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There were rumours that it was to be known as aubergine but because of connotations of the aubergine emoji, EMR were rumoured to ban staff from using that term for it.
It's known internally as aubergine officially.
Recent communications by EMR and social media refer to it as aubergine . So i don't think that rumour is untrue. We're adults afterall right !?
Which is just pretentious twaddle. It's purple.
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Presumably if it does run there is a return path for the next unit:Realtime Trains | 5Z93 1050½ Crewe C.S. (L&Nwr Site) to Etches Park Sdgs | 02/03/2025
Real-time train running information for 5Z93 1050½ departure from Crewe C.S. (L&Nwr Site) to Etches Park Sdgs on 02/03/2025. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.
Could this be 501 coming back from refurb by any chance?
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I thought it would be to early to send it back. From what I could see recently it wasn't finished yet. Who knows.Presumably if it does run there is a return path for the next unit:
Realtime Trains | 5Z94 1325 Etches Park Sdgs to Crewe C.S. (L&Nwr Site) | 02/03/2025
Real-time train running information for 5Z94 1325 departure from Etches Park Sdgs to Crewe C.S. (L&Nwr Site) on 02/03/2025. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.
We don't know what exactly is going on as it appears the run got cancelled.Realtime Trains | 5Z93 1050½ Crewe C.S. (L&Nwr Site) to Etches Park Sdgs | 02/03/2025
Real-time train running information for 5Z93 1050½ departure from Crewe C.S. (L&Nwr Site) to Etches Park Sdgs on 02/03/2025. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.
Could this be 501 coming back from refurb by any chance?
Not ready yet.
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I'm presuming the new passenger information screens are the same as they've fitted on CrossCountry's 170101?170501 report:
Having been on the unit today at work I can say the new refurb looks very nice. A much needed refresh over the London Midland look.
The seats are comfortable which is good (similar to the new cross country 170 seats), the tables are good with plug, USB and USB C sockets, tables on backs of seats are alright, also back of sest plug and USB sockets. The overall appearance inside looks the part now. New screens as well just the announcements are a bit loud I must say. The carpets is good. Fold down seats in places as well.
It's almost ready to go just doing all the computer/tech stuff at the moment.
I was impressed with it. Very purple now haha.
Realtime Trains | 5D72 1139 Crewe C.S. (L&Nwr Site) to Etches Park Sdgs | 16/03/2025
Real-time train running information for 5D72 1139 departure from Crewe C.S. (L&Nwr Site) to Etches Park Sdgs on 16/03/2025. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.
If all goes to plan 170501 should leave this weekend.
Another path for a 170 into Crewe depot as well https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:K29956/2025-03-16/detailed
They do look the same yes.
Speaking of, do you know what unit will be the next in line to enter the works?170501 report:
Having been on the unit today at work I can say the new refurb looks very nice. A much needed refresh over the London Midland look.
The seats are comfortable which is good (similar to the new cross country 170 seats), the tables are good with plug, USB and USB C sockets, tables on backs of seats are alright, also back of sest plug and USB sockets. The overall appearance inside looks the part now. New screens as well just the announcements are a bit loud I must say. The carpets is good. Fold down seats in places as well.
It's almost ready to go just doing all the computer/tech stuff at the moment.
I was impressed with it. Very purple now haha.
Realtime Trains | 5D72 1139 Crewe C.S. (L&Nwr Site) to Etches Park Sdgs | 16/03/2025
Real-time train running information for 5D72 1139 departure from Crewe C.S. (L&Nwr Site) to Etches Park Sdgs on 16/03/2025. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.
If all goes to plan 170501 should leave this weekend.
Another path for a 170 into Crewe depot as well https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:K29956/2025-03-16/detailed
170503
Hopefully arrive this weekend. Paths are in the system.
The wait for refurbished trains has been that long that I’m sure we can hold on for another 20 years
It was 502 last I heard.
Just snagging jobs I heard, hence may slip a little
Yes, however they are for my eyes only.
In which case, why not just say no? My bold comes across as irritatingly sanctimonious.
Thank you for these updates
