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LNER - Page 5

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EXCLUSIVE: ECML go-ahead for Azumas, but modifications still needed

Azuma introduction on LNER nears as trains are authorised for use by ORR.

27 Feb

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

Date for LNER’s Azuma introduction reset to 2019

LNER confirms delay to introduction of Azuma fleet; no specific new date announced

26 Oct

News

Azuma launch date unclear

Labour ask questions regarding ORR's decision not to authorise Azumas for passenger use, as revealed in RAIL.

23 Oct

News

COVER STORY: Azumas on hold

ORR suspends approval for LNER IEPs - yet Great Western IEPs remain in use

10 Oct

News

Teething problems on new Azumas

Full benefit of LNER's new fleet will be felt when all 65 trains in service - Sugg.

26 Sept

News

Intention remains for Azumas to Middlesbrough

Johnson confirms Azumas will run to Middlesbrough - when there is capacity.

12 Sept

News

Signalling interference halts Azuma tests north of York

Testing of new Hitachi-built Azumas on electric mode halted on northern ECML due to signalling interference

10 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

LNER trials sensor system to indicate seat occupation

Seat sensor trial launched on LNER

7 Aug

News

Hitachi’s Azuma production starts at Newton Aycliffe

Production of LNER Azumas underway at Newton Aycliffe

31 Jul

News

“Business as usual” as LNER takes over East Coast

“Business as usual” says LNER Managing Director David Horne following transfer of services from Virgin Trains East Coast

26 Jun

News

First Azuma services

Azumas to serve Leeds and Hull from December

5 Jun

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