A Govia Thameslink Railway video showcasing the new Siemens-built Class 700s that will enter traffic in the 'next few weeks'.
VIDEO: Thameslink Class 700 interviews
25/05/2016 in Network
25/05/2016 in Network
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Jamesthetrain - 25/05/2016 20:02
The new units look good, but have they got charging points for phone? An essential these days I would have thought!
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David - 26/05/2016 23:06
Not on a metro train they aren't; most journey times will never be more than an hour. The inverter equipment and cabling adds too much weight.
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Jamesthetrain - 01/06/2016 19:28
Bedford or Peterborough to the South Coast is significantly more than an hour!
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Jamesthetrain - 25/05/2016 20:02
The new units look good, but have they got charging points for phone? An essential these days I would have thought!
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Andrewjgwilt1989 - 26/05/2016 23:27
Nice video of the Class 700 whilst doing tests before its used on passenger service in a weeks time.
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