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222018
Class 222
Videos featuring 222018
Trains & Freight Diaries
TRAINS AT DERBY, NEW InterCity Class 37 Orion, Class 56, NEW Class 345, Class 810 & More! 4K
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Class 810 Aurora No. 810022 & Class 222 Meridians Crossover at Irchester, 4th October 2026
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Fantastic Busy Action At Derby Station Freight/Passenger/light Locos/DragTrains September 8th 2026
This video explores the history of the British Rail Class 222 Meridian, a diesel train that has operated on Britain's railways for over two decades. It covers the class's development, its association with various operators including Midland Mainline and East Midlands Railway, and notable events such as the 2010 East Langton derailment. The footage includes several Class 222 units, some of which were originally built as nine-car trains. Operators mentioned include British Railways, East Midlands Railway, Hull Trains, Intercity, Lumo, Midland Mainline, and West Midlands Trains. Locations featured in the video include Derby, Fleet, Kettering, Leicester, and Preston.
A rail enthusiast documents a journey to Chesterfield and Derby, capturing observations of train movements and events. The video includes footage of locomotives such as 170206 in Greater Anglia livery and mentions test runs involving 810003. A refurbed Cross Country Voyager service is experienced from Chesterfield to Derby. At Derby, the Midland Pullman arrives alongside a heavy Class 70 locomotive during a solar eclipse event. The day includes encounters with multiple trains and highlights the activity at the location.
This video features East Midlands Railway's Class 222 "Meridian" trains, which are being replaced by newer Class 810 'Aurora' units. The footage includes trains operating between Loughborough and Derby, with mentions of several locations along the route. The structured metadata identifies multiple Class 222 and Class 168 units, as well as various operators including East Midlands Railway and Intercity. No headcodes are provided in the current record.
Trains featured include DB Cargo UK Class 66s, East Midlands Railway Class 222s, Class 810s, Class 158s, and Class 170s, along with Hull Trains Paragons Class 802s. The footage was recorded on a weekend morning in February 2026, showcasing services operating in the Leicestershire area.
Mustapha’s Transport
Trying out East Midlands Railway’s NEW class 810 AURORA trains! What were they like
This video features a journey on East Midlands Railway’s Class 810 "Aurora" trains, with the route extending to Leicester. The content explores the performance and features of these new trains in the fleet. Several train units are identified, including Class 221, 222, and 810 models, though operators are not specified for individual stock items. Locations mentioned include Bedford, Beeston, Derby, and Hinckley among others. The record lacks headcode information.
This video captures train activity at Wellingborough, featuring services from East Midlands Railway and freight operators DB Cargo and GBRF. Trains with headcodes including 1B22, 1B28, and others are visible, alongside locomotives such as 222006 and 222008. The footage includes a special guest appearance by locomotive 57306 running back to Leicester. The station's layout is highlighted, with only the outer platforms in regular use.
This video captures a busy afternoon at Derby station, featuring various train movements. Power cars 43357 and 43274 are seen working back-to-back on a service between Derby RTC and Derby. Other trains include 93003 and 93006 arriving from Crewe South Yard, as well as 37421 running a test train to Norwich. Additional services and freight traffic pass through the station, showcasing a range of railway activity.
A morning session at Derby railway station showcases a range of train movements, including modern Class 93 and Class 810 units, classic HST power, freight services, and rare light engine operations. The video highlights the variety of rail activity typical of Derby, a key railway hub known for its mix of passenger and test movements. Operators such as Cross Country, East Midlands Railway, and Freightliner are represented, with trains serving locations including Banbury, Nottingham, and Reading. Headcodes such as 0Q46 and 1C17 appear in the footage.
This video captures the departure of a train from Leicester. The train is identified as one of several Class 222 units, including 222019, though no operator is specified for these units. East Midlands Railway and Intercity are noted as operators associated with the video. The footage provides a view of the train as it leaves the station, offering insight into its movement and appearance. Some details such as headcodes are not present in the metadata.
The footage includes trains operated by East Midlands Railway and CrossCountry, with several locomotives identified, including classes 158 and 170. The station, managed by East Midlands Railway and owned by Network Rail, serves as an important hub for regional services. Additional locations mentioned include Birmingham New Street, Nottingham, Sheffield, and others, though specific routes or services are not detailed in the metadata.
The station has a long history, originally opened in 1850 by the London and North Western Railway, with later developments adding more lines and increasing traffic. Several locomotives are identified in the footage, though operators for these units are not specified. Additional locations mentioned include Bedford, Hitchin, Kettering, Leicester, Loughborough, Northampton, Rugby, and Stamford.
