{"id":389532,"date":"2026-03-19T20:53:01","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T10:53:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railuk.com\/?p=190791"},"modified":"2026-03-19T20:53:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T10:53:01","slug":"scotrail-moves-to-upgrade-high-speed-fleet-in-major-overhaul","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=389532","title":{"rendered":"ScotRail Moves to Upgrade High-Speed Fleet in Major Overhaul"},"content":{"rendered":"

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ScotRail has announced plans to replace its high speed trains (HSTs) following a successful procurement process. <\/p>\n

A contract has been awarded to Beacon for the provision of twenty-two Class 222 trains, and to Alstom for the associated technical support, spares, and maintenance services.  <\/p>\n

The trains will undergo an extensive \u00a380million overhaul and refurbishment prior to delivery to ScotRail, supported by \u00a367million of investment from the Scottish Government. <\/p>\n

The HSTs, which operate on intercity routes between Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, and Inverness, will be replaced by more modern Class 222s, with the first of the new trains to arrive in service by late 2027. <\/p>\n

As the oldest trains in the train operator\u2019s fleet, the HSTs are reaching the end of their usable life, which present operational challenges and make them considerably more expensive to operate and maintain. <\/p>\n

The refurbishment programme will ensure the Class 222s enter service to the highest possible standard \u2013 with staff also being fully trained to safely operate them.  <\/p>\n

With passenger services entering service before the end of 2027, there will be a phased approach to the trains being introduced, with the final train expected to be in operation before the end of 2028.  <\/p>\n

Despite the HSTs being popular with customers since their introduction to ScotRail in 2018, the arrival of the Class 222s will be a boost for staff and customers, with the last HST expected to be removed from service by December 2028. <\/p>\n

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Refurbishment will be undertaken by Alstom and the makeover will include: <\/p>\n