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New footbridge at Garforth is taking shape, Piling has taken place in a short section between Micklefield and Church fenton for OHLE masts, and a bridge is due to be replaced, also between church Fenton and Micklefield, should have been done a while ago but strong winds prevented it.

Not every company, and not every train driver has the opportunity to work overtime.

Exactly this! Accrington curve and the rose hill curve were awful at times, particularly after a light drizzle. There was also a mod done to add a temperature sensor to the final drove assembly which also caused the gearbox light to flash intermittently- but that was a 5s flash if I remember...

Not sure what aslef were hoping to gain with any of this tbh.. all its done is reignited the jealousy again tbh

Ahhh Fair enough, notices just said taken out of use - presumed that meant completely. God forbid they one day make them clear... lol

Thought the sidings were now out of use now? Looks like a 150 stabled in there..

Pendos could of course be used on the Scottish routes, freeing up the 397s for elsewhere..

I think its something to do with strengthening the viaduct, as well as some canopy works

I thought we were trying to save millions from the railway budget?

What got me was that some were so much worse than others.. driving from the DT had some awful rattling and bumps - but they did get better over time

They really are good looking sets aren't they.. Definately share the sentiments of EZJ RE tpe screwing it up..

are you really this bored?

Yeah they've managed to cause so much confusion for passengers its unreal.

13/14 at piccadilly is an absolute nightmare at the minute. Constant shouting over the tannoy by network rail staff, can hear yourself think sometimes.

I've done pompeii, amalfi and herculaneum before, but are all on the list again - particularly amalfi and vesuvius.. Absolutely stunning places,

Thank you all guys - this is all incredibly helpful.

Main things I want to see this time are: Milan/monza/ferrari museum Rome Naples/pompeii Sorrento/capri Amalfi Although reading up I've now seen coupons etc aren't valid around the naples regional area..

Cheers guys, will take a lot theoigh it all

I'm looking at the possibility of taking the train from the UK down to Sorrento in September, spending a week there and taking the train back. Will be probably spending a few stop offs in a few places, but don't know the plans yet.. I'm non safeguarded rail staff with EFIP but have no idea...

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