RailPress February Roundup 2026



      RailPress February Roundup 2026


Class 897 Reveal
To start this first Roundup off, let's talk about the LNER Class 897, which had an interior mockup revealed back at the start of this month, the new fleet, nicknamed "Sorenza" will be introduced around 2028, as the replacement for InterCity225s.

Photos by LNER


CrossCountry Class 220 Refurb Reveal
Earlier this month, CrossCountry held a press event at Derby Litchurch Lane to reveal the new Class 220 refurbishment, photos from the event are below.

Photos by BBC & RailAdvent

New 24TS Stock Delayed Until 2027
The new Picadilly Line '24TS' stocks have been delayed until 2027, despite originally planning to start service in 2025, this is due to both delivery schedules changing and infrastructure upgrades, with the section between Heathrow and Acton Town being closed 28th - 31st May and will then only operate between 30th July - 3rd August, TfL have however said extended closers will likely be needed, and will be announced in due course.

Photo by Stadler

LUMO Class 222 Mockups Revealed
LUMO have revealed mockups of their Class 222 fleet, which should see their first public service with LUMO on April 7th according to Realtime Trains, below you can find interior mockups, and what the exterior will look like.

Photos by LUMO

This is all we have for this months Roundup, we will continue to provide news as soon as we get it.

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