Class 156 FSR Refurbishment 07

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First ScotRail's fleet of 20 Class 156 units were given a repaint into First livery and some interior work at Derby during 2006.

In a second phase of work, also carried out by Bombardier at Derby, the 20 units received a further £2.7 million interior refurbishment, funded by Transport Scotland.

The final set, 156485, was completed at Derby Litchurch Lane Works in November 2007.


Interior shot of First ScotRail's 156492 (car 52492) taken on 6th April 2007 Photo by Dysgraphyk


The second phase of refurbishment included:

  • Interior repaint
  • Replacement seatbacks
  • New carpet and seat covers in 'First' colour scheme
  • Dedicated wheelchair space and table

cycle racks in 156457
seats in 156457
new table tops in 156457


Unit NumberArrived DerbyDeparted Derby
15645023/11/0613/02/07
15644602/01/0727/02/07
15649221/02/0720/03/07
15645828/02/0730/03/07
15644721/03/0719/04/07
15646502/04/0703/05/07
15645720/04/0718/05/07
15646204/05/0701/06/07
15647821/05/0718/06/07
15644904/06/0729/06/07
15649919/06/0713/07/07
15649302/07/0727/07/07
15645616/07/0717/08/07
15646706/08/0731/08/07
15647620/08/0713/09/07
15647703/09/0727/09/07
15645314/09/0709/10/07
15649628/09/0723/10/07
15647410/10/0701/11/07
15648524/10/0716/11/07