The trains feature power sockets at each pair of seats, free WiFi, increased lugagge space, two wheelchair spaces, flexible storage area, a fully accessible toilet in every train including a new ‘assist’ facility allowing companions access to the cubicle while maintaining privacy and windows closely aligned with seats.
The first class area on the four-car Class 385/1s feature plug sockets at each seat, leather seats, LED lighting and more luggage space.
Seven-car trains will introduced initially on the Edinburgh-Glasgow via Falkirk High route (one three-car ‘385/0’ and a four-car ‘385/1’) before eight-car sets are introduced later. When pairs of ‘385/1s’ are operating, capacity is increased 44% compared with Class 170s currently used.
ScotRail Alliance Managing Director Alex Hynes said: “The finish of these trains will significantly improve the experience of customers travelling with us. Their design has resulted in bright, spacious and accessible carriages – perfect for commuters, business customers and leisure travellers alike.”
Mitsuo Iwasaki, Head of Technical at Hitachi Rail Europe, said: “We’ve worked closely with ScotRail and various passenger groups to include their ideas into the design and the result is a visible improvement for people travelling.”
- For more on this, and extra stock for ScotRail, read RAIL 840, published on November 22, or available on Android/iPad from November 18.
- For a look inside Newton Aycliffe where 60 of the 70 Class 385s on order are being assembled, read RAIL 839, on sale November 8, or available on Android/iPad now.
- For the latest on the Class 385's entry into traffic, read RAIL 839, on sale November 8, or available on Android/iPad now.
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AndrewJGwilt1989 - 08/11/2017 04:28
I like the interiors but most passengers won’t like the seats as it be too hard just like on the Class 700’s and Class 387’s.
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Fed Up Scotrail User - 06/12/2017 02:52
Are these the same seat's Scotrail has fitted to 156430 and 156510 because they look the same cheap and nasty and awful. For the launch of a new train this has got to be the worst interior of any TOC I have ever seen. As usual Scotland suffers at the hand of a Rail operator run by a foreign body who has no interest in providing a comfortable service here but only making money as cheaply and as quickly as possible. I for one will be avoiding these trains just like I avoid 156510 and 156430. Il get the next one thank you.
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