"LNER has unveiled the name and interior design of a new fleet of long-distance trains, which will be the first to carry the new Great British Railways branding when it launches in a few years time. LNER says demand on its East Coast Mainline route has continued to grow since the pandemic, with more than 24 million passengers travelling in 2024-25."
"Each of the 10-carriage Class 897 trains will have 569 seats across Standard and First Class - compared to an average of 413 seats on the current 7-carriage Intercity 125s, along with dedicated wheelchair spaces and companion seating. The Class 897s will also be the first long-distance tri-mode trains in the UK, able to operate using overhead electric power, diesel engines or batteries."
"The interiors have been developed using customer and stakeholder feedback. Both Standard and First Class will feature redesigned seats with new cushions, wider headrests and improved materials, while First Class seats will recline. Power sockets will be provided at every seat, alongside USB-C charging ports, with table seats fitted with integrated power bars. Passenger information will be displayed on new digital screens in each carriage, and five water bottle refill points will be installed on every train."
LNER is procuring ten 10-carriage Class 897 trains named Serenza, built by CAF and financed by Porterbrook, to expand capacity on the East Coast Mainline. Each train will offer 569 seats across Standard and First Class, dedicated wheelchair spaces, companion seating, redesigned bike storage, and five water bottle refill points per train. The Class 897s are tri‑mode, operating on overhead electric power, diesel engines or batteries to cover the full network and run on batteries where overhead wires are absent. Interiors feature redesigned seats, power sockets and USB-C at every seat, integrated table power bars, digital passenger information screens, and softer lighting.
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