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# Greater Anglia bi-mode trains top reliability rankings
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/greater-anglia-bi-mode-trains-top-reliability-rankings/
- Published: 2024-11-29T11:44:18.000Z
- Updated: 2024-11-28T16:56:13.000Z
- Description: Greater Anglia's Class 755 trains have recorded the highest reliability figures for bi-mode trains in Britain, according to industry statistics, running 23,889 miles between faults.
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: News, Rail Services, #article, Greater Anglia, #Import 2026-03-16 14:46

**Why it matters:** The performance data comes from independent industry awards that compare similar types of trains across Britain's rail network, providing passengers with insight into service reliability.

![Representatives from Greater Anglia and Stadler receiving the Golden Spanner Award](https://www.datocms-assets.com/121414/1732812920-greater-anglia-and-stadler-receiving-the-golden-spanner-award.avif)

Representatives from Greater Anglia and Stadler receiving the Golden Spanner Award Photo: Tony Miles

**By the numbers:**

- Class 755 four-carriage trains won the "most reliable second generation new diesel" category
- Services achieved 23,889 miles between faults

Two other train types received "silver spanner" awards for year-on-year improvement:

- Class 745/1 Stansted Express: 97.4% improvement
- Class 720 commuter trains: 98.4% improvement

**The big picture:** The figures were revealed at the Modern Railways Fourth Friday Club Golden Spanners Awards, which bases results on statistical reliability data collected over 12 months to 15 September 2024.

**How it works:** The awards compare similar types of trains against each other to ensure fair comparison, with winners determined by the lowest number of faults recorded.

**Between the lines:** The Class 755 trains operate on rural lines across East Anglia, including services to and from Ipswich. They were introduced as part of a fleet-wide replacement programme.

**Details:** Independent industry expert Roger Ford, Modern Railways Industry & Technology Editor, said: "The focus of the Golden Spanners has always been on improving reliability - so for two of Greater Anglia fleets to double their reliability over the last year is particularly impressive."

**Bottom line:** While the awards represent a snapshot of performance, long-term reliability data shows Greater Anglia has maintained above-average punctuality across its network for over 18 months, with the Ipswich to Felixstowe line achieving 95.4% punctuality.

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