British Rail Class 756


The Class 756 FLIRT is a class of tri-mode multiple units which will be built for Transport for Wales by Swiss rolling stock manufacturer Stadler Rail. Tri-mode in this instance is an electric motor which can be driven by overhead electric, on-board batteries or a diesel generator.
A total of 24 units are to be built, with these being seven 3-car and seventeen 4-car units.

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 24 brand new tri-mode multiple units set to join the fleet in 2023.

Operators

Transport for Wales

When built, Transport for Wales' Class 756 units will operate services on the Valley Lines and Vale of Glamorgan Line.

Fleet details