On this day:
1984 - BREL launches Mk3-derived 'International Coach' design.
1988 - Doncaster-Leeds electrification energised.
National Express lose East Coast
National Express are set to lose the lucrative East Coast franchise after talks with the government failed at the weekend.
The move comes after disappointing passenger growth, and follows NX boss Richard Bowker's resignation on Tuesday.
A public-owned operator will take over until the franchise is re-let next year.
Click here to discuss this news. Posted at 10:43, 01 July 2009 Credited to: Rich Mackin
Flying start for Southeastern's Javelins
Southeastern's new Class 395 Javelin EMUs entered service yesterday, some six months ahead of schedule. Originally pencilled in for a December start, the first service was Monday's 0648 Ashford-St Pancras, reaching the capital in just 37 minutes. A 'shadow' timetable is expected to continue until December when Hitachi complete deliveries of the 29-strong fleet.
(thanks to Milepost 91 for kindly supplying the Javelin photo)
Click here to discuss this news. Posted at 23:09, 30 June 2009 Credited to: Rich Mackin
Happy Birthday Class 60!
On this day in 1989, 60001 Steadfast was unveiled at Brush Traction, Loughborough. The last diesel freight locomotives built in the UK, 100 Class 60s were built at the Leicestershire works. As the locomotives celebrate 20 years, their future looks uncertain with only a handful of examples remaining in service with DB Schenker.
Click here to discuss this news. Posted at 20:54, 30 June 2009 Credited to: Rich Mackin
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