Hitachi launch first Intercity Express built in Durham
Hitachi launches its first Intercity Express train built at its manufacturing plant in County Durham.
Hitachi train unveiling: 'Designed in Japan, built in Britain'
The first UK-built Intercity Express (IEP) train has been unveiled at the Hitachi factory in County Durham.
It is one of 122 express trains which are part of the Government-funded £5.7 billion Intercity Express Programme.
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