All Jim Brewin articles
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NewsLumo’s Class 803 fleet wins Gold at Golden Spanner Awards for reliability
The 100% electric Lumo fleet won the top Golden Spanner award for reliability, marking its third consecutive win and setting new standards for dependable rail service on the East Coast Mainline.
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NewsHitachi delivers 300th train, marking a milestone in UK rail transformation
Hitachi Rail marked a major milestone in UK rail transformation with the delivery of its 300th train, highlighting 15 years of innovation, reliability and industry partnerships.
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NewsBrand new battery technology to be trialled on TransPennine train
Testing of the UK’s first intercity battery train commenced earlier today. The battery, which generates a peak power of more than 700kw, has now been successfully retrofitted onto a TransPennine Express ‘Nova 1’ train (five-carriage intercity Class 802), ahead of the trial on Transpennine routes this summer.
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News3 out of 4 Londoners back increased funding for TfL
A new survey, commissioned by Hitachi Rail and undertaken by SavantaComres, has found that 75% of Londoners want increased TfL funding.
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Brits lead the way in choosing train over plane for long-distance travel
Brits are leading the way when it comes to choosing train over plane for long-distance travel, new polling has found.
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NewsHS2 trains recognised for reduced carbon impact
HS2’s new high speed trains, which are set to run on the network within 10 years, have been recognised as the most environmentally-friendly in the world.
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NewsHitachi Rail awarded contract to maintain TransPennine Express Nova 1
Hitachi Rail have been awarded an eight-year contract worth £240 million to maintain the TransPennine Express 19 ‘Nova 1’ intercity trains.
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NewsGreat Western Railway extends Class 802 maintenance contract
Hitachi Rail will maintain Great Western Railway's (GWR) West of England fleet of 36 Class 802 Intercity Express Trains until 2028 and bring millions of pounds in investment in the UK supply chain.
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NewsGCRE and Hitachi Rail sign rail technology testing agreement
Hitachi Rail will test new British-built trains, battery technology and digital solutions at the world-leading Global Centre of Rail Excellence testing facility in Wales.