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Class 710

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New trains… but often the same old problems

The entry into revenue-earning service of new rolling stock across the UK has been blighted by a series of problems. RICHARD CLINNICK reports

9 Feb

News

Progress on new train fleets continues

Construction continues on even more new train fleets

27 Aug

News

Class 710/2s finally operate full Gospel Oak service

Full Aventra service finally available on Gospel Oak-Barking route

6 Aug

News

Aventra finally enters Barking-Gospel Oak service

Heavily-delayed trains enter traffic with London Overground

28 May

News

Bombardier Class 710/2s authorised, but wait goes on for entry into traffic

London Overground's Class 710s take a step closer to finally entering passenger traffic

16 Apr

News

Gospel Oak-Barking fleet plan remains unclear

With Class 710s not yet ready and Class 172s moving to the Midlands, a decision on introducing Class 378s on Gospel Oak-Barking will be made this week

14 Jan

News

New trains promised, but many are already delayed

Of the 11 operators introducing new trains this year, six were due to put them into traffic last year.

9 Jan

News

Class 710 testing due to move to the main line

Testing of new London Overground trains due to start

24 Sept

News

More than 800 brand new passenger vehicles on test

More than 800 brand new vehicles on test as fleet replacements continue

20 Aug

News

London Overground Class 710 unveiled

Class 710s to enter traffic by November

22 Jun

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