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.
The second phase of refurbishment included:
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.
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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 Number | Arrived Derby | Departed Derby |
156450 | 23/11/06 | 13/02/07 |
156446 | 02/01/07 | 27/02/07 |
156492 | 21/02/07 | 20/03/07 |
156458 | 28/02/07 | 30/03/07 |
156447 | 21/03/07 | 19/04/07 |
156465 | 02/04/07 | 03/05/07 |
156457 | 20/04/07 | 18/05/07 |
156462 | 04/05/07 | 01/06/07 |
156478 | 21/05/07 | 18/06/07 |
156449 | 04/06/07 | 29/06/07 |
156499 | 19/06/07 | 13/07/07 |
156493 | 02/07/07 | 27/07/07 |
156456 | 16/07/07 | 17/08/07 |
156467 | 06/08/07 | 31/08/07 |
156476 | 20/08/07 | 13/09/07 |
156477 | 03/09/07 | 27/09/07 |
156453 | 14/09/07 | 09/10/07 |
156496 | 28/09/07 | 23/10/07 |
156474 | 10/10/07 | 01/11/07 |
156485 | 24/10/07 | 16/11/07 |