CrossCountry (XC) HST modifications including power doors

[jayah]

There's no date for that, there a no new (solely) petrol/diesel powered cars date.

The current plan is to ban their sale by 2032 despite not really knowing how they will be replaced or how the charging infrastructure and grid can cope with millions of EVs.

 

[SC43090]

As XC04 set gone to Doncaster Wabtec as on Tuesday 7th May 2019 there was a 0Z43 1400 Doncaster Wabtec Laira operated by XC HST power cars 43207 43285?????
Sorry if the question is in the wrong place....

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[221129]

As XC04 set gone to Doncaster Wabtec as on Tuesday 7th May 2019 there was a 0Z43 1400 Doncaster Wabtec Laira operated by XC HST power cars 43207 43285?????
Sorry if the question is in the wrong place....

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XC04 went to Doncaster from Craigentinny yesterday yes.

 

[The Ham]

The current plan is to ban their sale by 2032 despite not really knowing how they will be replaced or how the charging infrastructure and grid can cope with millions of EVs.

However the ban doesn't rule out the use of hybrid cars (Toyota Prius), so doesn't mean that all cars will be EV by a long way.

 

[SC43090]

XC04 went to Doncaster from Craigentinny yesterday yes.

Thank you very much for that confirmation......

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[Mag_seven]

Having not seen it around for some time, the power operated doors set was on the 21.14 Edinburgh- Glasgow Central this evening (12.25 ex Plymouth)

 

[158820]

Is there a set coming out of Wabtec today as reportee elesewhere?

 

[221129]

Is there a set coming out of Wabtec today as reportee elesewhere?

No...

 

[158820]

Ok a set went from Neville to the West Yard so it cant be long before the current 1 in the works is released. The clock is ticking.

 

[Mag_seven]

Is there a set coming out of Wabtec today as reportee elesewhere?

No...

Is there one coming out tomorrow then

Looks like there could be a release from Wabtec tomorrow:

FRGT 1131 Doncaster Works Wabtec to Laira T.& R.S.M.D.
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/K00533/2019/09/11/advanced

Could be an XC set, of course.

 

[221129]

Well I know we are short 2 sets for the rest of the week.

 

[SC43090]

Is there one coming out tomorrow then

When i left Doncaster earlier it was noted what looked like the XC set was been made ready for departure......

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[M1544]

Is there one coming out tomorrow then

Looks like the set is enroute to Laira currently...

 

[221129]

Looks like the set is enroute to Laira currently...

XC04 is en route to Laira but wont be out until next week in service. XC02 has gone on to Doncaster.

 

[sprinterguy]

XC04 is en route to Laira but wont be out until next week in service. XC01 has gone on to Doncaster.

XC02 has gone into works, actually. XC01 was the second set to be power door fitted.

Probably worthy of note that XC05 is now the only slam door HST set in passenger service with Crosscountry.

 

[221129]

XC02 has gone into works, actually. XC01 was the second set to be power door fitted.

Probably worthy of note that XC05 is now the only slam door HST set in passenger service with Crosscountry.

That's what I meant, had XC01 on the mind for some reason

 

[Mag_seven]

Looks like the set is enroute to Laira currently...

Yes I tried to catch up with it today but it remained about an hour early and thus one hour ahead of me.

 

[43 302]

Does anyone know if the last slam door set XC05 is still in passenger service? If so, can anyone tell me what diagrams it should be on in the next week or so? Recently the only XC HSTs I have seen have all been sliding door equipped.

 

[XCTurbostar]

Does anyone know if the last slam door set XC05 is still in passenger service? If so, can anyone tell me what diagrams it should be on in the next week or so? Recently the only XC HSTs I have seen have all been sliding door equipped.

It was in service on Wednesday but not sure if that’s still the case.

 

[221129]

Does anyone know if the last slam door set XC05 is still in passenger service? If so, can anyone tell me what diagrams it should be on in the next week or so? Recently the only XC HSTs I have seen have all been sliding door equipped.

Yes it's still in traffic and will be until XC02 comes out of Doncaster

 

[nat67]

Does anyone know if the last slam door set XC05 is still in passenger service? If so, can anyone tell me what diagrams it should be on in the next week or so? Recently the only XC HSTs I have seen have all been sliding door equipped.

It is currently working 1V64 1307 Edinburgh-Plymouth powered by 43303+43207.

 

[ValentaFan1974]

It’ll probably stay in service until December to be honest...

 

[43 302]

It is currently working 1V64 1307 Edinburgh-Plymouth powered by 43303+43207.

If that's true then what's the bet it will form the 1E73 1625 Plymouth to Doncaster today? Says it's pathed as a HST on RTT. Slam door HST in bath would be nice.

 

[cjmillsnun]

The current plan is to ban their sale by 2032 despite not really knowing how they will be replaced or how the charging infrastructure and grid can cope with millions of EVs.

Off topic, but speaking to National Grid (and I am in the energy infrastructure industry so speak with them on a regular basis) they are confident in the grid's capability to cope. Charging infrastructure is improving daily. Also I suspect we may move from a vehicle that sits idle most of the day to an autonomous pod type vehicle based system that you won't own but pay per mile. 12 and a bit years is a long time to get things sorted.

 

[hwl]

Off topic, but speaking to National Grid (and I am in the energy infrastructure industry so speak with them on a regular basis) they are confident in the grid's capability to cope. Charging infrastructure is improving daily. Also I suspect we may move from a vehicle that sits idle most of the day to an autonomous pod type vehicle based system that you won't own but pay per mile. 12 and a bit years is a long time to get things sorted.

The grid isn't the problem - the lower voltage bit of the DNOs is... especially in some urban areas

Grid stuff is easily upgradable by 2032 in any case

 

[cjmillsnun]

The grid isn't the problem - the lower voltage bit of the DNOs is... especially in some urban areas

Grid stuff is easily upgradable by 2032 in any case

Agreed. I was responding to a specific comment that mentioned the grid. Anyway, we should let the thread go back to XC HSTs.

 

[fishquinn]

If that's true then what's the bet it will form the 1E73 1625 Plymouth to Doncaster today? Says it's pathed as a HST on RTT. Slam door HST in bath would be nice.

It is indeed booked to work 1E73 this afternoon.

 

[43 302]

It is indeed booked to work 1E73 this afternoon.

Any idea why it is ending in Doncaster? Never heard of XC going there.

 

[heedfan]

Any idea why it is ending in Doncaster? Never heard of XC going there.

Leeds blockade means no access to/from Neville Hill late tonight/tomorrow morning.

 

[nat67]

If that's true then what's the bet it will form the 1E73 1625 Plymouth to Doncaster today? Says it's pathed as a HST on RTT. Slam door HST in bath would be nice.

You are correct indeed 43207+43303 with XC05 are working 1E73 1625 Plymouth-Doncaster.