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According to RTT the 1247 yesterday was 6 cars with 4 on Friday The 1317 both yesterday and Friday was a 4. The only 2 car was the 1347 both Friday and Saturday. None are really peaks though.
Any train delivered from the factory, whether brand new or returned for work will probably not be accepted to the fleet. In all probability the mileage test may or will have been returned to zero for a another test free milage to accumulate. Livery is not really a sign of acceptance and is...
Although it must be said that the ECML does see a good number of Passenger trains and little electric freight trains. In some areas dual mode trains are running on diesel for now. Till upgrades are completed
On the WCML the OHL to Manchester and Liverpool was installed in the Mid 60s and is...
The coaches were WCR and have still not had CDL Fitted So seems a bit of a waste of time if they are not allowed to be used in service without CDL being fitted They do have a MK2 set which is fitted though.
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No doubt an electric bus lease could be arranged if the will was there to become emission free.
Holyrood has had their budget cut by Westminster and are spending it in other areas that they deem is more important.
These paths look like test runs and will be able to get OHL Power at Barassie. The Ayr line is currently closed beyond Prestwick Town to electric trains. With a diesel shuttle to Ayr due to a dangerous building being removed.
Think it has been delayed due to a lack of cash.
Who knows a new financial year next week. May start up again. However SPL are busy doing the East Kilbride electrification for now. So very doubtful.