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TIMINGS: GWR Announce Class 43 HST Farewell Railtour

GWR Announce Class 43 HST Farewell Railtour Great Western Railway have announced a farewell charity railtour for their much loved Class 43 HST high speed trains. This follows the recent news of their recent upcoming termination for their service on the Great Western Mainline. GWR class 43s are expected to continue working on local services …

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First London Overground Class 710 Enters Passenger Service

It’s Happening! First London Overground Class 710 Enters Passenger Service This Wednesday. The first class 710 is booked to enter passenger service with London Overground this week, for use on the GOBLIN line, between Barking and Upper Holloway / Gospel Oak. The paths are in for this coming Thursday 23rd May, following the recent timetable …

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Intercity 125 Departs Paddington for Last Time – 18th May 2019

Intercity 125 Departs Paddington for Last Time – 18th May 2019 Last weekend saw the last passenger service depart London Paddington to be hauled by a Great Western Railway Intercity 125 Class 43 train. Sir Kenneth Grange also joined as hundreds of enthusiasts and passengers lined the platforms at London Paddington, at around 17:30 on …

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First Vivarail Class 230 Enters Passenger Service

First Vivarail Class 230 Enters Passenger Service The first of the Vivarail Class 230 fleet has entered service today, Tuesday 23rd April 2019 Vivarail class 230 unit number 230004 entered service 23/04/19 on the Bedford to Bletchley Marston Vale line – the first day in passenger service for the new train class. 230004 entered service …

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