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Is the order not going to be with Agility Trains rather than Hitachi?
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Hitachi is the builder and Agilty trains the group offering IEP so your correct but these days orders are talked about the train manufacturer like how Cross London Trains won Thameslink.
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On the topic of FGW, the Government is to extend the franchise from April to June next year because they are so behind on refranchising.
tbtc
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If Third Rail is on the way out (and nothing has been built as *exclusively* Third Rail for some time) then the whole classification system for EMUs may need to be revised
So FGW *are* to have an extended contract, after trying to hand the keys back early?
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If Third Rail is on the way out (and nothing has been built as *exclusively* Third Rail for some time) then the whole classification system for EMUs may need to be revised
So FGW *are* to have an extended contract, after trying to hand the keys back early?
Ironic I know, word is it will be an extension of the current terms, whether that means its 3 months with the more hefty franchise payments or 3 months of the same terms before they kicked in I dont know.
Out of curiosity what's the source for this?
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I thought this extra month for FGW was being proposed not because DfT are behind with the process, but because the original dates clash with the next Reading blockade? Can't remember where I saw it though...
(The next blockade being when the big track slew happens to bring the four new relief line platforms into use.)
(The next blockade being when the big track slew happens to bring the four new relief line platforms into use.)
SprinterMan
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Yes, I heard it was because of the blockade as opposed to any other reason.
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Step 1) Make carriage numbers longer than set numbers so they no longer conflict with locos.
This would require a replacement of the current very elderly TOPS.
If so, I'd suggest simply making carriage numbers two digits longer than unit numbers. For instance, the third carriage of unit 34 of class 390 would simply be 39003403
Schnellzug
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Indeed, a logical opportunity to switch to the UIC system perhaps. it would free up a lot of numbers and avoid a whole lot of confusion.
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sprinterguy
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Yes that's right, the Invitation to Tender has not been published yet, only the franchise consultation. The ITT continues to be delayed.
Schnellzug
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is anyone beginning to wonder if the wires might be up before there are any trains to use them?
fgwrich
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I wonder, and think that this may well be a case of the FGW Franchise being extended by an extra month, and now extended onto July because of the DfTs incompetant c*ck up, sorry Delay in issuing the ITT?
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Possibly both, yes. I see over in wnxx it has since been established that a date in July was being mentioned at least a month ago...
Well it's looking like that will be the case in the NW...
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