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  1. XCTurbostar

    Locomotive Services Fleet (LSL) updates

    Are there any updates on 73001 and 73002? 001 is shown as at CREWE DMD on TOPS but this is most likely incorrect and 73002 is 'OFF TOPS'
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    GBRf Class 99 - 30 locomotives now ordered

    I assume 4Q52 Peterborough to Doncaster down decoy is 99s today?
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    Possibility of Stansted Express 745 units moving to Great Eastern?

    Just seen this on LinkedIn, it might be old news but the horn grille being black suggests something is happening to the fleet allowing them to move...
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    Colas to Reduce Class 56 Usage

    Great that SRPS has secured the 56s, those two were always regulars at Bo'ness.
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    Colas to Reduce Class 56 Usage

    I don't think its a co-incidence its Beacon Rail owned. I suspect it and 090 are either close to or in the process of being taken off-lease.
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    Urgent TOPS Requests

    66421 66098
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    Colas to Reduce Class 56 Usage

    Ghana apparently (WNXX)
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    Colas to Reduce Class 56 Usage

    https://flic.kr/p/2s5zid3 Looks like 56302 has also had its nameplates, GSMR equipment and antennas removed.
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    Colas to Reduce Class 56 Usage

    WNXX is reporting that its an A exam which is light work but it depends what the long term plan is. Export is being mooted.
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    Colas to Reduce Class 56 Usage

    56049 and 56051 on the move https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:R43169/2026-04-29/detailed
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    Urgent TOPS Requests

    168106
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    Non-Urgent TOPS Requests

    153379
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    Urgent TOPS Requests

    Heavy Haul Rail - 66537
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    Colas to Reduce Class 56 Usage

    Should work 6C54 https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:B26343/2026-04-28/detailed Then 6C54 back https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:B26344/2026-04-29/detailed I suspect it will then run 6B01 https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:B26454/2026-05-02/detailed Then...
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    Colas to Reduce Class 56 Usage

    The pair are currently operating 0Z54 to Toton North Yard
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    Non-Urgent TOPS Requests

    Yes its 66312
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    DRS to sell Class 57/3s

    DRS has announced the sale of four Class 57/3s locomotives. https://www.directrailservices.com/opportunity-to-acquire-surplus-rail-assets/ Given the loss of the WC Thunderbird contract and the general lack of work for these locos, this has been expected. 57304 is at Eastleigh Arlington 57307...
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    Grand Central apply for Newcastle - Brighton direct

    Re-reading this thread, I see that this article in the Rail Magazine hasnt been referenced: https://www.railmagazine.com/news/consultation-shows-multiple-obstacles-to-grand-central-s-newcastle-brighton-application
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    Non-Urgent TOPS Requests

    196010
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    Class 91 to hit Cambridge and Lincoln metals for the first time in ____ years?

    Thank you for the clarification @yorkie This image which shows a glowing axle is doing the rounds on social media, the owner of which is likely to either be Network Rail or LNER but isnt attributed. 1777629131 67027 and 66551 currently working 0Z91 to Hitchin Yard

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