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News for 2007

Hull Trains Test Runs

20th December 2007

86101 with the Hull Trains MkIII rake made a number of succesful test runs today with the Driving Van Trailer (DVT). Training continues and the set should be out in early January.

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DRS take over Victa charter operations

23rd November 2007

Direct Rail Services (DRS) will operate charters for Rail-Blue Charters until the end of 2007. DRS will then review and audit the fleet for potential use in 2008.

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MkIIIs being prepared for service

20th November 2007

The MkIIIs lined up for use with First Hull Trains continue to undergo attention and training at Bounds Green, London.

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Training and testing continues on MkIIIs

29th October 2007

The MkIII stock moved from Doncaster to Bounds Green, London on the 23rd October where they will be based for the up and coming Hull Trains contract.

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Spitfire Railtours to run Class 87 Farewell

15th October 2007

Taunton based Spitfire Railtours are running a Class 87 'Farewell' charter train with Rail-Blue Charters on Saturday 29th December 2007. Subsequently the charter will run full -a great achievement!

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MkIII stock on the move...

13th October 2007

86101 curves over the King Edward Bridge at Newcastle, heading southbound toward York.

86101 curves over the King Edward Bridge at Newcastle, heading southbound toward York.

5 MkIII coaches have moved to Doncaster to begin a contract at weekends for the next 4-5 months.

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Rail-Blue Charters launches website dedicated to charter trains

17th September 2007

On the 17th September, Rail-Blue Charters launched its new website. This has been done partly to segregate the passenger rolling stock from other parts of the (Cargo-D) business and also to provide information and resource for the charter business the rolling stock is generating.

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Cargo-D launches new brand for charter train operations

24th July 2007

Cargo-D today launched the new name for its charter train business, "Rail-Blue Charters".

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Cargo-D establishes relationship with Train Chartering

16th April 2007

Following negotiations with Train Chartering, both Cargo-D and Train Chartering are pleased to annouce a formal partnership.

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