Recent content by Scotrail88

Given the refinements of the east coast dec timetable still taking place - is there scope to try and link some back up. I’m sure the draft looked like could be possible with some minor adjustments.

Is there any update on the hybrids appearing for flyer? Press release had end of year 2024 for delivery so certainly fair bit behind

Who’s picked the work up? Seems like writing on the wall and area will become fully go ahead operated

What services will become 8 or 9 from the May change?

Did this weekends works release any changes and increases in capacity / speed?

Sorry if noted above but are bi modes still changing at York when heading to Leeds? If so, when will they continue to run on electric to Church Fenton?

Do we know what cross country services will be lengthen or run with double units come May?

And to the detriment of the remaining shops, bars, etc that remain on Union St. very brash move and already sounds like look for excuses of closure.

They aren’t subsidising the services - the government reimburses a proportion of the fare to the operator running the service. If you think it’s a subsidy - it’s to the passenger. No different than the subsidy paid to the pharmacist for your prescription

Where did you see this?

On the Sunderland services, I presume the power traction switch over will kick in at Northallerton whilst stopped at the station. Is there a risk of this as could be blocking the main line?

What vehicle is being painted for the 13? Should really be getting an upgrade as must be oldest and worst vehicles used in York

They have been seen in Kilmarnock and Irvine for driver familiarisation. Is it just the 11 or the 25 aswell? Would be good to see them on X36 on Sundays and if any good for motorway work. Any ideas when due to enter service?

I believe some ex Nat express coaches at Hull are moving to Compass for new school contracts in Sept. Does anyone know what they have won? Is this the turning up on competitors list Shoreline and target their income?

Over all some movement of routes but looks to be no real increase in resource requirements. Some interesting comments on fare increases and viability of services - are we starting to see more tightening of purse strings at Lothian?? Possibly why not much being Done out west as not paying...