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Mk 5s moved to Wolverton ahead of assessment for Chiltern use


07/01/2025 in Fleet

TransPennine's Mk 5A stock is currently in storage

Beacon Rail has been moving Mk 5 coaches to Wolverton in preparations for their assessment for use by Chiltern Railways. 




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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.

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