UK railway news round-up

A DRS Class 68 locomotive has replaced one of the Class 37s hauling certain Northern services on the Cumbrian Coast line.

The 10 000 'millennial' Railcards for 26 to 30-year-olds which were made available on March 13 sold out, with demand overwhelming the website. The railcards offered on a trial basis cost £30 for one year and offer a third off most fares

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