Eversholt’s ‘Renatus’ fleet heading for scrap

Howard Johnston Contributing Writer rail@bauermedia.co.uk

EVERSHOLT Rail is preparing to dispose of its 30 Class 321 ‘Renatus’ electric multiple units, even though they were completely rebuilt with new traction equipment and smart interiors at a cost of £60 million, and only worked for five years. The train leasing company admits there have been no takers - either in the UK or overseas - for the four-car sets, which have been idle for almost 18 months since they were replaced on electrified Greater Anglia outer-suburban services into Essex by new Bombardier/Alstom Class 720s. The ‘321s’ are parked up in ‘warm store’ at Wembley and Warrington. An Eversholt spokesperson told RAIL: “We have actively sought to remarket the ‘Renatus’ units for some time, but have been unable to secure a lease for the fleet either in whole…

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