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Transport for Wales considers converting Class 231 fleet into bi-mode units

TfW has an agreement with manufacturer Stadler to request converting the units which expires in 2026.

Transport for Wales 30 Jan

Stephen Joseph notes the contrast between frequent and lengthy trains in the southern counties, and shorter trains in the North. Northern 156447 approaches Villette Road Bridge (Sunderland) on November 25, with the 1215 Newcastle-Middlesbrough. PAUL BIGGS.

News

Northern begins negotiations with manufacturers for 450 new trains

Northern Trains has taken a significant step towards the largest investment in its history, with the potential to see up to 450 new trains introduced across its network.

Northern 17 Jan

GBRf’s first Class 99, (99001) leaves the Stadler’s factor in Valencia for the Velim Test Track in the Czech Republic. GB RAILFREIGHT.

News

First GB Railfreight Class 99 leaves Valencia for testing

Bi-mode locomotive is due to arrive in the UK later this year

GB Railfreight 17 Jan

A Transport for Wales Class 756 at Mountain Ash station

News

Transport for Wales' tri-mode Class 756s launched as operator explains fleet reshuffle

TfW officially launched its '756' units on November 18 as the first examples began operating in South Wales

Transport for Wales 26 Nov

Class 99 Innotrans. TONY STREETER.

News

Class 99 hybrid unveiled at Innotrans

GB Railfreight (GBRf) has unveiled its new hybrid bi-mode Class 99 locomotive at InnoTrans.

GB Railfreight 25 Sept

News

TfL invites manufacturers to bid for new tram fleet

Transport for London (TfL) has launched a search for a manufacturer to design and build a new fleet of trams to replace the oldest vehicles currently operating on the London Trams network.

Transport for London 11 Sept

The second of the ten Class 93 tri-mode locomotives built by Stadler for Rail Operations Group (93002) arrived in the UK in late June. So far, the locomotive has only tested on diesel and battery modes between Worksop and Sheffield. DARREN FORD.

News

Second Stadler Class 93 tri-mode arrives from Spain for ROG

The second of the ten Class 93 tri-mode locomotives built by Stadler for Rail Operations Group (93002) arrived in the UK in late June.

Stadler 15 Aug

News

Tyne & Wear Metro Class 555s will arrive ready to go

Further Stadler Class 555s on the Tyne & Wear Metro will be fully modified and ready to run as soon as they arrive from the factory in Switzerland.

Tyne and Wear Metro 12 Aug

93001 passing through Worksop on its way to Kiveton Park in Sheffield - TOM MCATEE

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Class 93 tri-mode completes first UK main line tests

Almost a year after arriving in the UK, Rail Operations Group’s new Stadler tri-mode locomotive 93001 finally undertook its first main line solo run on May 28, from Worksop to Sheffield and back.

Locomotives 12 Jun

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Class 769s to run RAIL Live passenger shuttles

Porterbrook’s Class 769 tri-mode units will be operating this year’s passenger shuttle service

14 Jun

News

TfW Class 756 tri-mode at Rail Live 2023

A version of Stadler’s new tri-mode will be among the main rolling stock attractions for visitors to Europe’s largest outdoor rail exhibition, Rail Live

28 Apr

News

Record year for Stadler

Swiss train manufacturer Stadler Rail posted record results in 2022, with new orders up by 54% to £7.6 billion (CHF 8.6bn).

17 Apr

News

First ‘555’ for Tyne and Wear Metro

Nexus and Stadler moved one stage closer to bringing new trains into Tyne and Wear Metro service on March 17

13 Apr

News

Stadler hands over first Merseyrail Class 777

The first of 53 new Class 777 trains being built by Stadler has been officially handed over to Merseytravel

3 Sept

News

Stadler FLIRTS for Wales begin testing

The first Class 756 & Class 231 Fast Light Inter-city and Regional Trains (FLIRTs) being built by Stadler for TfW have gone on test in Switzerland

4 Aug

News

Rail Operations (UK) Ltd orders Class 93 tri-modes

First ten mixed-traffic bi-modes due for delivery in early 2023.

14 Jan

News

Tram-train operation to continue in Sheffield as new systems proposed

Sheffield Supertram to continue using Tram-trains as other cities look to use similar technology

3 Nov

News

Stadler completes 58-strong train order for Greater Anglia

£660 million order complete as Stadler delivers 58th and final train to Greater Anglia

19 May

News

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

New Merseyrail trains part of London-style integrated transport plan

Metro Mayor for Liverpool planning London-style integrated transport system on Merseyside with new Stadler trains a key feature

5 Feb

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