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Quite a number of 730/0 were seen in Liverpool Lime Street on test from ATC Crewe.
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Peter Sarf
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Does anyone have an idea on progress with the 730/2s ?.
It has been a while since the 730/0s all seem to be in service.
When can we expect to see some 7030/2s in service ?.
I assume South WCML first, if not only ?.
It has been a while since the 730/0s all seem to be in service.
When can we expect to see some 7030/2s in service ?.
I assume South WCML first, if not only ?.
The_Train
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Based on info I have been told, I wouldn't expect them to be in service any time soon
As others have said, not in passenger service but definitely on test. Here's one from way back in 2021.
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Peter Sarf
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730022 seems to have made it to the South WCML - Bletchley.
Reporting it as many in London, like me, might not have seen it yet.
I think all or almost all 730/0s have done a stint in service away from the West Midlands over the last year or so. This might be the last one ?.
Reporting it as many in London, like me, might not have seen it yet.
I think all or almost all 730/0s have done a stint in service away from the West Midlands over the last year or so. This might be the last one ?.
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Anyone know why they got rid of the orange at the bottom? Looks a lot better with it on…
Peter Sarf
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There was a cover over the override prevention plates/buffers. That orange cover seems to have been removed/cut-back to expose them.
There is nowadays the unit number above the driver's window and also a white line across the front above the window line (probably the warning for overhead wires).
In fact the unit number on the side has appeared - unless it used to be so low it was hidden behind the platform edge.
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New arrivals from the West Midlands on the Southern West Coast Main Line are 730022 & 730028. Seems they have been in service today.
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Does any one know if unit 038 is currently in the Birmingham pool or the London one? Thanks in advance.
Peter Sarf
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I think I recall seeing it at Euston last week.
Someone with access will be along by tomorrow with more precise information.
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Thanks
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Thank you for this. Will attempt to see it this week. Last one.
OneTrackMinded
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What’s delaying the 730/2s entry into service?
Halish Railway
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Poor ride quality and excessive draughts in the driver’s cab at speed has been mentioned earlier.
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038 is in the London pool on the MK diagram thanks.
There were no 730/2s at Camden. In fact the sidings were empty apart from 2 double sets of 730/0s.
There were no 730/2s at Camden. In fact the sidings were empty apart from 2 double sets of 730/0s.
Peter Mugridge
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Crikey - that would be the first time in about a year that there haven't been any 730/2s at Camden!!!
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730212 was at Rugby on the way down but not there the following day.
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Four x 5 car sets to move to Bletchley TMD imminently, if not already started.
Union involvement in meetings and 5 car testing post mods at Melton Mowbray this week.
Union involvement in meetings and 5 car testing post mods at Melton Mowbray this week.
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When's the full fleet of 36 Class 730/2 Aventra Trains going to enter the services?
Good to know!
tfw756rider
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730101?
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Modifications to fix the ride and draught issues? Do you / anyone know what those modifications were, and when entry to service of 730/2 will likely be (I guess they might still need some authorisation/approval)?
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yes 730101, it came out of Alstom numbered as such, and has not been renumbered yet.
tfw756rider
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Ah thanks, so what will presumably be 730201. Why did 730/1 become 730/2 anyway?
pokemonsuper9
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Does anyone know which 730/2 was running 2Q84 1202 Nuneaton to Crewe on Wednesday?
Wasn't expecting it and was filming LSL, if I had notice I probably could've gotten the number.
Confirmed as 730220 on Non-Urgent TOPS Requests thread
Wasn't expecting it and was filming LSL, if I had notice I probably could've gotten the number.
Confirmed as 730220 on Non-Urgent TOPS Requests thread
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The order was changed in late 2022. Originally it was 36 730/0s for WMR services, 29 730/1s for LNR and 16 730/2s for LNR as well.
The 730/0s had no changes, other than 12 more being built, to bring it up to 48.
The 730/1s were originally intended as 2+3 units, while the 730/2s were intended to be 2+2 units - this changed in the order variation to bring all units to the 2+2 730/2 spec.
I've attached a few images of what the 730/1s were meant to be inside below...
tfw756rider
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Many thanks, very helpful! I couldn't remember exactly what happened as it had been so long.The order was changed in late 2022. Originally it was 36 730/0s for WMR services, 29 730/1s for LNR and 16 730/2s for LNR as well.
The 730/0s had no changes, other than 12 more being built, to bring it up to 48.
The 730/1s were originally intended as 2+3 units, while the 730/2s were intended to be 2+2 units - this changed in the order variation to bring all units to the 2+2 730/2 spec.
I've attached a few images of what the 730/1s were meant to be inside below...
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Was that the first 730/2 passenger service?
Realtime Trains | 2Q84 1202 Nuneaton to Crewe | 19/02/2025
Real-time train running information for 2Q84 1202 departure from Nuneaton to Crewe on 19/02/2025. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.
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