First Automatic Thameslink Train in Passenger Service
As part of the Thameslink Programme, to get 24 trains per hour through the 'Core' section between St Pancras and Blackfriars (to be extended to London Bridge), the trains now drive themselves, and we too a ride on the first ever one ...
Thanks to Christ Denham from Network Rail, and Matt Street - the voice of Thameslink! - from GTR.
For more information have a look at the Railplan2020 website: https://www.railplan2020.com/
This video documents the first automatic Thameslink train operating in passenger service as part of the Thameslink Programme. It highlights the introduction of Automatic Train Operation (ATO), previously used on London Underground lines, to the National Rail network. The footage includes a ride on one of the new self-driving trains. Key locations mentioned include Blackfriars and London Bridge, with references to Network Rail and Thameslink as involved operators. The train stock identified includes several units from the 700 class.
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