Date: 05/01/2019

Fylde coast rail passengers are being advised to plan their journeys from tomorrow as the final phase of work to upgrade railway drainage between Preston and Blackpool takes place over the next seven Sundays. Buses will replace trains between Preston and both Blackpool North and Blackpool South stations. Meanwhile, Northerns new Spanish built diesel six car Class 195 has been tested on the tracks this week. The long promised new trains are set to improve passengers journeys.

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New trains tested but rail disruption begins

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Fylde coast rail passengers are being advised to plan their journeys from tomorrow as the final phase of work to upgrade railway drainage between Preston and Blackpool takes place over the next seven Sundays.

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A new Northern Class 195 DMU, from Spanish manufacturer CAF, departs south from Platform 5 at Preston on 14 September 2018 whilst on a test run. This was the second round trip of the day between Warrington and Carnforth with 195103 and as the theatre box on the platform starter signal indicates it is being routed onto the Up Slow.
Location: Preston
Company: North Union Railway
14/09/2018 John McIntyre

Testing of and training on the new Class 195 DMUs continues and two-car 195001 passes Hest Bank on 10th October 2018 heading for Carnforth. At least three people are visible in the cab.
Location: Hest Bank
Company: Lancaster and Carlisle Railway
10/10/2018 Mark Bartlett