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730040
Class 730
Videos featuring 730040
A video captures train activity at Chesterfield on 8 July 2026, featuring a variety of rolling stock including EMR Class 158s, Northern Class 195s, CrossCountry Class 220 and 221 Voyagers, Europhoenix Class 37s, West Midlands Railway Class 730 units, and a DB Class 66 freight locomotive. The footage includes trains operating under several operators such as East Midlands Railway, Cross Country, Europhoenix, and Midland Mainline. Additional locations mentioned include Derby, Appleford, Ely, and others. Headcodes present in the recording range from 1C71 to 5M57.
Trains include Avanti West Coast Pendolino Class 390s, London Northwestern Railway Class 350s, Freightliner Class 66s, Vintage Trains Class 37s, and West Midlands Railway Class 196s. The footage includes services from multiple operators such as Avanti West Coast, Freightliner, London Northwestern Railway, and others. The video also shows trains passing through locations including Birmingham New Street, Rugeley Trent Valley, and Walsall. Headcodes observed include 1F32 and 5M00.
This video features train spotting at Four Oaks, capturing services operated by West Midlands Railway. The footage includes multiple Class 730 trains, with several units identified by their labels. The location is clearly marked as Four Oaks, and the next planned spot is How Wood. No headcodes are present in the metadata.
A variety of train stock numbers are identified, including classes 150, 196, and 350, though operators are not specified for these units. Multiple headcodes are listed, indicating various services operating in the area. The footage appears to focus on the station’s role within the regional rail network, with mentions of nearby locations such as Glasgow Central, Liverpool Lime Street, and Manchester Piccadilly.
This video captures train activity at Cheddington, featuring services operated by Avanti West Coast, London Northwestern Railway, and freight operators including DB Schenker, Freightliner, GBRF, and Direct Rail Services. A variety of train classes and headcodes are visible, with some notable locomotives identified. The footage also includes a special service involving locomotive 57310. Several locations across the UK rail network are mentioned, though specific routes or events beyond the visual content are not detailed.
A London Northwestern Railway Class 730 'Aventra' electric multiple unit, comprising units 730040 and 730005, is shown departing Leighton Buzzard on a service heading towards London Euston. The video captures the train as it leaves the station, with no headcode information available in the record.
A video captures various trains at Harrow & Wealdstone and other locations in North West London. It features a Network Rail Class 153 Sprinter test train on the Watford DC Line alongside Bakerloo Line 1972 tube stock. Other trains include Class 66 and 88 locomotives, as well as Class 350, 377, 390, 710, 730, and 805 EMUs operated by Avanti West Coast, DB Schenker, Direct Rail Services (DRS), GB Railfreight, London Northwestern Railway, London Overground, and Southern.
This video features train spotting at Five Ways, capturing services operated by West Midlands Trains and Cross Country. The footage includes various train classes such as 170, 172, 220/221, and 730. The next video in the series will focus on train spotting at Yoker.
This video features train spotting at Selly Oak, capturing services operated by West Midlands Trains and Cross Country. The footage includes trains from the Class 170, Class 196, and Class 730 fleets. Additional locations mentioned include Scotstounhill and Selby, though specific headcodes are not provided in the metadata.
This video captures behind-the-scenes footage from a recent trip to Birmingham, featuring locations including Kings Norton, Bournville, Selly Oak, University, and Five Ways. It includes services operated by West Midlands Trains, Cross Country, Great Western Railway, and Avanti West Coast. Several rolling stock units are identified, though operators for these units are not specified in the data. The video provides a glimpse into train spotting activities and may be followed by content from Hyndland.
This video features a variety of rail stock, including classes 150 and 350, captured across several locations such as Birmingham New Street, Liverpool Lime Street, and Glasgow Central. Multiple operators are represented, including Avanti West Coast, GBRF, and London Northwestern Railway. The footage includes appearances by various rail enthusiasts and content creators, though specific headcodes are not identified in the metadata.
Several other train classes, including Class 170 and Class 730 units, are also identified in the footage. Locations featured include Bromsgrove, Redditch, Selly Oak, Kings Norton, Five Ways, and Birmingham New Street. The video was filmed at the beginning of the month and provides a record of this transition in service.
This video captures a variety of railway units at Barnt Green, including Class 170, 196, 323, and 730 multiple units. The footage was recorded during a stock move involving unit 37884, which was significantly delayed. The video also includes mentions of locations such as Four Oaks, Hereford, Par, and Redditch. Operators associated with the content include South Western Railway and West Midlands Trains.