In service From 2018 Family name Civity Number under construction 55 units to be built | Manufacturer CAF Constructed 2016– | |
Replaced Class 142
Class 144
Class 153
Class 185 | ||
The Class 195 is a class of diesel multiple-unit passenger train being constructed for Arriva UK Trains subsidiary Northern by Spanish rolling-stock manufacturer CAF. A total of 55 units are to be built, 25 2-car units and 30 3-car units.
History
The announcement of the new trains was made by Arriva UK Trains when it was confirmed that it would become the next operator of the Northern franchise from 1 April 2016. In early 2016 it was confirmed that Spanish rolling stock manufacturer CAF would construct the new diesel-powered trains, planned to operate on some Northern Connect regional express services from 2019 and allow for the replacement of Class 142 and Class 144 Pacer trains.
In 2016, the open access operator Go-Op announced that it would aim to procure a fleet of Class 195/1 units to operate its planned service between Taunton and Nuneaton.