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First impressions of Avanti West Coast's '807' during low-key passenger debut


18/11/2024 in Fleet

Avanti West Coast's 807003 at London Euston on the day of its passenger debut. PIP DUNN.

In an incredibly low-key ‘launch’, Avanti West Coast put the first of its ten new Class 807 electric multiple units (EMUs) into traffic on October 26, when 807003 set off on the 0721 Birmingham New Street-Euston.




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