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FirstGroup explains why Class 222s were "only option" for Lumo Euston-Stirling service


06/06/2025 in Fleet

Artist's impression of a Class 222 in Lumo colours. LUMO.

FirstGroup has said Class 222s were the only units available for its new Lumo service been London Euston and Stirling.




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  • Norman - 06/06/2025 13:52

    Absolutely disgraceful to use diesel on a fully electrified route. If these units must be used then extend the services to Perth or beyond.

  • millercool - 06/06/2025 15:27

    Stop start technology, interesting!

  • MikeHindson-Evans - 06/06/2025 15:46

    Sensible re-use of existing assets that are only halfway through their service life. Plus, able to divert when the "main wired route" is closed for events such as maintenance or a fallen tree (as at Beattock last week.

  • AlanHogg - 06/06/2025 17:33

    Poor solution. Should be electric. 400 miles of carbon emmisions per journey

  • Gazthomas - 06/06/2025 19:50

    It's a disgrace on a fully electrified line

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