Beacon Rail has been moving Mk 5 coaches to Wolverton in preparations for their assessment for use by Chiltern Railways.
Mk 5s moved to Wolverton ahead of assessment for Chiltern use
07/01/2025 in Fleet
07/01/2025 in Fleet
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D1L - 21/01/2025 20:40
I can't believe how slow this process is taking. Typical of our railway today.