Mod Note: Post #1 originally in this thread.
Just seen a tweet @railpromag saying FirstGroup has confirmed an order for five new Hitachi AT300s, so looks like this service will happen
https://www.railpro.co.uk/news/firs...igh-speed-trains-linking-london-and-edinburgh
the First Group all standard ORCATS raid 5 TPD KX-Edinburgh due to start by May 2021, but dont think they have ordered the trains yet, so seems unlikely
https://www.firstgroupplc.com/about-firstgroup/uk-rail/eastcoast.aspx
Just seen a tweet @railpromag saying FirstGroup has confirmed an order for five new Hitachi AT300s, so looks like this service will happen
https://www.railpro.co.uk/news/firs...igh-speed-trains-linking-london-and-edinburgh
FirstGroup and Hitachi announce new partnership for high speed trains linking London and Edinburgh
A new high-quality, low fare rail link between London and Edinburgh has come a step closer for customers with news that FirstGroup has confirmed an order for five brand new AT300 125mph intercity electric trains and ongoing maintenance, following completion yesterday of a £100 million deal for the trains between FirstGroup and Hitachi Rail, financed by Beacon Rail.
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