Two ‘nearly new’ train journeys

Tuesday 3rd February 2026 Two very different 'nearly new' trains entered service last week, and ok, one isn't exactly 'nearly new' in that it’s approaching its 50th anniversary, but I bet some passengers won't realise. The more modern of the pair is Chiltern Railways’ loco hauled Mark 5A coaches formerly with TransPennine Express where they... Continue Reading →

Are Class 230s worth it?

Thursday 9th May 2024 Rail companies which bought into the Vivarail idea of refurbished London Underground D78 stock becoming diesel/battery Class 230 and electric Class 484 trains in their new guise haven’t had a lot of luck with their purchases. The idea sounded good when first mooted by the late Adrian Shooter who founded Vivarail... Continue Reading →

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