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Wednesday, 15 May 2019
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- First of new Azuma trains ready for London to Leeds departureThe first of a new fleet of Azuma trains to enter regular service carrying passengers will depart from London to Leeds on Wednesday morning, bringing the promise of faster, more reliable services – and more seats – for the East Coast line.
The Independent
- Inside the new Azuma trains running from London to LeedsThe 11.03 train from London King’s Cross to Leeds on Wednesday 15 May is likely to depart “full and standing” as rail enthusiasts converge on the first of a new generation of inter-city trains.
Network Rail
- Community Rail in the CityToday (May 15) we’re bringing Community Rail into the heart of the city.
Northern Echo
- Hitachi-built trains in Newton Aycliffe enter service in LondonNORTH-EAST built trains have entered service on the East Coast Main Line five months later than planned.
Yorkshire Post
- New Azuma trains and HS2 are both needed here – The Yorkshire Post saysBETTER LATE than never. That will be the reaction of many passengers as the first Azuma train – utilising Japanese bullet train technology – starts operating on the East Coast Main Line between Leeds and King’s Cross.
Rail Technology Magazine
- DfT calls for new technology to transform transport accessibility, but union warns against 'faceless' railwayThe DfT has called for new technologies to revolutionise travel for older people and those with disabilities, but the RMT has “reacted with disgust” to its suggestions that travel apps can replace staff. Jessie Norman, the future of mobility minister, has set out how new technologies...
- Scrap HS2 and use its £56bn budget to fund 28 alternative projects, urges TPAScrapping the £56bn HS2 project could pave the way for 28 separate local infrastructure schemes to be funded instead with the case “getting stronger by the day” a new report from the TaxPayers’ Alliance (TPA) has claimed. The report states that with the latest evidence...
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- First new bullet-style Azuma train on East Coast Main Line heading to LeedsThe Azumas trains were launched this week, five weeks behind schedule
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