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Smoke on New Trains Sparks Concern | Leicester News
Smoke billowed from a Class 810 “Aurora” train at East Midlands Parkway, forcing an evacuation and passenger transfers — just the latest in a string of reliability issues plaguing the new fleet. As operators and Hitachi Rail scramble to identify the cause, long-standing concerns raised by the RMT union over communication gaps and safety equipment access resurface. Despite passing pre-service safety checks, the trains continue to spark strikes and political scrutiny, leaving commuters frustrated and officials scrambling to restore confidence — and smooth operations. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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