Fleet → Class 197
About the Class 197
The Class 197 is a passenger multiple unit built by CAF between 2021 and 2024. The register lists 77: 66 in traffic, 8 out of service and 3 being built or tested. They are held by Transport for Wales (77). 52 have worked a train today. Subclasses: 197/0, 197/1.
77 in the register 66 in traffic 8 out of service 3 being built or tested
Units
| Unit | Operator | Status | Last worked | Last seen at |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 197001 | Transport for Wales | Today 2B84 | Cardiff Central | |
| 197002 | Transport for Wales | Today 5K72 | Crewe C.S. | |
| 197003 | Transport for Wales | Today 2E44 | Carmarthen | |
| 197004 | Transport for Wales | Today 1D16 | Chester | |
| 197005 | Transport for Wales | Today 1H96 | Chester | |
| 197006 | Transport for Wales | 22nd August 2026 5B99 | Carmarthen | |
| 197007 | Transport for Wales | Today 2B93 | Carmarthen | |
| 197008 | Transport for Wales | Today 5D44 | Holyhead Car. M.D. | |
| 197009 | Transport for Wales | Today 5K66 | Crewe C.S. | |
| 197010 | Transport for Wales | Today 2G82 | Gloucester | |
| 197011 | Transport for Wales | 13th September 2026 1W93 | Chester | |
| 197012 | Transport for Wales | Today 5D87 | Chester Middle Yard | |
| 197013 | Transport for Wales | Out of Service | never seen | At Landore |
| 197014 | Transport for Wales | 22nd September 2026 1W24 | Hereford | |
| 197015 | Transport for Wales | Today 2D73 | Llandudno Junction | |
| 197016 | Transport for Wales | Today 1W89 | Crewe | |
| 197017 | Transport for Wales | 10th September 2026 5T17 | Chester D.M.U.D. | |
| 197018 | Transport for Wales | 25th August 2026 1D03 | Chester | |
| 197019 | Transport for Wales | Today 5J82 | Shrewsbury Abbey Frgte CS | |
| 197020 | Transport for Wales | Out of Service | 10th September 2026 5T17 | At Cardiff Canton |
| 197021 | Transport for Wales | 22nd August 2026 5D87 | Chester Middle Yard | |
| 197022 | Transport for Wales | Today 5D31 | Holyhead Car. M.D. | |
| 197023 | Transport for Wales | Today 5V64 | Cardiff Canton Sidings | |
| 197024 | Transport for Wales | Today 2G77 | Cardiff Central | |
| 197025 | Transport for Wales | Today 2E88 | Carmarthen | |
| 197026 | Transport for Wales | Today 1J76 | Shrewsbury | |
| 197027 | Transport for Wales | Yesterday 5D47 | Holyhead Car. M.D. | |
| 197028 | Transport for Wales | Stored | never seen | At Holyhead |
| 197029 | Transport for Wales | In Testing | 8th September 2026 3C05 | Pwllheli Station Sidings |
| 197030 | Transport for Wales | In Testing | 7th September 2026 3C05 | Pwllheli Station Sidings |
| 197031 | Transport for Wales | Today 5D87 | Chester Middle Yard | |
| 197032 | Transport for Wales | Today 1V99 | Cardiff Central | |
| 197033 | Transport for Wales | Stored | never seen | At Holyhead |
| 197034 | Transport for Wales | 23rd September 2026 5W83 | Chester D.M.U.D. | |
| 197035 | Transport for Wales | Stored | 21st September 2026 5Z35 | At Holyhead |
| 197036 | Transport for Wales | Today 1D48 | Llandudno Junction | |
| 197037 | Transport for Wales | 20th September 2026 3C01 | Machynlleth Carr. Sdgs | |
| 197038 | Transport for Wales | Today 1J88 | Wrexham General | |
| 197039 | Transport for Wales | In Testing | 16th September 2026 3C12 | Machynlleth Carr. Sdgs |
