Electrification

Head of UK Projects at Furrer + Frey, Noel Dolphin told Rail Live numbers could fall even further.

Network Rail is to carry out work on the route north of Wigston, where wires currently end.

First run is significant milestone in project to have electric traction on passenger services later this summer.

Industry warns government of "lost continuity and damaging supplier confidence".

More units went to Newport Docks in late April and early May for disposal at Sims Group.

"There is too little detail from the government on how exactly funding will support the ambitious plans we have."

Local politicians want to push case to get wires into Oxford years after plan was abandoned.

Four-carriage set dating back to 1932 made first appearance on national network in late January.

Operator is moving units to Southern and Southeastern as it prepares to accept Class 379s.

First service involving Class 379s ran from London King's Cross on Tuesday February 10.