
electricSystem 25 kV AC overhead
enteredService 2019
formation 5-car sets
gauge standard gauge
hasFeature accessible toilets
air conditioning
crashworthy cab design
first class accommodation
luggage space
on-board Wi-Fi
passenger information system
plug doors
power sockets at seats
introduced 2019
manufacturer CAF
multipleWorking within class only
nickName Nova
surface form: Nova 2
numberInClass 12 units (approximate)
operator TransPennine Express
operatorBranding TransPennine Express Nova fleet
surface form: TransPennine Express Nova 2
owner rolling stock leasing company
powerType electric
primaryRegion Great Britain
United Kingdom
safetySystem AWS
GSM-R
TPWS
serviceType intercity
topSpeed 125 mph
200 km/h
trackGauge 1435 mm
trainFamily CAF
surface form: CAF Civity
UICClassification Bo′Bo′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′
usedFor Liverpool–Scotland services
Manchester Airport–Scotland services
services between North West England and Scotland
usedOn West Coast Main Line

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TransPennine Express fleetIncludes Class 397 Civity EMU