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Colas confirms intention to reduce use of Class 56s during 2025


26/02/2025 in Fleet

Colas Rail 56051 passes Lostock Hall Junction on September 17 2024 carrying Ribble Sidings Preston- Haverton Hill empties. PHIL METCALFE.

Colas Rail has stood down two of its ten Class 56s from traffic (56087/096), and has confirmed that the fleet is likely to be progressively run down this year.




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