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Tag: Ben Jones

December debut for Hull Trains ‘Paragon’ fleet

5th November 2019 Sam Hewitt Diesel, Electric, Network, News

November 25 saw the first of five Hull Trains’ (HT) Class 802/3s make its debut in the company’s home city. The First Group-owned open access operator confirmed that the bi-mode trains will be phased into

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TRAIN TEST: LONDON OVERGROUND CLASS 710

10th October 2019 Sam Hewitt Electric, Features, Network

Transport for London’s Overground operation has transformed services on many local railways in the capital. As the city’s population grows and demand increases, its train fleet is expanding to create additional capacity. Ben Jones visits

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‘Azuma’ makes Scottish debut as LNER ponders extra trains

7th September 2019 Sam Hewitt Diesel, Electric, Network, News

By Ben Jones LNER introduced its first Anglo-Scottish ‘Azuma’ diagram on August 1, with more services expected to move over to the new trains in mid-September.  LNER’s daily 06.48 service from Glasgow Central-King’s Cross and

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ScotRail remedial plan delivering on its promises

31st August 2019 Sam Hewitt Network, News

A PROGRAMME of improvements demanded by Transport Scotland earlier this year is delivering more reliable and more punctual train services, according to the ScotRail Alliance.  More trains are running to time, with fewer cancellations, less

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Caledonian Sleeper’s Mk5 stock: an overnight sensation?

15th July 2019 Sam Hewitt Features, Network

Caledonian Sleeper’s new Mk5 stock has rarely been out of the headlines since it was introduced. Ben Jones takes a ride on this new generation of Spanish-built overnight stock to see if it delivers on

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Porterbrook wins hydrogen race as converted ‘319’ makes public debut

1st July 2019 Sam Hewitt Electric, News

Word: Ben Jones THE UK’s first hydrogen-powered main line train moved under its own power for the first time at the ‘Rail Live’ event in June.  Porterbrook ‘HydroFLEX’ demonstrator No. 799001, extensively modified from dual-voltage EMU

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Extended Buxton sidings boost Peak stone traffic

1st July 2019 Sam Hewitt Freight, Industrial, Network, News

Hogshaw Lane Sidings in Buxton have been transformed by a £14million project to accommodate longer limestone trains from local quarries.  The two sidings, close to Buxton station, are on the site of the former London

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Feature | Access all areas?

9th April 2019 Sam Hewitt Features, Network

Ben Jones looks at the thorny issue of open access in the UK and Europe, its successes and failures, and the arguments for and against. ASK someone for their views on open access passenger operations

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Mirrlees Class 37 almost ready for main line action

29th March 2019 Sam Hewitt Diesel, Electric, Network, News

EUROPHOENIX No. 37901 Mirrlees Pioneer basks in the winter sun at UK Rail Leasing’s Leicester depot on February 12.  The Mirrlees-engined prototype has been restored to working order and is now awaiting the completion of some internal work

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British Line Society secures Thunderer for railtour return after 28-year gap

29th March 2019 Sam Hewitt Network, News, Railtours, Steam

THE Branch Line Society has scored a major coup by securing Garcia Hanson’s No. 50008 Thunderer for a railtour on July 27.  The ‘50’ has been active on the main line for several years, but to

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