Class 170 SVRS Modifications
Northern Trains needs a Single Variable Rate Sanding System (SVRS) installed on 16 Class 170 trains. This is a technical modification to improve traction control on the fleet.
- Closed10 July 2026
- Value£1.7m
- BuyerNORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED
- CategoryTransport & vehicles
- RegionNorth East, North West, West Midlands, Yorkshire & Humber
You'll want to look if you have experience modifying Class 170 rolling stock and can deliver sanding system installations at scale
You'll need
- capability and technical competence in Class 170 modifications
- capacity to deliver across 16 units
Possible incumbent
Siemens Mobility Limited completed Class 158 SVRS modifications for this buyer in early 2026, though this contract is for the different Class 170 fleet. Inferred from prior awards to this buyer, not confirmed.