Govia Thameslink Trains has concluded a financing deal which will allow it to replace the current 1976 vintage 313 units that run on services from Moorgate. The 25 new trains, built by Siemens, will enter service in late 2019.

• Fixed length with full width inter-vehicle gangways, creating more space for passengers on board (there are no intermediate cabs)
• Intelligent climate-controlled air-conditioning
• The latest in passenger information systems with real-time information
• Fully accessible and compliant with disability legislation
• Power points throughout
• Full Passenger WiFi functionality built in.