Class 231 "FLIRT"

The Class 231 FLIRT is a type of diesel-electric multiple unit used on the Regional services. It can be purchased for 70 points or 10 Robux.

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The Class 231 FLIRT are a class of diesel-electric multiple unit which are being built for Transport for Wales by Swiss rolling stock manufacturer Stadler Rail. A total of eleven four-car units are to be built.

The current Wales & Borders rail franchise, operated by KeolisAmey, commenced on 14 October 2018. Although KeolisAmey was removed as the franchise operator and replaced by an operator of last resort, the Welsh Government, the scheduled full fleet replacement will still commence,with a batch of eleven brand new diesel-electric multiple units set to join the fleet in 2022.

The units began testing in Switzerland in July 2021 and in November 2021 the first 2 units were delivered to Cardiff Canton depot.

When built, Transport for Wales' Class 231 units will operate services between Maesteg and Cheltenham Spa as well as Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale.