Since when? Kerse road is due to reopen on 23rd October. And I don't think the work needed to extend DDA access to the far platform will stop energisation.No chance of SDA being live by November. The Kerse road bridge isn't due for completion until next spring and they've only just announced the plan for Stirling station which required planning permission as its listed.
Does anybody know how long the lease has been signed for ?
(I am strangely excited at the prospect of seeing these on the E&G - more so than the 385s)
Oops, of course you're quite right. I knew there was something very wrong with the figure of eight I produced, but didn't think it through. Post duly edited.That calculation isn't quite right - at the peak time there are four departures from each terminus making eight in total as you say, with each one doubled-up until the unit shortage started. So 16 units required in service every day, plus a number of spares.
Apologies! I overlooked that...….Exactly as I reported yesterday evening in #489. (Re the units to be used between E and G)
Why all odd numbers?So far we have six units 365.509/13/17/23/25/37 in Scotland. Any news on what the remaining four will be and when they're moving up?
Why all odd numbers?
It looks like the front ends have had a good wash too!The first 8 car, made up of 525 and another, ran the full length of thr E&G through to the Waverley and back last night.
The first 8 car, made up of 525 and another, ran the full length of thr E&G through to the Waverley and back last night.
They haven’t...I never realised that the overhead wires have now reached Tweedbank
There was no need to add "through to the Waverley" the E&G is Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen street"The Waverley" aka Edinburgh Waverley station. Sometimes I forget I am writing for an external audience.
I didn't mean to sound like a **** been a long day. Others who like the info you give shouldnt miss out because of meThanks. I'll keep it to myself next time.
I’m amazed they are brining these old trains into service. Not impressed with them at all.
I’m amazed they are brining these old trains into service. Not impressed with them at all.
With more class 170s leaving in July and No sign of the 385s what would be your suggestion? Just cancel most of the E & G service?I’m amazed they are brining these old trains into service. Not impressed with them at all.
I’m amazed they are brining these old trains into service. Not impressed with them at all.
Thanks. I'll keep it to myself next time.
I’m amazed they are brining these old trains into service. Not impressed with them at all.
I’m amazed they are brining these old trains into service. Not impressed with them at all.
forgive my ignorance, but as 365s were originally Thameslink trains and were built for dual voltage operation may I ask what the need for trains that can operate on overhead and 3rd rail is in Scotland?What exactly is it you dislike about them?
They’re certainly not old - barely half life in fact - and have just recently had a heavy overhaul to bring the interior to as-new condition and make them accessibility compliant. They were nicer with their original layout (which was modified to fit priority seats) and carpet, but apart from that in my view they’re much nicer than a 380 which I find very clinical. The 365 also delivers a lot of seats for a given length of train due to a very efficient interior layout, and the heating is effective so you’ll be warm in winter.