ELECTRIC services between Maidenhead and London Paddington commenced on May 22 using a pair of Class 387/1 EMUs.
As well as replacing DMUs on commuter services, the Class 387s will provide more peak capacity between Maidenhead and London Paddington, offering a better spread of seats where they are most needed.
A further six four-car units will enter traffic in July, and allowing the Marlow to Maidenhead branch to now become a self-contained shuttle.
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Existing DMUs will be cascaded to the Bristol area, initially for use on the Severn Beach branch.
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