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Wheel damage puts AGA DMUs out of action
As this issue of RAIL went to press, trains had not run between Marks Tey and Sudbury for a week because of a shortage of available diesel multiple units.
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DRS stores more ‘47s’
Only two of Direct Rail Services’ eight Class 47s remain in traffic, after two were stored at Carlisle Kingmoor.
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New power unit heralds Thunderer’s main line return
Preserved 50008 Thunderer is being prepared for an imminent return to the main line.
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Successor to EMT’s HSTs discussed
“We expect the competition for the next East Midlands long-term franchise to deliver those improvements to the rolling stock that are required" - Perry.
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ScotRail fits power sockets to more trains
ScotRail has fitted power sockets to the first of 40 Class 334s, as part of a £36 million upgrade.
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Great Western Railway HST honours last survivor of the trenches, Harry Patch
Great Western Railway names '43' Harry Patch – The last survivor of the trenches', the longest surviving soldier of the Great War.
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EMT names '158' after Eastcroft
East Midlands Trains named a Class 158 after its Nottingham Eastcroft Depot, with EMT Engineering Team Leader Derek Towle performing the honours.
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UPDATE - New Class 387 order details
Porterbrook confirms '387' order, but only names Rail for London as possible customer.
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GBRf reveals Class 59 usage plan
The only Class 59/0 in GB Railfreight’s fleet (59003 Yeoman Highlander) will haul biomass trains in the North West as the freight company grows its business
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Colas Rail Class 37s main line return
Two previously preserved Class 37s are due to be delivered to Barrow Hill by mid-November, ready for a return to the main line.
