🚆 The British Rail Class 156 – The Unsung Hero of Regional Rail 🚆 Introduced between 1987 and 1989, the Class 156 “Super Sprinter” has become one of the most reliable and familiar sights across the UK’s regional rail network. Built by Metro-Cammell in Birmingham, these tough and dependable units were designed to bring comfort, efficiency, and modernity to local services at a time when Britain’s railways desperately needed a refresh. With their distinctive curved front ends, two-car layout, and