The new 1000 series uses newly developed bogies with steerable axles to reduce flange noise on sharp curves.

[7] Sets 1139 and 1140 were finished to more closely resemble the original 1000 series trains, with a single large front (LED) headlight.

[9] Internally, the new trains feature 17-inch (430 mm) LCD passenger information displays above each door.

[3] Sets 1139 and 1140 have retro-style interiors, with brass-coloured handrails and wood-grain effect walls, to closely resemble the original 1000 series trains.

[9] The LED lighting in these two sets can be altered to give an old-fashioned tungsten-lighting effect when used on special-event services.