Avanti West Coast – the operator of intercity services on the West Coast Main Line – has unveiled the first of the long-anticipated refurbishment of its Pendolino (Class 390) fleet. Standard class seats, with power-at-seatInitially, the Pendolino fleet was introduced in 2002 by Virgin Trains, which brought the tilting trains to the UK Rail network. The £117m upgrade programme was two years in the making and involved experts in technology, customer information and ergonomics. Working closely with our partners at Avanti West Coast and Angel Trains, we have created something truly special for the customers travelling on the West Coast Mainline. We hope it secures the future of the Pendolinos on the West Coast for many years to come”.

Source: The Times April 26, 2022 12:00 UTC