In brief
- £44.5 million award for Class 397 overhaul materials
- 55-month term from 9 November 2026
- Two previous contracts worth £39.4 million since 2026
Transpennine Trains Limited has awarded CAF Rail UK a £44.5 million contract for overhaul materials for the Class 397 fleet under the existing Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement, for 55 months, according to a notice published on 29 October.
The work supplies materials for Transpennine's Class 397 heavy overhaul programme under the existing agreement.
The two companies have two previous contracts worth £39.4 million since 2026 in GovMarket records.
CAF Rail UK holds three contracts worth £83.9 million with Transpennine in GovMarket records.
The contract runs for 55 months from 9 November 2026.
Key facts
* 2026 so far
| Year | Value | Contracts |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £6.5m | 2 |
| 2026 | £91.0m | 11 |
* 2026 so far
| Year | Value | Contracts |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £33k | 1 |
| 2026 | £39.4m | 2 |
Written from published notices and GovMarket contract records. Totals cover GovMarket records, which start at different dates for each source.
