Articles by Richard Clinnick - Page 166
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Fleet
Re-tractioned SWT '455' to be released in September
The prototype re-tractioned Class 455 unit in the South West Trains fleet is to be released in September, ahead of commissioning and formal testing.
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Fleet
HNRC in the market for more '47s' for contract work
Class 47s are the target for Harry Needle Railroad Company, which is looking to further increase the size of its fleet as more contract work is lined up.
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Network
East Anglia deserves rail investment, urges AGA head Burles
It is East Anglia’s turn for rail investment, according to the region’s principal passenger operator.
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Network
Task Force reiterates calls for South West investment
“Don’t forget the West Country,” is the message from the Peninsula Rail Task Force, as it continues to bang the drum for railway investment in the region.
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Network
Hitachi unveils mock-up of Metro and commuter EMUs
New train fleets built by Hitachi in the UK could be in traffic by the end of 2015.
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Network
Taskforce targets better rail services for East Anglia
New trains and improved infrastructure on the Great Eastern Main Line by the end of Control Period 5 (March 31 2019) is the aim of a taskforce.
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Fleet
Five new '68s' on display as DRS open day raises £24,000
MORE than £24,000 was raised for charity at the Direct Rail Services open day at Crewe Gresty Bridge on July 19.
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Fleet
Southern starts running new five-car Class 377/7s
Five-car dual-voltage Class 377/7 electric multiple units entered traffic with Southern on June 23.
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SWT's refurbished '456s' are ready to enter traffic
Five-car dual-voltage Class 377/7 electric multiple units entered traffic with Southern on June 23.
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Network
Cost of Dawlish diversion could reach £3.1 billion - NR
Rebuilding the Exeter-Plymouth line via Okehampton would probably cost £875 million (including a 66% uplift in costs).