These trains have more seats and more features than those currently serving Shrewsbury and Telford.
West Midlands Railway showed off an example of its new Class 196 on Friday. A total of 26 will replace the existing 20-year-old units running along the route linking the Black Country and Shropshire, with the first expected to enter service in the coming weeks.
“At every seat there is WiFi use and with the new advanced air conditioning there is much more comfort. For disabled passengers there are accessible toilets throughout the trains, and all these key factors guarantee a better travel experience for everyone. At first the trains will run between Birmingham and Shrewsbury, via Wolverhampton, but will eventually be used on West Midlands Railway's route from Birmingham to Hereford as well.Ian McConnell, managing director of West Midlands Trains which runs West Midlands Railway services, said the company has invested £690m in total with the new trains and related infrastructure.
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