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Alstom warns of Derby job losses
… out in the first quarter of 2024. It is currently building Class 701 Aventras for South Western Railway but has nothing …
Released capacity options for WCML all positive
… and will soon be served by Avanti West Coast’s bi-mode Class 805 fleet. Electrification of Crewe to Chester and … before HS2 opens services will be operated by 125mph Class 390 tilting EMUs or non-tilt 110mph (or MU differential) limited Class 805s and 807s. The study points out that with HS2 …
NAO spells out costs of HS2 Phase Two cancellation
Constrained WCML capacity may require demand to be managed
DBC trials eco-fuel on Class 66
… DB Cargo Class 66 No 66004 will be a test bed for more environmentally … with conventional diesel. … DBC trials eco-fuel on Class 66 …
GWR runs Class 387 to Cardiff
… Great Western Railway ran a 12-car Class 387 from Swindon to Cardiff on 24 July in anticipation … introduced on passenger services to Cardiff. … GWR runs Class 387 to Cardiff …
Refreshed ‘Javelin’ enters service
By Andy Roden
… on 140mph trains The first of Southeastern’s refurbished Class 395 EMUs returned to service on 14 August, after a …
TransPennine Express cuts trains to ‘make journeys better’.
… change will be the standing down of the “Nova 3” fleet of Class 68 locomotives and Mk 5a coaches which is not being … of all seats on trains, and a refresh of the older trains (Class 185s) to include the replacement of carpets and an …
VIDEO: Challenges and opportunities for rail in the North
There is growth potential for the region’s network
GWR seeks opportunities to grow
By PHILIP SHERRATT
… such as Cardiff to Penzance. There are also the modern Class 387 Electrostars in the Thames Valley – but GWR’s … an IET without running out of juice.’ Mr Hopwood says the Class 387 Electrostars remain part of GWR’s long-term plan … Last year it was progressing plans to trial a Vivarail Class 230 battery unit on the Greenford branch in west …
Tickets on sale for CrossCountry HST farewell railtour
… en-route, and tickets are priced at £95 for Standard Class travel. The ‘Bournemouth Belle’ comprises a return trip … departing at 13.10, with tickets priced at £30 in Standard Class for the return trip, arriving back in Swanage at 15.45. …
GWR’s integrated transport boosts bus and rail
By Andy Roden
Great Western Railway is leading efforts to make multi-modal transport easier for passengers. LUKE FARLEY talks to ANDY RODEN about the successes so far
GBRf signs Caledonian Sleeper deal
By Andy Roden
… Class 99s possible future traction GB Railfreight has signed … It operates seven trains a night, six nights a week using Class 92 and Class 73 locomotives. It says the length of the new agreement …
WMT targets autumn debut for ‘730s’
By PHILIP SHERRATT
… Midlands Trains is aiming to introduce its first three-car Class 730 EMU, built by Alstom, into passenger service in the … out of Euston, running in six-car formations and replacing Class 319s, WMT’s oldest EMUs. This also eases the training … completing training of crews in the West Midlands on its Class 196 DMUs. Each three-car ‘730/0’, with a maximum speed …
VIDEO: Transpennine Route Upgrade in delivery mode
Three key blockades completed in 2023
VIDEO: Infrastructure boost for the North West
Enhancements in CP7 and beyond