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A power supply problem has caused problems across the East Midlands rail network this evening. A number of trains between Bedford and St Pancras, Peterborough and London, have come to a stand with hundreds stranded between stations. Evacuations have taken place. The power surge was caused by two faulty power generators at the national grid. …
Southeastern Class 395s to North Pole IEP Depot GB Railfreight’s class 47 locomotive 47749 arrived at Tonbridge West Yard on 31st July 2019, having worked 0Z47 from Leicester LIP. GBRf’s 47749 will be based at Tonbridge yard for the next 2 months. As Ashford’s Hitachi wheel lathe undergoes repair work, thereby out of service, the …
LNER Class 91s & MK4 Withdrawl Begins LNER withdrawal of the class 91 and their MK4 coaching stock had commenced. We’ll be regularly updating this page with new information as and when they’re moved into storage or scrapped, or transferred to their new operators. The MK4 and DVTs LNER withdrawl are being moved to Worksop …
Seaford Branch Resignalling Nears Completion Network Rail have announced dates for further work on the Seaford branch in a bid to complete the Seaford Branch resignalling work. This announcement follows a number of recent branch line closures, including the 10 day Seaford Branch closure last year. Work to complete the signalling work was pencilled in …
First Great Northern Class 313s for Scrap The first of the Great Northern class 313 electric multiple units are now being sent to various locations for scrapping. The last 313 recorded working was 048/049 working 2J83 2333 HFN-MOG on September 30th. GN 313 Scrappage Log (44) Date is shown first (oldest top, latest bottom), then …
Gatwick Airport Railway Station set to receive £150m upgrade in 2020 It was recently announced that Gatwick Airport Railway Station will receive a £150 million upgrade next year, to help improve experience for the 20 million people that visit Gatwick Airport each year by train. Gatwick Airport sees trains depart for London every 3-5 minutes …
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Stored HSTs Running Out Of Time To Avoid Scrap The Owners of the Great Western Railway HSTs say time is running out unless they can find a realistic franchisor to take them on. Over 200 Mk 3 Coaches and 22 power cars have been put into storage at Long Marston & Ely after being withdrawn …
Our photos of Ramsgate Depot Open Day 2019 On a windy afternoon of Saturday 8th June, I took an unexpected trip to Ramsgate for the annual Southeastern Depot open day. Southeastern often do open days, such as at Slade Green. Thanks to Hornby’s last minute supply of tickets, I seized the opportunity. Entry was free …
