IN a pioneering step, equipment aimed at making it easier to build a complete picture of operational conditions, ranging from train loadings to infrastructure problems, has been installed on a two-car Northern Class 150 Sprinter DMU.
Unveiled on November 2 to coincide with National Engineering Day, No. 150136 is the ‘proof of concept’ set for Northern’s ‘intelligent train’ project, which is being delivered in partnership with Network Rail, refurbishment and overhaul provider Belvoir Rail, Yellow Rail, and rail data analytics company Modux.