ALMOST three years since it began, a programme to refurbish Transport for Wales Class 175 ‘Coradia’ diesel multiple units, has been completed.
Originally brought into service over 20 years ago, the 27 sets (of which 11 are two-car and 16 three-car configurations) remain the backbone of TfW services, through North, South and West Wales and across the border.
The work, which has been carried out at Alstom’s Technology Centre in Widnes, which specialises in rolling stock modernisation, has included re-covered seats, installation of USB and electric charging points, new interior fittings and carpets and new toilet seats.
The trains have also been rebranded into the current TfW grey and red livery.