Mk 5s moved to Wolverton ahead of assessment for Chiltern use

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Mk 5s moved to Wolverton ahead of assessment for Chiltern use

« on: January 07, 2025, 20:57:32 »

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TransPennine's Mk 5A stock is currently in storage
Beacon Rail has been moving Mk 5 coaches to Wolverton in preparations for their assessment for use by Chiltern Railways.


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Re: Mk 5s moved to Wolverton ahead of assessment for Chiltern use

« Reply #1 on: January 09, 2025, 07:13:17 »

As these sets contain a carriage with first class seating, I wonder if Chiltern will reintroduce Business Zone?


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