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Well, the UK Flirts are certainly better-looking than those Japanese trains... that second one looks like it's based on a kitchen appliance!
There is a corridor through the power car.On the Class 755 is it possible to walk the length of the train or does the power equipment stop this?
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We already do.Are we saying disabled people are too expensive to cater for, so they are not allowed to travel by train (without a lot of hassle) ?
The doors are wider than usual though so more people can get on/off at the same time.Only one door this commuter vehicle?
It will take very time in getting on and off of the rush hour.
In the problem?
You make a big assumption that Abellio 's bid team knew what they were doing. It turns out that they didn't.The doors are wider than usual though so more people can get on/off at the same time.
There have decisions made to build stock with one door, and the buyer to choose a train with one door, so it should be safe to assume one door will not have a negative effect on boarding.
You make a big assumption that Abellio 's bid team knew what they were doing. It turns out that they didn't.
They didn’t understand the theory of their beloved bi-modes as they had 50% electric mileage for the Norwich local diagrams. Fuel tanks speced for that of course now.Indeed, it was put together all by the bidding and finance people without any real input from operations, who have now been told to make it work somehow. The bid team was full of people who knew the price and theory of everything and the practice and reality of nothing if you ask me.
37s first, 153s August, 170s October. Everything else will last into 2020 is the latest we've been told.Sorry I have not been following the introduction of FLIRTs, but in what order is it planned they will replace fleets?
I have heard the 37s and 90s being the first lot to go off but can anyone verify what the plan is?
The doors are wider than usual though so more people can get on/off at the same time.
There have decisions made to build stock with one door, and the buyer to choose a train with one door, so it should be safe to assume one door will not have a negative effect on boarding.
37s first, 153s August, 170s October. Everything else will last into 2020 is the latest we've been told.
They didn’t understand the theory of their beloved bi-modes as they had 50% electric mileage for the Norwich local diagrams. Fuel tanks speced for that of course now.
Can you point me to the quantifiable evidence that clearly shows the bid team did not know what they were doing?You make a big assumption that Abellio 's bid team knew what they were doing. It turns out that they didn't.
It will effect boarding at Tottenham Hale and Stratford significantly and cause lots of knock on problems.
The deadline is 31/12/19.They will need a dispensation for any non PRM TSI (formerly RVAR) compliant stock to operate beyond 31/12/20. As will all other operators who have non-compliant stock at the end of the year.
Ah you beat me to it.The deadline is 31/12/19.
Can you point me to the quantifiable evidence that clearly shows the bid team did not know what they were doing?
I would suggest their aim was to provide a bid to secure the franchise... which they did.
SImilarly, can you also point me in the direction of your "fact" that the trains will directly affect the boarding at those two stations?
I mean, they're not in service yet so I'm interested how you came to that conclusion... unless of course, it's just your opinion.
Not saying the bid was perfect, just interested in reading factual information into this.
Can you point me to the quantifiable evidence that clearly shows the bid team did not know what they were doing?
I would suggest their aim was to provide a bid to secure the franchise... which they did.
Appolgies I meant to type that!The deadline is 31/12/19.
Can you point me to the quantifiable evidence that clearly shows the bid team did not know what they were doing?
I would suggest their aim was to provide a bid to secure the franchise... which they did.
SImilarly, can you also point me in the direction of your "fact" that the trains will directly affect the boarding at those two stations?
I mean, they're not in service yet so I'm interested how you came to that conclusion... unless of course, it's just your opinion.
Not saying the bid was perfect, just interested in reading factual information into this.
Well, you could. But choose not to for some unknown reason.Unfortunately I can't share what is on the hard drive / in my inbox
Indeed, I think all we've proved is that the current franchising system causes a lot of resentment...Well, you could. But choose not to for some unknown reason.
Ya know, create a new Gmail account, upload these secret files to the Drive, share the link.
Because on this forum, unless you have evidence, it's hard to believe.
In the Tottenham Hale case expect the Airport Stadler dwell times to be 120s in the working timetable (a very backward assumption from the current situation). The bid team were completely unaware of the huge passenger churn and pedestrian flow issues at Tottenham Hale.
......It is ancient history now, but how bid team did not know of potential issues at Tott Hale is amazing.......