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This is what they have been doing. I actually think the ORR should be informed of what they're doing.

You are incorrect. They are operated by Transport UK as a concession, similar, but not identical, to how Arriva runs London Overground. 1712917952 Yes - they have the Day Saver ticket which is enables unlimited off peak travel in a particular area. The Anytime return from Liverpool...

I'd understand if a TOC suspended cheap advance purchase tickets for a large event like the Grand National, but these are standard walk up fares. What about the Merseyrail area C DaySaver which would cover unlimited travel after 09:30 for £4.45?

Link to RMT website Surely this is not right. How can regular off peak return fares be "suspended" for an event and the fare increased. I'd be interested to hear from anyone who has purchased one of these tickets. Maybe one for the RailUkForums Twitter account to publicise and contact the local...

Some updates required to TPEs list Newcastle guards no longer sign west of Leeds and they also now only sign Class 802s. Liverpool guards no longer have booked work East of Leeds. All York guards sign 802s now.

It appears that 508104 will be in service for "another week". There is some serious issues with the fleet availability and lack of crews that are 777 competent. A really poorly managed roll out.

Wednesday. 508104 was on the West Kirby line today (07/01/24) and ran ECS to Birkenhead North depot tonight. It is expected to run on the New Brighton line Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and then will be withdrawn.

Female drivers at my TOC do wear the dress and skirt options and yes, it is smart. They say that the company issued trousers are not practical for climbing up from track level as I believe that they are quite poorly fitted for females. Shoes - theres also a vast array that females wear. I know...

Quite a few ex Merseyrail drivers at TPE and Avanti WC at Liverpool and Manchester. They're just as good if not better than drivers who've come over from "mainline TOCs". The ones that have had a few issues are the ex T&W Metro drivers at TPE's Newcastle depot (some are at York too).

To the best of my knowledge, those in the guard/conductor/tm grades are all supposed to wear footwear with toe protection as they handle the wheelchair ramps. For drivers, the requirements are different as they do not require toe protection. Footwear should also be non slip (or in some cases...

ETCS over the Pennines is at least 10 years away if what I'm told is to be believed. HS2 will be ETCS too which I imagine Avanti (or West Coast Partnership) drivers will be involved with.

I don't think there's many TPE drivers in the Liverpool or Manchester area that are interested in going to Avanti. They're glad to see the back of First Group and still retain far better conditions and rosters than AWC drivers do for only £9k per year less. Then they also have to take a pay cut...

TPE's onboard catering for First Class passengers differs based on whether you are travelling on a 185 operated service or a "Nova" operated service (802, 397 or Mk5A to me and you!). I'd argue that the "Nova" product in first class is closely aligned to that found on Avanti nowadays. The last...

I believe that 508123 and 508127 are next in line to be withdrawn from use.

The problem was between Manchester PICCADILLY and Stalybridge, not Victoria. Pretty poor of NRE/TPE control to post the wrong location.

Liverpool drivers are losing all work between Leeds & York from the December TT change. The madness continues and somebody in the planning department will probably be out of a job very soon when it falls on its backside.

508141 was spotted stabled at West Kirby yesterday 08/11/22. No obvious damage visible on the side that I could see.

It is much easier for a guard to check tickets on a Class 158 or 195 (which primarily work services on the Leeds - Wigan NW route) as they have guard operating panels at conveniently positioned locations with them being at every door on a 158 and alternate doors on a 195. Unfortunately, unlike...

No, but I suspect it has a few weeks left yet. 1662245277 The 507/508 fleet have a few "gremlin units" amongst them, just like most other fleets across the country.

I'm hearing reports that 508140 is to be withdrawn imminently, also destined for Newport.