Chiltern Railways

DB Cargo 66090 west of Calvert on East West Rail with 1104 Didcot-Northampton Gateway intermodal service, the first freight flow on the route. PHIL MARSH.

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East West Rail working timetable drawn up as first freight train uses route

First freight service along East West Rail coincides with opening of Northampton Gateway terminal.

East West Rail 19 Jun

TransPennine's Mk 5A stock is currently in storage

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Chiltern Railways on verge of agreeing deal to take ex-TransPennine Express Mk 5s

All 13 sets have been redundant since the end of 2023.

Chiltern Railways 14 May

Chiltern Railways train on the Oxford - Milton Keynes route

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Operator for first leg of East West Rail announced

Chiltern Railways has been confirmed as the operator of the first leg of East West Rail by the Rail Minister, Lord Hendy.

East West Rail 25 Mar

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Chiltern Railways team inspects former TransPennine Express Mk 5s

Operator is looking to replace its Mk 3 stock.

Chiltern Railways 21 Feb

A Chiltern Railways Class 168 at London Marylebone.

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Chiltern Railways applies to make DMU fleet exempt from passenger display system rules

Operator says system is incompatible with its existing equipment and DfT has refused to fund upgrade

Chiltern Railways 14 Jan

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Mk 5s moved to Wolverton ahead of assessment for Chiltern use

The move set moved in early December

Chiltern Railways 7 Jan

TransPennine Express 68023 Achilles stands at Doncaster on September 8 2022, on the rear of the 0926 Cleethorpes-Manchester Piccadilly test run. The ‘Nova 3s’ were withdrawn last year after the discovery of body cracks - a low point from which Wolmar says TPE has staged a recovery under the government’s Operator of Last Resort. KEITH PARTLOW.

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'Constructive discussions' over Chiltern Mk 5 deal

Chiltern Railways could be moving closer to taking on the stock that's never been fully utilised after being withdrawn from TransPennine Express use last year

Chiltern Railways 4 Dec

Chiltern's first East West Rail train at Winslow. Photo by Network Rail

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East West Rail: Chiltern and GWR run first test trains between Oxford and West Coast Main Line

Chiltern Railways and GWR both rain their first test trains along East West Rail on Monday October 21 between Oxford and Bletchley, with the Chiltern unit reaching Milton Keynes

East West Rail 22 Oct

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Chiltern’s Class 168 DMUs receive third refresh

Chiltern Railways has unveiled the latest refresh to its fleet of Class 168 diesel multiple unit (DMU) commuter trains.

Class 168 22 Oct

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Chiltern services powered by vegetable oil

Chiltern Railways has started to run services powered by vegetable oil derived from used cooking oil and other recyclable waste.

10 Aug

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National Rail Awards 2017: Bicester Village wins Small Station of the Year

Bicester Village, operated by Chiltern Railways, wins the Small Station of the Year category at the National Rail Awards.

22 Sept

Chiltern Railways 121034 forms the 0918 from Princes Risborough-Aylesbury at Monks Risborough. KIM FULLBROOK.

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The end is nigh for Chiltern’s ‘Bubble cars’

Final first generation DMUs to be withdrawn.

10 Apr

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NATIONAL RAIL AWARDS 2016: Medium Station of the Year, Winner - Oxford Parkway

Oxford Parkway is the Medium Station of the Year. Here's why.

23 Sept

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NATIONAL RAIL AWARDS 2016: Outstanding Personal Contribution - Senior Management, Winner - Rob Brighouse

Rob Brighouse won the Outstanding Personal Contribution, Senior Management award. Here's why.

23 Sept

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Arriva confirms internet deal

Arriva UK Trains has signed a long-term framework deal with Icomera for internet provision.

9 Jun

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Oxford-Marylebone service delayed until December

Chiltern Railways delays introduction of its service from Oxford through to London Marylebone. The first train leaves Oxford station at 0536 on December 12.

29 Jan

Chiltern Railways 168214 stands at Oxford Parkway on October 26, with the 1017 to London Marylebone. RICHARD CLINNICK.

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First new service between major British city and London for over 100 years officially opened

Chiltern Railways officially opens Oxford Parkway.

26 Oct

Chiltern Railways 68014 at Gavray Junction, Bicester, on October 25, with the 1405 London Marylebone-Oxford Parkway.

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Oxford Parkway line opens

Chiltern Railways began running to Oxford Parkway on October 25. KIM FULLBROOK supplies a selection of images from the first day.

26 Oct

Feature

Inside Vivarail’s D-Train

Vivarail’s project to convert former London Underground D-Stock trains into diesel electric multiple units (RAIL 771, 773) is dividing public opinion

Major projects 30 Sept

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Brighouse to join Network Rail

Outgoing Chiltern Railways boss to join NR as non-executive director

31 Jul

Chiltern Railways

East West Rail working timetable drawn up as first freight train uses route

Chiltern Railways on verge of agreeing deal to take ex-TransPennine Express Mk 5s

Operator for first leg of East West Rail announced

Chiltern Railways team inspects former TransPennine Express Mk 5s

Chiltern Railways applies to make DMU fleet exempt from passenger display system rules

Mk 5s moved to Wolverton ahead of assessment for Chiltern use

'Constructive discussions' over Chiltern Mk 5 deal

East West Rail: Chiltern and GWR run first test trains between Oxford and West Coast Main Line

Chiltern’s Class 168 DMUs receive third refresh

Chiltern services powered by vegetable oil

National Rail Awards 2017: Bicester Village wins Small Station of the Year

The end is nigh for Chiltern’s ‘Bubble cars’

NATIONAL RAIL AWARDS 2016: Medium Station of the Year, Winner - Oxford Parkway

NATIONAL RAIL AWARDS 2016: Outstanding Personal Contribution - Senior Management, Winner - Rob Brighouse