Further update from Paul Wright, May 2021
The long awaited arrival of electric trains locally finally came over the weekend of 16th May, 2021.
These changes were due to be introduced in December of 2020, however, the Covid pandemic meant they were delayed until May 2021.
This of course would mean the exodus of the very familiar Inter-City 125 trains; these were deemed to be at the end of their lifespan after forty plus years.
The final Inter-City 125 made its last run to St Pancras on Saturday 15th May 2021. It was sporting the “The Last HST to London” headboard. The engine numbered 43102 is going to the National Railway Museum in York.
We can see a former HST (High speed train) 125 making its way south towards Wellingborough station; this shot at Harrowden junction, was kindly provided by Paul J Barnett.
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Harrowden junction - Photo by Paul J Barnett
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Arriving in Wellingborough
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From Sunday 16th May 2021, EMR Connect services have launched serving Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough, Bedford, Luton, Luton Airport Parkway and London St Pancras International, bringing more travel options for passengers on the route across the week.
The service is called EMR Connect, and will be served by class 360 Engines, and will run every half an hour during the week, and from 06.00.
Bathed in sunshine, one of the first class 360’s pulls in to Wellingborough, from Corby, on its way to London.
The Department for Transport has announced that the Midland Main Line is to be eventually electrified northwards to Market Harborough.
In mid-May 2021, rail passengers are promised a better, and more efficient service, under the biggest shake-up in decades.
A new state-owned body, Great British Railways (GBR), will set timetables and prices, sell tickets in England and manage rail infrastructure.
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