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<p>Implementation plans for both fleets are making good progress. Hitachi Rail’s Class
800/801 IEP train manufacturing facility was opened by the Prime Minister on 3 September,
IEP depot construction continues as planned and testing of the three IEP test trains
continues on the East Coast Main Line. In terms of Thameslink, Siemens has delivered
the first two Class 700 trains and the Secretary of State opened the new Thameslink
Programme Three Bridges traincare facility on 15 October. The first Class 700s trains
are planned to enter passenger service, as planned, in Spring 2016.</p><br />
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