Both the procurement process and final close of contract were significantly delayed, resulting in the expected first delivery date moving from 2012 to 2016; the £1.6 billion contract to manufacture and provide service depots for the trains was finalised in mid 2013.
Both the procurement process and final close of contract were significantly delayed, resulting in the expected first delivery date moving from 2012 to 2016. The £1.6 billion contract to manufacture and provide service depots for the trains was finalised in mid 2013.