| 197040 | Transport for Wales | Today 1F90 | Chester | |
| 197041 | Transport for Wales | Today 5G76 | Shrewsbury Abbey Frgte CS | |
| 197042 | Transport for Wales | Today 1W85 | Chester | |
| 197043 | Transport for Wales | 23rd September 2026 1D39 | Chester | |
| 197044 | Transport for Wales | Today 5L35 | Cardiff Canton Sidings | |
| 197045 | Transport for Wales | Today 2E18 | Carmarthen | |
| 197046 | Transport for Wales | Out of Service | never seen | At Chester |
| 197047 | Transport for Wales | Today 1D87 | Chester | |
| 197048 | Transport for Wales | Today 1W85 | Chester | |
| 197049 | Transport for Wales | Out of Service | Yesterday 1V98 | At Crewe |
| 197050 | Transport for Wales | Today 1V99 | Cardiff Central | |
| 197051 | Transport for Wales | Today 1V66 | Cardiff Central | |
| 197101 | Transport for Wales | Today 5D36 | Chester D.M.U.D. | |
| 197102 | Transport for Wales | 23rd September 2026 5W98 | Holyhead Car. M.D. | |
| 197103 | Transport for Wales | Today 5T03 | Chester D.M.U.D. | |
| 197104 | Transport for Wales | Today 5V62 | Cardiff Canton Sidings | |
| 197105 | Transport for Wales | Out of Service | 31st August 2026 3H00 | Chester D.M.U.D. |
| 197106 | Transport for Wales | Today 5V98 | Cardiff Canton Sidings | |
| 197107 | Transport for Wales | Today 5K74 | Crewe C.S. | |
| 197108 | Transport for Wales | 19th September 2026 1H86 | Chester | |
| 197109 | Transport for Wales | Today 5W83 | Chester | |
| 197110 | Transport for Wales | Today 1V58 | Milford Haven | |
| 197111 | Transport for Wales | Today 2B90 | Cardiff Central | |
| 197112 | Transport for Wales | Today 5D35 | Holyhead Car. M.D. | |
| 197113 | Transport for Wales | Today 5K70 | Crewe C.S. | |
| 197114 | Transport for Wales | Today 5D36 | Chester D.M.U.D. | |
| 197115 | Transport for Wales | Today 1W98 | Chester | |
| 197116 | Transport for Wales | Today 5D20 | Chester D.M.U.D. | |
| 197117 | Transport for Wales | 31st August 2026 1V32 | Swansea | |
| 197118 | Transport for Wales | Today 5D33 | Holyhead Car. M.D. | |
| 197119 | Transport for Wales | Today 2E48 | Carmarthen | |
| 197120 | Transport for Wales | Today 1D48 | Llandudno Junction | |
| 197121 | Transport for Wales | 22nd September 2026 5D98 | Chester D.M.U.D. | |
| 197122 | Transport for Wales | Today 5D32 | Holyhead Car. M.D. | |
| 197123 | Transport for Wales | Today 1D47 | Holyhead | |
| 197124 | Transport for Wales | Today 5D20 | Chester D.M.U.D. | |
| 197125 | Transport for Wales | Today 1H85 | Chester | |
| 197126 | Transport for Wales | Today 5J74 | Shrewsbury Abbey Frgte CS |
Subclasses
| Subclass | Units | In traffic | Held by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 197/0 | 51 | 41 | Transport for Wales |
| Class 197/1 | 26 | 25 | Transport for Wales |
Operators
Who runs them, and how many each holds. The subclasses link to that operator's own page for the type.
| Operator | ATOC | Units | Subclasses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport for Wales | AW | 77 | 197/0 197/1 |
Liveries
What the class wears, across every operator. Units whose livery the register does not record are left out rather than counted as unliveried.
| Livery | Units |
|---|---|
| Transport for Wales | 76 |
| Transport for Wales Made In Wales | 1 |