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Ryde Rail: A History of Tube Trains on the Isle of Wight

10th October 2019 Sam Hewitt Reviews

By Richard C Long ONE of the quirkiest and most interesting parts of the UK rail network is the line from Shanklin to Ryde Pier Head on the Isle of Wight.  Since 1967, the line has

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Island Line to remain in rail franchising system after four-year battle

5th October 2019 Sam Hewitt Network, News

Vivarail trains for Isle of Wight as part of £26m investment by Phil Marsh THE unique Island Line will remain a heavy rail-operated route thanks to an investment worth £26million to cover new trains, a

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Vivarail Class 230s ready for work

3rd April 2019 Sam Hewitt Diesel, Network, News

The first use of Vivarail Class 230 DMUs on the main line is just weeks away, according to the company’s chairman Adrian Shooter. The three production sets for West Midland Trains – Nos. 230003-005 –

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Vivarail unveils hydrogen D-train as DfT backs green rail schemes

4th March 2019 Sam Hewitt Diesel, Hydrogen, News

VIVARAIL is offering a hydrogen-powered variant of its ‘D-Train’ upcycled multiple unit, having developed diesel, battery and hybrid versions.  The hydrogen train will follow the design of the Transport for Wales Class 230 fleet, with

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Fire damages Vivarail DMU

30th December 2016 Chris Milner News

PROTOTYPE Vivarail DMU No. 230001 has been damaged after a fire broke out on December 30. The fire occurred during a test run from Tyseley steam depot – where the DMU is being based –

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