LNER Azuma Class 800 authorised for passenger service

LNER hopes to have its first electro-diesel Class 800 bi-mode trainsets in revenue service before the summer.

UK: InterCity East Coast operator LNER has finally received approval for its Class 800 ‘Azuma’ trainsets to enter passenger service on the East Coast Main Line, subject to the completion of final testing.

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