Greater Anglia gives passengers chance to experience new £1.4bn trains

The operator is replacing every single train with brand new stock which will start to come into service from 2019.

In the meantime, passengers have been getting a look inside the new trains at Colchester North Station this morning. 

As well as the VR tour, they were also able to sit on the new seats to give the feel of being on board one of the operator's brand new trains. 

Through the headset, people were able to walk onto a station platform where three of the new trains will be parked – a Bombardier and two Stadlers.

The Bombardier will replace commuter trains which run to Liverpool Street from Essex, Hertfordshire, Cambridge and Ipswich while the Stadlers will be replace trains on the Intercity, Stansted Express and rural lines.

Once “on board” passenger were able to look around to inspect the new seats, carpet, finishings, large picture windows and even visit the toilet.

They will be able to check out accessibility arrangements, walk up to the “bistro” on the Intercity and walk through the airy carriages.

Mike Kean, Greater Anglia Deputy Managing Director, said: “We’re spending £1.4 billion on brand new trains to replace every single train on our network.

"It’s going to transform rail travel in East Anglia.

“We’re really excited about it and we’re confident that when people experience our new trains through virtual reality they’ll be looking forward to their arrival as much as we are.”

The new trains will all be fitted with fast free wifi, air conditioning, and plug and USB sockets.