Electric Locomotives
- Class 88 - Proposed electric version of the Class 58, powered through 25 kV AC from overhead wire.
- Class 93 - Proposed electric locomotive for use on the West Coast Main Line as part of the InterCity 250 project.
Read more about this topic: List Of British Rail Unbuilt Locomotive Classes
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