Sheffield-based hydraulic system component manufacturer and supplier Stauff has been selected by East Midlands Railway and Hitachi Rail to supply a range of components for EMR’s new Class 810 Aurora bi-mode fleet.

The trains are being assembled at Hitachi’s facility in Newton Aycliffe and are due to enter service on EMR’s inter-city routes between London and Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham from 2023. 

Stauff will provide key products including specialist clamping solutions, tube manipulation, flexible hose assemblies and fittings.