Class 221 runs to Wrexham as part of open access operator's training programme

12/03/2025

Off-lease 221104 passes Wellington as part of a driver training run between Central Rivers TMD and Wrexham. ALISTAIR COX.

An off-lease Class 221 has travelled to Wrexham General to help train drivers on the potential open access service to London Euston.

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Dr P. N. Jarvis - 12/03/2025 16:12

East-West Rail seems complete from Oxford to Milton Keynes, but there is no word as to when it may open. Have you any information, please?
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Dr P. N. Jarvis - 13/03/2025 11:36

A Wrexham & Shropshire service was tried a few years ago. I hope the new attempt is more successul.
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- Mattpad1 - 23/03/2025 15:38
  
  The main reason it was unsuccessful was due to the fact that it was almost always cancelled!
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  - Dr P. N. Jarvis - 24/03/2025 13:06
    
    It wandered around Birmingham by a circuitous route, slowly and not stopping anywhere, from distant memory!
    
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