Future
10 additional 4-car units are being built for the TransPennine Franchise when electrification of the eastern section of the Manchester to Liverpool via Newton-le-Willows line is completed in 2013. These units will be used on services from Manchester to Scotland, whilst the displaced Class 185s will all remain with the TransPennine franchise to enhance capacity on other routes. The new trains will have a revised specification allowing 110 mph (177 km/h) running with an intercity-style interior described as similar to the existing 185s.
Ten additional 4 car units will also be built for the London Midland franchise, in order to provide additional capacity. These will also have a top speed of 110 mph (177 km/h), whilst the 350/1s will be upgraded to the same for the December 2012 timetable change.
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