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LTT858   29 November 2022

New fleet of trains being rolled out across West Midlands

The first of 26 trains are being introduced as part of West Midlands Railway’s (WMR) £690m investment in new trains and infrastructure.

The first trains – known as Class 196s built by Spanish manufacturer CAF – will enter service on the Shrewsbury Line, serving destinations including Birmingham, Wolverhampton and Telford.

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