Insane Variety at Derby! Class 93, 810 Aurora & HST Action Rare Moves!

A packed morning session at Derby railway station featuring everything from brand new Class 93 and Class 810 Aurora units to classic HST power, test trains, freight and rare light engine movements. With so much variety in just a few hours, Derby once again proves why it’s one of the UK’s most underrated railway hotspots. If you enjoy modern traction mixed with unexpected movements — this is one not to miss.

Filmed at Derby railway station on 25th March 2026 between 07:45 and 13:00, this video captures a busy and highly varied morning of UK railway action.

Derby is a key railway hub, home to the Railway Technical Centre and regular test movements, meaning you never quite know what will appear — and this session delivered exactly that.

🚆 HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE SESSION
⚡ MODERN TRACTION & TESTING
Class 93
93005 & 93007 – 0Q46 light engine
Class 810
Multiple workings including 810006, 810008, 810010 & 810011
🚄 PASSENGER ACTION
Class 220 & Class 221
Multiple Cross Country services including double sets
Class 222
222018 & 222102 workings
Class 170
Regional services throughout the session
🚂 CLASSIC & SPECIAL MOVEMENTS
Class 43 HST
43257 & 43277 on 3Z43 (with a friendly toot 👍)
Class 37
37800 light engine + hauling 730006
Class 73
73964 & 73965 on test working
🚛 FREIGHT & RARE MOVEMENTS
Class 66 – 66557 on 6H45
Class 70 – 70801 on 4D31
Multiple light engine and positioning moves throughout
🎥 WHY DERBY IS SPECIAL

With its connection to the Railway Technical Centre and constant testing activity, Derby offers a level of unpredictability you don’t get at most stations — making sessions like this packed with variety.

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