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 →
