As the most powerful single-engine diesel locomotive in the world at the time, Kestrel promised a motive power revolution… but it turned out to be ‘too good for its own good’!
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Read more1960s Railtours with a difference
Keith Farr takes a nostalgic look at some notable steam rail tours from the 1960s
Read moreFleet Focus: Britain’s new trains
Exciting times are ahead as the first trains of two new fleets entered service during April and May.
Read morePaddington hosts HST farewell
After almost 44 years of sterling service, the InterCity 125 – which transformed long-distance travel for British Rail – has ended its association with London Paddington.
Read moreMay timetable brings more seats and trains – but no repeat of 2018 chaos
New timetables came into force across the UK network on May 19, adding around 1,000 additional services.
Read more‘Azumas’ in service – LNER outlines service changes
MAY 15 was an historic day for state-backed train operator LNER, which introduced the new Hitachi Class 800 ‘Azuma’ on its first revenue-earning service from London King’s Cross to Leeds and Hull. The previous day,
Read moreFirst Heathrow Express Class 387 emerges
TWO of 12 GWR Class 387 110mph EMUs to be branded in a new Heathrow Express livery were released from Ilford Works on May 22. Set Nos. 387130 and 387140 were hauled to Reading by ROG
Read moreGreat news for commuters after ‘Goblin’ Class 710s launch
The Gospel Oak to Barking line got the first of its new trains in May 23 when two Class 710 four-car EMUs were launched into service late morning.
Read more‘Unrealistic’ Crossrail bosses to blame for delays
Design changes and delays, requiring contractors to be on sites longer than expected, added around £2.5billion to costs between 2013 and 2018.
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