UK: East Midlands Railway has unveiled the first of 44 Class 170 regional diesel multiple-units which are to be refurbished ...

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East Midlands Railway (EMR) has unveiled its first fully refurbished Class 170 train as part of a 23 million GBP programme.

The unveiling took place on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 in Derby – a city with a rich railway heritage and the soon-to-be home of ...

The latest update from West Midlands Railway was posted at 8.44am. A spokesperson for West Midlands Railway issued an apology to customers who are affected by the disruption. They said ...

Some of the Class 170 trains, which run on East Midlands Railway (EMR) local routes, have not been refurbished since 1999. Upgrades include re-upholstered seating, wi-fi, USB charging and new ...

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It is led by the West Midlands Mayor. A core group of seven councils have full membership and voting rights. These are Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall and Wolverhampton.

The first train has entered service in East Midlands Railway's £23 million programme to refurbish and upgrade its Class 170 ...

“The project emphasizes both progress and care for the surrounding environment, aligning with CSX’s commitment to responsible operations,” according to the Class I. Additionally, CSX says it has ...