Electrification - Page 16

Progress on the Great Western Route Modernisation has been similar in some respects to the West Coast Route Modernisation programme says DfT.

"Around £47 million” has been spent on works on the Great Western Main Line where electrification has been deferred.

Cascaded HSTs are still expected to enter traffic with ScotRail from spring 2018, despite concerns over GWML electrification.

The first four-car Class 385 has arrived in the UK from Japan.

The next batch of Class 387/1s for Great Western Railway will be delivered from December.

Wales needs infrastructure fit for the 21st century is vital if it is to build on its strengths and drive economic growth, says Wales Minister Guto Bebb.

East Midlands Trains says decisions on the acquisition of new rolling stock and service enhancements need to be taken now, to speed up and improve services.

Ability of GWR's '800' bi-modes to meet current and future timetables is under scrutiny by the operator, due to their maximum speed in diesel mode of 100mph.

New electric multiple units for Great Western Railway have been unveiled, ahead of their introduction into traffic on September 5.

First Class 700 enters traffic with Govia Thameslink Railway.