In message
-septemb
er.org, at 08:02:37 on Fri, 24 Jul 2015, Recliner
remarked:
That was quick! The first 387/2 unit destined for Gatwick Express is now
on static test at Derby:

Quote:
Static testing of the first of the Class 387/2 Electrostar electric
multiple-unit cars ordered for Gatwick Express services has begun at
Bombardier Transportation’s Derby plant.

The 27 four-car Class 387/2 EMUs are scheduled to enter service between
London Victoria station and Gatwick airport in 2016,

Starting in June 2015, and completed by the end of the year, according
to the franchisee. Oh dear.

Is *everything* to do with the railways a year late nowadays?

replacing 1980s-built
Class 442 EMUs which have been used on the route since 2008.

--
Roland Perry