The bizarre roll out of the Rail Operations Group Tri-Mode Class 93 program continues - The first class example arrived into Bristol Portway docks from Stadler Valencia in Jun-23. The loco spent the majority of the remainder of 2023 at Wabtec Loughborough and mostly HNRC Worksop.

The loco finally surfaced in early Jan-24 and was dragged to Crewe Coal Yard by 37901 for static testing with coaching stock. it quickly returned back to HNRC and bizarrely hasn't been seen again more than 3 months - What is happening with the loco class certification and testing..????

Up to 10 class 93's were due to be shipped to the UK in 2023 - These are still at Stadler in Valencia and can be seen running around their in-house test track with no sign of shipping to the UK.

Another example of modern day bureaucracy creating crazy length delays on the UK railway network...????

Hope you enjoy the video! This is the only footage I have of 93001 from the 10 months it's spent in the UK..!

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