| Another IET fault under investigation Posted by PhilWakely at 10:00, 5th September 2025 |     |
The Intercity Express Train (IET) fleet is currently experiencing a reduction in available units due to an increase in GU (Generator Unit) faults, which are under investigation by Hitachi. As a result, there will be a rise in short-formed and cancelled services while Hitachi develops an engineering solution. In the event of an incident this will impact service recovery due to the need to keep traction on certain diagrams.
| Re: Another IET fault under investigation Posted by grahame at 10:06, 5th September 2025 | |
The Intercity Express Train (IET) fleet is currently experiencing a reduction in available units due to an increase in GU (Generator Unit) faults, which are under investigation by Hitachi. As a result, there will be a rise in short-formed and cancelled services while Hitachi develops an engineering solution. In the event of an incident this will impact service recovery due to the need to keep traction on certain diagrams.
Could this explain 3 x 165 on a Bristol (Temple Meads) to Reading train recently?
