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This is certainly some speculation about the future of the 175s

175s are TfWs best units. There is literally nothing better, even if they do have the odd fire.

Llandudno - Manchester won't be loco hauled. The loco hauled diagram was due to be switched to DMUs when the MK3s went. Covid just expedited it.

Edinburgh - Birmingham New Street Avanti West Coast via WCML CrossCountry via ECML

I suspect tilt will remain a feature for the bulk of intercity stock on the WCML. Even if we consider the fact that modern trains accelerating quicker meaning that reaching 125mph matters less, you'd think they'd want to continue to cut journey times. It's difficult to say I suspect with the...

Shotton - 223k Rock Ferry - 695k Severn Tunnel Junction - 240k

The platforms of the former Holywell Junction station are still around (albeit covered in vegetation). Sticking out from the riverbank of the Alyn in Mold there are some old rail wheels (possibly all that remains of the Mold - Denbigh line?) First North Western signage at Holyhead station...

It did strike me as unlikely.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chester%E2%80%93Manchester_line

Is there any truth behind TfW no longer using the route to Manchester via WBQ? It's on Wikipedia with no sources cited so I'm prepared to take it with a pinch of salt but it's entirely inconceivable. TfW drivers sign the route, the 0336 CTR-MIA runs non-stop on the mid-cheshire reversing at...

I've heard rumours (albeit of dubious substance) that they actually plan on keeping the 175s now.

142005 was on 1E56 yesterday.

They completely lock the rear coach to passengers between Holyhead and Helsby