The Polaris is a design of locomotive-hauled train manufactured by Chinese Sourced Railway Equipment (CSRE).[1] The train is inspired by the British Rail InterCity 125 (HST), and has a top speed of 140 mph (Template:Convert/outsep).[2][3] The loco hauled trains will have two power cars and will be compatible with British Rail Mark 3 coaches.[2] The power cars will either be Diesel electric, electric and electro-diesel,[2] making it suitable for use across the whole British railway network. CSRE also offer a Electric multiple unit (EMU) type of Polaris called the Polaris E.[4]
Potential orders[]
According to the Managing Director of CSRE, David Shipley, there has been interest from a number of train operating companies, and the Polaris will be operating in the UK by 2012.[2] Grand Central Railway planned to introduce some Polaris trains in 2010,[5] but has not yet announced an order; presently it operates a mixture of Class 43 locomotives with Mark 3 coaches and Class 180 multiple units. Alliance Rail Holdings, an open access operator, aims to use 17 Polaris trainsets on a number of services starting in late 2013, although the deal has not yet been finalised.[6][7]
Features[]
The train will have Wi-fi installed, 2+1 seating in first class and 2+2 in standard. Trains will have a buffet car, electric screens and five toilets (two accessible) per 6 car rake.[2][3]
Manufacture[]
It is planned that the parts will be built in China and the trains will be assembled in the UK possibly in the North East or Liverpool.[citation needed]
See also[]
References[]
- ↑ CSRE: Polaris Accessed 2 October 2010
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