The AC Locomotive Group

During 2023 the following work was carried out on 89001 at the UK Rail Leasing works at Loughborough:

  • re-installation of the repaired traction motors into the No.1 end bogie,
  • repair and re-installation of the faulty traction motor blower motor,
  • repair and re-installation of the driving cab air conditioning units,
  • installation of new control battery cells (the field battery cells were changed a few years ago),
  • fitment of an overhauled pantograph,
  • installation of the equipment required for mainline operation: GSM-R radio, TPWS and On Train Data Recorder,
  • installation of a new fire suppression system (the original did not comply with modern regulations).