1G05 & 2J06 196101 British Rail Class 196 First Passenger Day

A video captures British Rail Class 196 unit 196101 during its first public passenger service following a recent press launch. The train operates on services between Shrewsbury and Birmingham New Street, with headcodes 1G05 and 2J06 mentioned. The footage includes the train departing from Sandwell & Dudley and New Street after some network issues affected initial plans. The video highlights the introduction of this class into regular passenger operations.

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