There are now 16 Siemens Class 700s in the UK, after 12-car 700104 was delivered to Three Bridges depot in the early hours of June 1.

The dual-voltage electric multiple units are due to enter traffic imminently, although at the launch for the trains on May 24, Govia Thameslink Railway could not give a firm date (RAIL 802). 

  • For more on this, read RAIL 803, published on June 22.
  • For more on the Class 700 launch, read RAIL 802, published on June 8.