By Ben Jones GREATER Anglia (GA) has confirmed it will not be able to introduce its Class 720 ‘Aventra’ EMUs before the end of 2019. Production and testing of the new trains is running significantly
Read moreNo Greater Anglia ‘Aventras’ before 2020
Tag: Greater Anglia
Northern and Greater Anglia increase use of new trains during August
NORTHERN and Greater Anglia (GA) introduced more new trains to their routes throughout August. GA’s bi-mode Class 755 No. 755410 made a low-key debut on July 29, between Lowestoft and Norwich, with services having now expanded
Read moreStadler 755/4 approved for use by ORR
THE Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has approved the use by Greater Anglia (GA) of the Stadler ‘Flirt’ Class 755 four-car bi-mode multiple units. These are the first Swiss trains to be built for
Read moreLondon’s newest station opens at Meridian Water
Meridian Water station in north-east London opened on June 3, serving a huge regeneration scheme on former industrial land. The £46million, three-platform interchange will be served by Greater Anglia trains on the Lea Valley route,
Read moreMerseyrail top of punctuality charts
Merseyrail was the UK’s most punctual passenger train operator in 2018/19 with an average of 95.51% of trains running on time.
Read moreAbellio outlines its plans for East Midlands franchise
Train operator Abellio has begun outlining its plans in a series of briefings to stakeholders ahead of when it takes over the East Midlands franchise from August 18. Abellio will brand the franchise East Midland
Read moreAbellio secures £500,000 in grants to restore historic East Anglian stations
GREATER Anglia (GA) has been awarded almost £500,000 by the Railway Heritage Trust (RHT) to assist restoration work at several stations across its network. The RHT signed off £498,250 in grants on April 23, the
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 moreSemaphore swansong at Reedham Junction
REEDHAM Junction signalbox in Norfolk, along with its numerous semaphore signals, was decommissioned after the last train passed on the evening of March 22, reports Richard Horner. Its abolition took place ahead of a nine-day
Read moreGreater Anglia to run Class 37 farewell railtour in May
Just 250 seats are available and are sold on a first-come-first served basis, with tickets priced at £80.
Read more