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VIDEO: Thameslink Class 700 interviews


25/05/2016 in Network

A Govia Thameslink Railway video showcasing the new Siemens-built Class 700s that will enter traffic in the 'next few weeks'. 

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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!

    • 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.

      • Jamesthetrain - 01/06/2016 19:28

        Bedford or Peterborough to the South Coast is significantly more than an hour!

  • 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!

  • 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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