You could be visiting Rail Live 2021 by train
RAIL is excited to announce the possibility of a passenger shuttle service that will enable railway colleagues from far and wide to attend the much-anticipated Rail Live event at Long Marston (Warwickshire) on June 16-17 by train.
The service is still to be confirmed, but colleagues at Network Rail and Great Western Railway are working hard behind the scenes to provide a passenger shuttle between Worcester Shrub Hill, Worcestershire Parkway and the Rail Live site at Long Marston.
This will enable passengers from as far away as York, Newcastle, Birmingham, Bristol and many other locations to reach Rail Live with just a single train change.
And anyone driving to the show who doesn’t want to navigate the rural roads around Long Marston will be able to drive to Worcestershire Parkway and use the shuttle service for the final leg of their journey.
The intention is for a two- or three-car Turbostar to run the shuttle on the first day of the event and an Intercity Express Train on the second. Booking will be solely through GWR, with details and confirmation to follow as soon as possible.
“This is a fantastic idea from GWR and we are being as supportive as we can in making this happen,” said RAIL Managing Editor & Events Director Nigel Harris.
“It would be a wonderful way to enable more people to enjoy Rail Live and to attend using the train. Thanks to everyone concerned for the incredible efforts they are going to this year to make Rail Live a success. It is clear that the rail
industry is committed and gearing up for a great event.”
GWR is also investigating the possibility of displaying the UK’s first tri-mode train to operate on the national network. Converted from a Class 319, the Class 769 trimode has third rail, overhead line and diesel capability.
Discussions are under way for a number of other exhibits to attend the event, including Rail Operations’ Orion High Speed Logistics freight-adapted ‘319’. We will be announcing more details in
RAIL as soon as they are available.