The Class 197 is part of the CAF Civity family like the Class 195 and 196. It is being built to allow Transport for Wales to withdraw and supplement a number of older classes of diesel multiple unit.
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| Transport for Wales 197 013 arrives at Warrington Bank Quay |
| Information | |
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| Number built: | 180 (77 2 or 3-car sets) |
| Built: | 2020- |
| Builder: | CAF Newport |
| Motor: | Rolls-Royce MTU 6H1800R85L diesel per car |
| Power: | (2-car) 1, 010 hp (750 kW) (3-car) 1, 509 hp (1, 125 kW) |
| Formation: | (197/0) DMSL (Driving Motor Standard Lavatory)+ DMS (Driving Motor Standard) (197/1) DMSL+MSL (Motor Standard Lavatory)+ DMC (Driving Motor Composite) or DMS |
The Class 197 is being built in two sub-classes. A two-car formation with all standard class seating and a three-car formation which has some first class provision. All cars are powered. Some units from each sub-class have been fitted with support for ETCS (European Train Control System) signalling.
The first Class 197 was completed in 2021 and entered service in late 2022.
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| 197 014 at Crewe |
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| A Class 197 departs Warrington Bank Quay |