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Prototype Class 08e shunter successfully completes trials at Somerset quarry
The new battery powered Class 08e has successfully completed two weeks of trials at Whateley Quarry in Somerset
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Increased passenger numbers offset cost of Merseyrail '777' delay
The longer-than-expected introduction of Merseyrail's new Class 777 trains cost taxpayers more than £3 million, but it's also recorded higher pre-tax profits
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DMU heading for Bo’ness after SRPS acquires ‘117’
The Scottish Railway Preservation Society (SRPS) has bought three-car Class 117 diesel multiple unit L425 from the Cotswold Diesel Railcar Group.
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Great Western Railway's acquisition of '175s' confirmed with 2025 introduction planned
A total of 27 units will move to GWR and potentially run in the south west until 2032
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First of 94 new Piccadilly Line trains arrive in London for testing
Transport for London has taken delivery the first of its new Piccadilly Line trains which are due to enter service from 2025
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Avanti West Coast's Class 807 makes 'soft' passenger debut between London Euston and Birmingham
The first of Avanti West Coast's Class 807 units was given a soft launch into traffic at the weekend, running two return trips between Birmingham New Street and London Euston
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'158' unit hit in Cambrian Line collision was once damaged in level crossing incident
One of Transport for Wales' Class 158 units involved in the collision between Talerddig and Llanbrynmair has previously hit a vehicle on a level crossing
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Chiltern’s Class 168 DMUs receive third refresh
Chiltern Railways has unveiled the latest refresh to its fleet of Class 168 diesel multiple unit (DMU) commuter trains.
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Wolverton repairs corrosion in Class 150s
Gemini Rail at Wolverton is repairing corrosion on Northern’s fleet of Sprinter diesel multiple units, which date from the mid-1980s.
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Gemini completes GWR Turbo fleet interior overhaul
Gemini Rail Services handed over 166220 to Great Western Railway on September 10.
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Avanti West Coast's Class 807 makes 'soft' passenger debut between London Euston and Birmingham
The first of Avanti West Coast's Class 807 units was given a soft launch into traffic at the weekend, running two return trips between Birmingham New Street and London Euston
Man dies and 15 people injured after mid Wales train crash involving two Transport for Wales services
Two Transport for Wales 158s collided in mid Wales on the Cambrian Line on Monday evening
National Rail Awards 2024: the results (more pictures added)
Full results from RAIL’s 2024 National Rail Awards, Britain’s biggest and most respected rail awards which recognise and reward people, companies and initiatives that demonstrate innovation and excellence.
