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flag Chiltern Railways will launch 13 new trains in 2026, boosting seats and modernizing service on key routes.

flag Chiltern Railways is introducing 13 new Mark 5A trains in early 2026 to replace nearly 50-year-old carriages on routes from London to Oxford, Aylesbury, and the West Midlands. flag The modern fleet will add 10,000 weekday seats and offer improved Wi-Fi, air conditioning, digital screens, charging ports, better luggage and bike storage, and enhanced accessibility. flag The rollout supports Chiltern’s 2030 Vision to transition to battery-electric trains by the early 2030s, aided by partial network electrification. flag Rail Minister Lord Peter Hendy called the investment a key step in modernizing the rail system for cleaner, more efficient travel. flag The phased launch begins in 2026, with additional services expected from December.

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