It features Rail Operations Group Class 37 locomotives, Freightliner Class 66 double-headed units carrying containers, Colas HST power cars, and other traction types. The footage includes movements towards locations such as Chesterfield, Walsall, and others, with various headcodes associated with the services.
The footage highlights the historical significance of Leicester's railway heritage, including its early stations and the development of the current station. Several train stock identifiers are present in the metadata, though no specific headcodes or detailed operational information are provided in the audio transcription.
This video captures railway activity at Market Harbough, featuring a variety of train stock including classes 222 and 73. The footage includes trains operated by East Midlands Railway, Intercity, and Network Rail. Locations mentioned include Derby, Nottingham, and Sheffield. No headcodes were identified in the metadata.
This video captures train movements at Flitwick, with services from East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, and Freightliner. It features multiple trains including Class 153 and Class 222 units, along with a special appearance of locomotive 153311. The footage includes various headcodes and showcases trains operating on routes connecting to Bedford, Derby, and other locations.
This video features a variety of trains captured at Leicester and other locations across the UK. Identified rolling stock includes classes 158, 170, and 222, though operators are not specified for these units. Additional locations mentioned include Airport, Appleby, Birmingham New Street, Crewe, Derby, Ely, Mountsorrel, Northampton, and Northampton Castle Yard. The record lacks headcode information, which may limit the ability to identify specific services or routes.
This video features a variety of train classes including Class 158, Class 170, Class 220, and Class 222 operating in the East Midlands region. The footage includes trains from CrossCountry and East Midlands Railway, with locations such as Leicester, Ely, Nottingham, and Sheffield identified. A headcode of 1E40 is also noted. The content provides a visual overview of train operations in the area.
The video captures railway activity featuring multiple trains and operators across various locations. It includes footage of Rail Adventure HSTs operating under service 6Q30 to Dollands Moor, as well as appearances by locomotives 37421 and 37667 alongside 3Z01 at East Midlands Parkway. The footage also shows Class 56 locomotive 56049 on loan to DCR running service 6M89. Additional stock numbers, operators, locations, and headcodes are present in the metadata.
This video features railway activity at Leicester station, part of the Midland Main Line connecting London St Pancras to Sheffield and Nottingham. The station is managed by East Midlands Railway and serves CrossCountry and East Midlands Railway services. Several train units are identified, including classes 170 and 222, though no operator details are associated with them in the metadata. Additional locations referenced include Barking, Birmingham New Street, Cambridge, Great Central Railway, Hope, Lincoln, Nottingham, Sheffield, and Stansted Airport. The record lacks headcode information.
The footage includes trains operated by various companies, with East Midlands Railway managing the station. Several train stock identifiers are noted, though no specific headcodes are provided. The video offers a glimpse of the historic station building and its surroundings, highlighting the listed architecture and infrastructure features.
Oscar The Trainspotter
99001 + 99002 on TEST, Trio of Class 37s (37800, 37608, 37501), RHTT and more... | 19/11/25
The video captures several railway movements, including Class 99 units 99001 and 99002 undergoing test runs, as well as Class 37 locomotives 37501, 37608, and 37800 involved in various operations. Other stock seen includes Class 222 units and a Class 360. Locations mentioned include Leicester, Kettering, and other stations across the region. Headcodes such as 0Q52 are referenced, indicating specific train movements. The footage also features RHTT and EMR services, highlighting routine and special operations on the network.
It also shows 810008 operating in diesel mode from Etches Park to London St Pancras. Additional footage includes evening traction services on the Midland Mainline involving EMR class 222 units and a Freightliner class 66.
This video features multiple Class 222 trains, including units numbered 222001 through 222015, captured at various locations such as Airport, Cricklewood, Kentish Town, Nottingham, Rainham, Ramsgate, Sheffield, and Sittingbourne. Several operators are associated with the footage, including British Railways, East Midlands Railway, Eurostar, GWR, Intercity, Locomotive Services Limited, Northern, Scot Rail, Southeastern, and West Midlands Trains. The content includes train action at St Pancras International, though specific headcodes are not identified in the metadata.
This video features multiple trains captured at Alfreton. Identified stock includes classes 158, 195, 222, and 66. Operators present are Cross Country, DB Schenker, East Midlands Railway, Freightliner, and Intercity. Headcodes observed include 1L15 and 1O06. The recording includes a variety of train movements, offering a glimpse into railway activity in the area.
