From tpexpress.co.uk
TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS SET TO RUN SERVICES TO SCOTLAND
Following discussions with the Department for Transport, it was announced today that TransPennine Express (TPE) would, subject to contract, be operating trains between Manchester and Glasgow/Edinburgh, starting in December 2007.
The news means that TPE services running on its North West route will be extended to run to Glasgow and Edinburgh.
The proposal will mean an overall increase in direct services between Manchester and Scotland. In addition, new direct links to Manchester Airport will be created from stations north of Oxenholme.
Vernon Barker, managing director of TransPennine Express, said: We are delighted to be able to extend the reach of our network to offer more through journey opportunities to and from Manchester Airport.
TransPennine Express will use new Class 185 diesel trains on the services to Scotland. A 51-strong fleet of new trains is currently being introduced to its network in a £250 million investment in new rolling stock.
Services between Manchester and Scotland will operate to similar journey times as those currently provided.
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This seems ridiculous - using 100 mph trains on a newly upgraded 125 mph line - what a joke! And I hardly see how this will produce 'similar' journey times with substandard speeds and more calling points. I think the idea of TPE having these services is good, but using 185s is just silly. They are noisy, have no proper catering facilities and use suburban style doors.
TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS SET TO RUN SERVICES TO SCOTLAND
Following discussions with the Department for Transport, it was announced today that TransPennine Express (TPE) would, subject to contract, be operating trains between Manchester and Glasgow/Edinburgh, starting in December 2007.
The news means that TPE services running on its North West route will be extended to run to Glasgow and Edinburgh.
The proposal will mean an overall increase in direct services between Manchester and Scotland. In addition, new direct links to Manchester Airport will be created from stations north of Oxenholme.
Vernon Barker, managing director of TransPennine Express, said: We are delighted to be able to extend the reach of our network to offer more through journey opportunities to and from Manchester Airport.
TransPennine Express will use new Class 185 diesel trains on the services to Scotland. A 51-strong fleet of new trains is currently being introduced to its network in a £250 million investment in new rolling stock.
Services between Manchester and Scotland will operate to similar journey times as those currently provided.
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This seems ridiculous - using 100 mph trains on a newly upgraded 125 mph line - what a joke! And I hardly see how this will produce 'similar' journey times with substandard speeds and more calling points. I think the idea of TPE having these services is good, but using 185s is just silly. They are noisy, have no proper catering facilities and use suburban style doors.