![]() ![]() In total, only 14 sets were built and despite their reliability problems, are still in operation today for Grand Central Trains, First Great Western and First Hull Trains. Subsequently, they were assigned to other train operators and in 2012, five sets were refurbished by First Great Western. Nicknamed ‘Adelante’ by First Group, the Class has had a chequered career, being late into service in the early 2000s and returns to their leasing company, Angel Trains, ahead of schedule in 2009. The five-car sets were built by Alstom at their Washwood Heath plant between 20 for First Great Western, who wanted to increase the frequency of their express services between London Paddington and South Wales, and became part of the Coradia 1000 family, alongside the popular Class 175. ![]() The iconic Class 180 ‘Adelante’ speeds into Train Simulator in distinctive Grand Central Trains livery.
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