Bombardier, Hitachi challenge tube train award
The proposed award of a Transport for London contract worth £1.5 billion to Siemens to build 94 trains for the Piccadilly Line has been challenged by two losing bidders. Bombardier and Hitachi are said to have lodged papers with the High Court over the weekend of 21-22 July. TfL said it saw ‘no good basis for these claims to be issued and are disappointed that these companies have chosen to take this step’.
Hitachi breakthrough after Scottish windscreens hitchThe problems with new Hitachi Class 385 units for the Scottish central belt appear to have been resolved, because they are now set to enter service tomorrow (Tuesday). Introduction of the new units has been delayed for months after trials revealed that their original windscreens were distorting the drivers’ view of the line ahead, particularly at night, when signal aspects were multiplied confusingly. The introduction of all 234 vehicles will take several months yet.
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