FirstGroup has placed an order for 14 new five-car Hitachi 80X Hitachi units for its open access operations.
FirstGroup orders 14 Hitachi 80X units for Lumo services on Great Western and East Coast Main Lines
06/12/2024 in News
06/12/2024 in News
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