British Rail Class 231
The Class 231 FLIRT is a class of diesel-electric multiple unit which will be built for Transport for Wales by Swiss rolling stock manufacturer Stadler Rail.
A total of eleven four-car units are to be built.History
The current Wales & Borders rail franchise, operated by KeolisAmey, commenced on 14 October 2018. During the franchise period, the operator will oversee a full fleet replacement, with a batch of eleven brand new diesel-electric multiple units set to join the fleet in 2022.Operators
Transport for Wales
When built, Transport for Wales' Class 231 units will operate services between and as well as and Ebbw Vale.Fleet details