MODERN MAINTENANCE DEPOTS FOR HIGH SPEED TRAINS

With introduction of high speed trains on British Rail's Western Region in 1976, maintenance depots are being built at Bristol and London. These facilities will handle all daily servicing and regular maintenance of the 27 trainsets, aside from their annual main-works overhaul. Three similar shops are being built for the Eastern Region's 32 HSTs, on order for 1977-1978. The fixed-consist multiple unit trains require a different type of working than individual locomotives and coaches in traditional facilities. Covered facilities are now regarded as essential for servicing operations formerly performed outside.

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  IPC Transport Press, Limited

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  London SE1 9LU,   England 
• Publication Date: 1975-9

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 349-350
• Serial:
  • Railway Gazette International
  • Volume: 131
  • Issue Number: 9
  • Publisher: DVV Media Group
  • ISSN: 0373-5346
  • Serial URL: http://www.railwaygazette.com/about-us.html

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: High speed rail; Maintenance facilities; Maintenance management; Maintenance practices; Multiple unit trains; Planning; Service stations; Shopping facilities
• Identifier Terms: British Rail
• Old TRIS Terms: Passenger car servicing facilities
• Subject Areas: Planning and Forecasting; Railroads; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00127854
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 29 1975 12:00AM