Progress for PRM TSI on classes 150 and 153.

In repose to a freedom of information request to TfW,we have the status as of 1st July 20.

As of 1st July 2020 or near date, the status of compliance with the Technical Specification for Interoperability – Persons with Reduced Mobility (PRM TSI) for the above classes of train in service with TfW

The Current Status is as follows:
Class 150


• 33 (out of 36) units completed
• Two units in modification
• One unit to enter modification imminently

 

 

 

 

Class 153

 

• 10 (out of 13) units completed
• Two units in modification
• One unit to enter modification imminently
There are also a further nine class 153s on short-term lease until the end of the year. These are not PRM compliant and have a dispensation from the Department for Transport until 31 December 2020.