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Transport for Wales Class 197s start operating into Birmingham


26/02/2025 in News

A Transport for Wales Class 197.

Transport for Wales Class 197s have started operating on services between Birmingham International and Shrewsbury.




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  • Benski68010 - 26/02/2025 22:33

    I think this is really good that a more modern fleet of trains have entered service. The 158s will be missed sincerely, when they eventually get withdrawn.

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