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TfW begins Class 230 reliability programme

17th April 2024

TFW RAIL is embarking on a programme of reliability improvements...

On test: GWR battery unit No 2030001 stands at West Ealing on 15 March 2024. Philip Sherratt

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GWR kicks off Greenford battery trial

15th March 2024

FastCharge system being tested in shadow service on Greenford branch

Recortd breaker? GWR No 230001 at Reading Depot. Courtesy GWR

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GWR ‘230’ claims new battery distance record

23rd February 2024

Battery '230' covers 86 miles without recharging

A West Midlands Trains Class 150 being prepared for use on the Marston Vale line. West Midlands Trains

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Marston Vale resumption in November

20th October 2023

'Sprinters' finally due to enter service after Vivarail failure

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TfW’s ‘230s’ finally enter service

6th April 2023

Trains enter service between Wrexham and Bidston

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GWR acquires Vivarail’s fast charging assets

16th February 2023

Nine Vivarail staff employed by GWR

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Vivarail seeks administrators

25th November 2022

Vivarail could enter administration if new investors or owners are not found

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TfW ‘230’ testing begins

23rd April 2020

D-train for Wales...