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First ever 385 electric train for Shotts line [ScotRail]

Date: 24/04/2019

ScotRail has reached another milestone in delivering a better service for customers with the introduction of the first ever Hitachi class 385 electric train on the Edinburgh to Glasgow via Shotts line.
Following the completion of the Network Rail £160m electrification of the line, the rail operator is now able to run electric trains along the popular route, and launched the first customer service earlier today (Tuesday).

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First ever 385 electric train for Shotts line [ScotRail]

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