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News - Page 303

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Final Thameslink Class 700 completed by Siemens

All 1,140 vehicles have been completed.

9 Mar 2018
GTR 700052 at Peterborough on March 5. RICHARD CLINNICK.
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Johnson: cushions not required for new seats

"Seats normally become more comfortable over time, through use," - Rail Minister's reaction to question over seating on new trains

6 Mar 2018
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Withdrawal of HSTs prompts fears of Midland Main Line stock shortfall

Grayling claims bi-modes will be delivered in 'early-2020s', yet HSTs must be withdrawn by the end of next year, leaving a shortfall of sets on MML

5 Mar 2018
TfL Rail 345020 arrives at London Paddington on February 23, with a test train from Maidenhead. It is one of the first nine-car Class 345s delivered, and is based at Old Oak Common for testing. EIKI SEKINE.
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More Class 345s completed ready for Crossrail duty

13 Aventras accepted for TfL Rail as first nine-car '345s' begin testing on the Great Western Main Line

5 Mar 2018
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Dawlish Sea Wall damaged

Dawlish Sea Wall closed as Storm Emma punches hole in infrastructure

2 Mar 2018
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Siemens plans new rail factory in Goole

Siemens could build factory at Goole

2 Mar 2018
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Vivarail’s D-Trains confirmed for Bedford-Bletchley

West Midlands Trains deal confirmed for Vivarail Class 230s.

1 Mar 2018
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EXCLUSIVE: West Midlands stakes a claim for Nottingham traffic

West Midlands Rail eyes part of CrossCountry contract

28 Feb 2018
This was the view on February 14. RICHARD CLINNICK.
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Sidings returning to use in Norwich

Sidings resurrected for Greater Anglia fleets

27 Feb 2018
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Adaptable Carriage secures Government funding

Funding approved for adaptable carriage

27 Feb 2018
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