This video captures train activity at Kettering, featuring services from East Midlands Railway and freight operations by GBRF. Multiple trains with headcodes such as 1B46 and 1C50 are visible, along with stock classes identified as 222. The footage includes trains stopping at Kettering and passing through nearby locations like Wellingborough, Nottingham, and Sheffield. The video also references a cancelled event at the station, though no further details are provided.
This video captures train activity at Wellingborough, featuring services from East Midlands Railway and freight operators including Freightliner and DB Schenker. Multiple Class 222 units are identified in the footage, with specific headcodes noted. The recording includes trains operating on the Midland Main Line, with additional locations such as Bedford, Corby, and Luton mentioned.
This video features a variety of railway stock, including classes 222, 390, 465, and 47, as well as units numbered 222018, 222102, 390130, 390136, 390154, 465911, 47746, and 47812. It also includes references to several railway operators such as Avanti West Coast, Blue Pullman, British Railways, DB Schenker, East Coast, East Midlands Railway, Intercity, LNER, Southeastern, and West Coast Railways. The footage appears to capture scenes from locations including Chester, Doncaster, Gillingham, Liverpool Lime Street, London Victoria, Manchester
This video features Intercity trains operating on the East Midlands Railway network. It includes footage of services passing through locations such as Airport, East Midlands Parkway, and Par. The stock involved appears to be Class 222 units, though operator details for these are not specified in the record. No headcodes are provided in the metadata.
Additional locations mentioned include Matlock, Nottingham, Plymouth, Sheffield, and Tinsley Yard. Headcodes present in the footage are 1C44, 1C47, 1F27, 1V54, 2A20, 2A25, and 6M05. The video includes a variety of train operators such as British Railways, Cross Country, East Midlands Railway, GBRF, Intercity, and West Midlands Trains.
This video discusses East Midlands Trains as part of a series examining failed rail franchises. It explores the operator's performance and challenges within the Midland Mainline network. The content includes references to various locations such as Airport, Alfreton, Alsager, Ambergate, Ancaster, Ashfield, Attenborough, Attleborough, Bedford, and Beeston. Several train stock types are identified, including classes 153 and 222, along with operators like British Railways, East Midlands Railway, Midland Mainline, Northern, and South West Trains. The record lacks headcode information.
This video captures train activity at Dronfield, with additional references to Nottingham and Sheffield. A variety of rolling stock is present, including classes 158, 195, and 222, though operators are not specified for these units. The footage includes multiple trains, suggesting a busy period at the location. No headcodes are identified in the metadata.
This video features trains on the East Midlands Main Line and related routes, captured around Marholm and Wellingborough. It includes various locomotives such as classes 158, 222, 43, and 66, though specific operators are not identified in the footage. The locations shown include Wellingborough and several other stations across the region. No train headcodes are included in the metadata.
A mainline test run features LMS Princess Coronation Class 6233 'Duchess of Sutherland' as it travels from Butterley to Tyseley. The locomotive is seen at Derby and Chesterfield stations, accompanied by support coaches and other rolling stock. The journey includes stops at Derby, Chesterfield, and Sheffield, with the locomotive preparing for tour work with Vintage Trains. Other stock present includes 222018, 37116, 37175, 66797, and 90041. The video captures the locomotive's movements across several locations along its route.
This video captures train activity at St Pancras and Hornsey, featuring multiple locomotives including classes 222 and 43. The footage includes trains operated by British Railways, East Midlands Railway, Great Northern, Intercity, LNER, Northern, and South West Trains. The description mentions an appreciation for the VP185s, though specific headcodes are not identified in the metadata.
This video captures a variety of train movements filmed at Derby. It includes passenger services, freight trains, test trains, and railtours. The footage features multiple train stock types, including classes 153, 156, 170, 222, and 37. Several operators are associated with the video, such as British Railways, Cross Country, DB Schenker, Direct Rail Services (DRS), East Midlands Railway, Network Rail, Scot Rail, and South West Trains. The location is clearly identified as Derby, though no headcodes are provided in the metadata.
Operators present include Colas, DB Schenker, East Midlands Railway, Freightliner, GBRF, Great Northern, Network Rail, and Thameslink. The footage also includes scenes from Sevenoaks. No headcodes are identified in the current record.
A double EMT 222 Meridian is shown passing through Attenborough. The video captures the front unit of the pair, though only one can be identified. The footage provides a glimpse of this stock in operation at the location. Some metadata details are limited, with operator and headcode information missing from the record.