Train Leasing company Eversholt Rail have refurbished 321448 as a platform for possibilities unit to showcase what can be done to extend the life of the Class 321’s currently operated by Greater Anglia, London Midland, First Capital Connect and Northern Rail. The trail unit (321448) will be put into service with Greater Anglia in December 2013 with two types of trial seating. The 3 + 2 Metro style seating in two of the carriages and a 2 + 2 Suburban style seating in the other two carriages.
2+2 Style Seating
3+2 Style Seating
Other new features on the refurbished Class 321 are as follows;
- New Saloon and Cab Air Conditioning
- New Saloon Heating
- Suburban and Metro Seating
- New First Class Area with Power operated doors, Leather seats and Power sockets.
- Toilet Refurbishment.
- Wheelchair Accessible Toilet
- LED Lighting
- New bigger Windows
First Class Section
321448 computer generated image
With all of the franchise changes at the moment, companies are not interested in investing money into the upgrades on the Assets/ Rolling Stock, That is used on their network. It is very encouraging to see the Leasing company taking the proactive approach to refreshing the trains, Making customers more satisfied and extending the life of the trains.
321448 at Doncaster Nov 2013
We look forward to more leasing companies taking this approach to improve the trains which they own.
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