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News - Page 306

GWR 387145 and 387170 at Reading. RICHARD CLINNICK.

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RSSB: variable rate sanders can halve braking distances

RSSB research with GWR '387s' suggests that braking distances in low adhesion could be halved if improved sanders are adopted by train operators.

22 Feb 2018

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Study reveals passengers’ HS2 expectations

Potential HS2 passengers have high expectations of technology and customer service says report

22 Feb 2018

GWR 800013 at London Paddington. RICHARD CLINNIC

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Passenger revenue rises at FirstGroup

FirstGroup rail revenues rise, but highlights 'infrastructure challenges'

22 Feb 2018

GTR 700050 at Peterborough on February 19, with the 0726 to London King's Cross. RICHARD CLINNICK.

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More Class 700s start Great Northern duties

New trains for Cambridge and Peterborough enter traffic

22 Feb 2018

Vivarail 230002. BEN JONES.

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Vivarail targets summer running for new battery unit

First battery-powered Vivarail Class 230 almost ready for main line testing

21 Feb 2018

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RSSB calls for ‘scientific approach’ to train seats

"More scientific approach" needed to measuring and specifying seat comfort says RSSB

21 Feb 2018

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First look at progress on Greater Anglia’s ‘720s’

Construction underway on first Bombardier-built Aventra for GA

21 Feb 2018

DRS 37407 leaves Brundall on February 19, with the 0836 Norwich-Great Yarmouth. STEVE POTTER.

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Class 37 hauls first passenger train in 18 years

DRS '37/4' returns to the main line following lengthy rebuild

19 Feb 2018

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Class 720s set to begin East Anglia duties in March 2019

Aventras in traffic first for Greater Anglia according to Network Rail's Strategic Business Plan

19 Feb 2018

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No Sunday service as Kenilworth finally set to open

Kenilworth station opening date, but no Sunday service.

19 Feb 2018

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