The Class 397 are high-speed electric multiple units (capable of 125 mp/h) operated by Trans Pennine Express (TPE) on services between North West England and Scotland. The units are part of the CAF Civity family like the
Class 195 and
331. In TPE service they are known as
Nova 2.
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| TPE 397 005 at Liverpool Lime Street |
| Information |
| Number built: |
60 (12 5-car sets) |
| Built: |
2017-19 |
| Builder: |
CAF |
| Motor: |
Electric motors (25 kV AC OHLE) |
| Formation: |
DMFLW (Driving Motor First Lavatory)+PTS (Pantograph Trailer
Standard)+MSL (Motor Standard Lavatory)+PTSL (Pantograph
Trailer Standard Lavatory)+DMSL (Driving Motor Standard Lavatory) |
The units replaced the
Class 350 in TPE service. They entered service in 2019. TPE operate a fleet of twelve Class 397s, an option for twenty-two more was not taken up.
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| The Class 397 has a streamlined cab end |
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| Profile of 397 005 |
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| Another view of 397 005 |
