Service Updates
Chiltern Railways by Arriva

Our refreshed Class 168 trains are on the way.

We're excited to unveil our fully refreshed Class 168 fleet.  

Our class 168 fleet are undergoing an extensive refresh program to help us deliver better journeys for our customers. 

Our first refreshed train is now in passenger service and we anticipate completion of the full 168 fleet upgrade to take place over the course of the next two years. 

View our video to be taken on a tour of the new features...

Take a look at some of the new features in more detail:

Interior train seats and tables

Fully refreshed train interior including seat covers and cushions

interior of train

New carpets throughout

IMAGE: Refurbished onboard toilets

Refurbished toilet facilities

IMAGE: Interior seats and USB power sockets

USB Charge points at almost every seat

 

Questions and answers:   

  • Why have you decided to refresh your current trains, why not get new ones? 

    • As part of our Right route 2030 vision; over the past year we have been in negotiations with the Department for Transport to bring additional, newer trains into operation as soon as possible. We are urgently seeking Government approval to deliver these trains to help provide additional seats for customers, replacing our oldest trains with modern, more reliable models. 


      Alongside these additional trains, we are also working on a long-term update to Chiltern’s fleet. Our Vision 2030 report set out our ambition to secure low-emission and battery-powered trains to make journeys easier, greener and better. We are in the early stages of discussions towards securing these trains.

      If Government approval is granted in late 2024, we would aim to have additional trains running in 2025. 
      For more information on this, please visit our Right route 2030 vision dedicated page
       

  • When will I be able to travel on these refreshed class 168 trains? 
    • Our first refreshed train is now in passenger service. We anticipate completion of the full 168 fleet upgrade to take place over the course of the next two years. Please keep an eye out on our website for further updates. 
  • What is included in the refurbishments/upgrades? 

    • Enhancements you can expect from these refurbishments are as follows: 

      Fully refurbished train interior, including seats and toilets.

      Upgraded Wi-Fi

      USB charge points (also USB A and USB C) 

      Full LED lighting

      New carpets 

      Fresh exterior repaint 

       

 

For more information, please see our handy 168 Factsheet here