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FirstGroup confirms Class 222s for Euston-Stirling Lumo route


02/06/2025 in Fleet

An East Midlands Railway Class 222 approaches Braybrooke on the Midland Main Line. PAUL BIGGS.

FirstGroup has confirmed it has agreed the lease of five Class 222 DMU sets for its new London Euston-Stirling open access service.




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  • Bean - 02/06/2025 17:05

    Extra services required. Why not through Stoke-on-Trent

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