The latest train to roll off Bombardier’s Derby production line has entered passenger service with Chiltern Railways, the first new commuter trains on the route for two decades.
The four two-car class 172s have been well received by passengers and staff alike.
The Chiltern four, which are the cleanest diesel trains in the country, will be followed later this summer by London Midland’s class 172s, enabling older diesel units to be replaced in the West Midlands.
Currently the new trains run three trips a day but this will increase once Chiltern’s new timetable comes into force during September.
This will coincide with a whole host of improvements including a new through line at Princes Risborough, allowing fast trains to overtake stopping services.
Introduction of the class 172s allows Chiltern to free up capacity and strengthen some of its busy services.
