| The newest trains on NIR are the 23 C3K trains currently under delivery from CAF in Spain. The sets carry the fleet numbers 3001-23. Each set comprises three cars, individually numbered 3301, 3501, 3401 etc. All cars are powered. At present, 12 of the 23 sets have been delivered. Note: By
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Sets 3005+3007 on running trials, approaching Bangor West on 28 October 2004.
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On the return working of the same test run, 3007+3005 is seen leaving Bangor on 28 October 2004.
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After several months of running trials and driver training, the first C3K trains entered public service on Wednesday 24 November 2004 on the 10.32 Portadown to Bangor. Set 3001 is seen arriving at Sydenham on the first run, with car 3301 leading.
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An interior view of 3401 during the inaugural run on 24 November 2004. An NIR conductor issues tickets.
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Sets 3012+3004 on test at Poyntzpass on 3 February 2005, with car 3412 leading. |
Driving trailer 3412 at Poyntzpass on 3 February 2005. |
Non-driving trailer 3512 at Poyntzpass on 3 February 2005. |
Sets 3004+3012 on test on 3 February 2005 with car 3304 leading as the train passes through Scarva in the down direction. |
Set 3006 at Platform 4, Great Victoria Street, on 8 February 2005 during running trials. |
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