New trains for Cumbria and the Borders

Exclusive images of new trains that will run through Cumbria and the Borders have been released by TransPennine Express (TPE).

The trains will operate on routes across the North West and into Scotland from spring 2019.

They are part of TPE’s £500million investment programme.

The programme will deliver more services, seats and a better experience for passengers.

Facilities include comfortable seating, plugs and USB points, and more luggage space.

There will also be free Wi-Fi and an entertainment system that allows films, news and boxsets to be downloaded to phones and devices.

Each train will have display screens showing reservations and food and drink available on-board.

The 12 five-carriage trains are being introduced along with two other fleets.

Together they will deliver 13 million more seats per year for customers.

TPE's current trains are being upgraded to make sure they are of the same standard.

The Managing Director for TransPennine Express said: