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769450
Class 769
Videos featuring 769450
It features Northern services operating between Southport, Wigan Wallgate, Manchester Oxford Road, and Stalybridge. The footage includes Northern Class 150 Sprinters, Class 156 Super Sprinters, and Class 769 Flexes, with some units previously operated by Transport for Wales. The recording highlights train movements at Gathurst and surrounding locations along the route.
A DB Schenker freight train operated by Class 66 locomotive 66092 is shown passing through Ince station near Wigan on a Tuesday in July 2026. The train was running late behind regular passenger services and had been delayed while waiting for another train, 769450, at Crow Nest Junction. The freight service was part of the Binliner train, which transports household waste. The locomotive was en route from Wilton Efw Terminal to Knowsley Freight Terminal under headcode 6M16, with a related passenger service operating under headcode 2W16 between Manchester Oxford Road and Southport.
A Class 37 locomotive is shown operating on the West Coast Mainline, traveling from Crewe to Kilmarnock and back. The video includes footage of train movements with headcodes 0S08 and 5Q36, as well as mentions of stock numbers including 37001, 37884, and 769450. The Rail Operations Group is noted as one of the operators involved. Locations featured include Crewe, Kilmarnock, and Allerton Depot. The footage captures a day in the life of a train driver, with commentary on the continued service of these historic locomotives.
This video features various railway scenes filmed at locations including Lea Hall, Coventry, and Didcot. It includes footage of multiple trains, some identified by their stock numbers such as 56068, 56079, 66068, and others. Operators mentioned include DB Schenker, Freightliner, GBRF, and Transport For Wales. Headcodes present in the video are 1W61, 4L42, 4M56, 4M68, 4O29, 6L48, and 6M37.
A Northern Trains Class 769 bi-mode multiple unit, numbered 769458, is shown arriving and departing from Ince station near Wigan. The train was operating a regular service between Manchester Oxford Road and Southport on the afternoon of 23 July 2026, though it ran slightly late. The footage captures the train's movements at Ince station during its journey.
A video filmed at Kilmarnock station shows train 37884 arriving and making an unexpected stop before departing shortly after with Class 769 unit 769450 in tow. The footage captures the movement of 37884, which was later seen heading towards Allerton Depot. Other stock identified includes 37684 and 37884, though operators are not specified in the metadata. The recording provides a glimpse of rail operations at Kilmarnock during July 2026.
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic Video of Northern on UKs Railway network Class 156s 158s 195s 323s 331s 969s Part 1 2026
This video features a variety of railway stock including Class 150, 156, and 158 units operating on the UK network. It includes footage from several locations such as Carlisle, Lancaster, Carnforth, Leicester, and Oxenholme Lake District. The operators involved are listed as Avanti West Coast, British Railways, Eastern Rail Services, Lumo, and Northern. No headcodes were identified in the metadata.
This video captures railway activity at Carlisle, featuring a GBRf Class 57 locomotive attached to excursion stock, along with another Class 57 at the rear. Other notable sightings include multiple Class 156 and Class 222 units, as well as a Class 390 EMU. The footage also includes Rail Operations Group 37 Cepheus operating a Class 769 EMU heading to Kilmarnock. Various locations such as Allerton Depot, Glasgow Central, and Morecambe are referenced, alongside several headcodes indicating train services.
A video captures train activity at Wigan North Western, featuring a variety of services and locomotives. The footage includes the Branch Line Society’s ‘Down to Dundee’ Railtour hauled by Class 37s, freight movements, and a ROG movement with Class 93s transporting barrier coaches to Derby. Passenger trains from operators such as Avanti West Coast, Northern, DB Schenker, DRS, and others are also present. Trains spotted include multiple classes, including Pendolino, Class 150, 158, 323, 331, and others. The video highlights a mix of services at the location.
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic Busy Action at Wigan North Western Freight/Passenger/Light locos 4th February 2026 WCML
This video captures busy rail activity at Wigan North Western, featuring a variety of trains including freight and passenger services. It includes Avanti West Coast Pendolino services, Northern Class 323/33 EMUs, TPE Transpennine Express 397, GBRF and DB Schenker Class 66s, DRS Class 88, Colas RailFreight Class 70, and Rail Operations Group Class 37. The footage includes multiple locations across the West Coast Main Line network.
West Coast Mainline trains
Fantastic Busy Few Hours at Wigan North Western Station Freight/Passenger Trains 27th January 2026
This video captures a busy period at Wigan North Western Station, featuring both freight and passenger trains. It includes Avanti West Coast Pendolino services, Northern rail services operating classes 323, 331, 195, and 150, as well as GBRF and DB Trains class 66 freight locomotives. The footage also shows activity at several nearby locations including Barrow-in-Furness, Blackpool North, Knowsley Freight Terminal, Liverpool Lime Street, Manchester Oxford Road, Manchester Victoria, and Mossend EuroTerminal. Headcodes identified include 1C90, 1F07, 1M11, 1M12, 2G15, 2W13, 2W14, 2W16, 2W5
Several train services are shown, including headcodes 2N98, 2I14, 2I17, 2K68, 2W15, 2W16, and 2W56, operating between locations such as Blackburn, Headbolt Lane, Leeds, Manchester Oxford Road, Southport, Stalybridge, and Wigan Wallgate. The footage includes trains with stock numbers including 150126, 156409, 156410, 156418, 156424, 156464, 1587
This video captures various Northern Trains services operating at Hindley station and surrounding areas. Multiple train units, including classes 150, 156, 158, and 769, are shown in action. Headcodes such as 2I14, 2O76, and 2W13 are mentioned alongside locations like Southport, Manchester Oxford Road, Blackburn, and Wigan Wallgate. The footage includes a variety of services running between these locations during the afternoon of Tuesday, 13th January 2026.
This video explores the history, operations, and challenges of the British Rail Class 769 FLEX, a bi-mode train converted from Class 319 units. The footage includes various railway locations such as Appley Bridge, Castle Cary, Chippenham, Great Central Railway, Salford Crescent, Southport, Trowbridge, and Wigan Wallgate. Several stock items are identified, including classes 150, 153, 156, 165, and 230, as well as multiple Class 319 units. Operators associated with the content include British Railways, Chiltern Railways, GWR, Network South East, Northern, Transpennine, and Transport For Wales. The video discusses the train's reliability issues and its status as one of Britain’s most controversial rail services
It includes passenger trains operated by Northern and a freight service using a Class 66 locomotive. Trains shown include services between Stalybridge, Southport, Manchester Oxford Road, and Knowsley Freight Terminal. Some services are noted as running late, while one freight train passed through the area at around 14:10. The footage highlights activity on a line that was electrified up to Ince until December 2025.
This video captures Northern Trains passenger services at Hindley station, with footage taken between 13:23 and 14:20. The location is near the junction that splits lines towards Bolton or via Atherton. Multiple train units are visible, including Class 150, Class 156, and Class 158 diesel multiple units, as well as a Class 769 electric unit. No headcodes are provided in the metadata.
A Northern Trains Class 769 unit, numbered 769450, is shown arriving at and moving within Springs Branch Depot, south of Wigan. The footage captures the train using a historic shunt line, likely for maintenance or repositioning purposes. The Class 769 Flex is a converted version of the older Class 319 electric multiple unit, modified to include diesel engines for bi-mode operation. This conversion was carried out by Porterbrook and Wabtec Brush, enabling the train to operate on both electric and diesel power. No other specific stock or operational details are shown in the video.
A Northern Trains Class 769 unit, numbered 769450, is shown operating on the West Coast Main Line and passing through Springs Branch. The train was running a service between Southport and Manchester Oxford Road, with a route adjustment due to engineering works. The unit, originally a Class 319 electric multiple unit converted for bi or tri-mode operation, was using diesel power during this journey. The video captures the train's movement along the route, highlighting its operational flexibility.
This video features a variety of trains captured at Deansgate and other locations across the UK, including Trafford Park. The footage includes multiple units from classes 150 and 156, with operators such as Direct Rail Services (DRS), East Midlands Railway, Freightliner, Intercity, Northern, South Western Railway, Transpennine, and Transport For Wales represented. The absence of headcodes in the metadata means specific train services are not identified.
This video captures Northern train services at Hindley station, with several Class 150 and Class 158 diesel units visible. The footage was recorded on a Wednesday in late November, showing trains arriving and departing the station. No headcodes are provided in the metadata.
This video captures trains at Ince station, with Northern, Network Rail, and West Coast Railways featured. Several train stock units are identified, including classes 150, 156, 158, 769, and 40. The footage includes headcodes 0E14 and 1E14. Locations mentioned include Ince and Tain.
This video features a variety of railway stock captured at Stockport, Greater Manchester. It includes Avanti West Coast Class 390 Pendolino EMUs, Cross Country Class 220/221 Voyager DMUs, TransPennine Express Class 185 Desiro DMUs, Transport for Wales Class 175 Coradia DMUs, Northern Class 323, 319, and 331 EMUs, as well as Northern and East Midlands Railway Class 158, 156, and 150 DMUs. DB Cargo/GBRF Class 66 freight locomotives are also shown. The footage includes multiple train types operating in the area.
This video captures footage from a visit to several locations in and around Manchester, featuring a variety of railway stock including classes 150, 156, 195, 323, 331, 37, and 397. Operators represented include EWS, GBRF, Northern, and Transpennine. Locations shown include Deansgate, Manchester Oxford Road, Victoria, Hazel Grove, Trafford Park, Lee, and Felixstowe. A headcode of 4M18 is also noted in the footage.
A video shows a Class 769 Flex unit, formerly a Class 319450 electric multiple unit, at Wigan North Western. The train has been converted to bi-mode operation with the addition of diesel engines and an electric pantograph. The conversion was carried out by Porterbrook and Wabtec Brush, involving MAN diesel engines and ABB alternators to power the existing traction systems. The video includes commentary on the sound of the train's motors running on diesel. Other locations mentioned include Alderley Edge, Allerton Depot, Doncaster, Southport, Stalybridge, and The Lakes.