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  1. MattyJames

    Eurostar E300 replacements?

    I'd imagine there's some plans to keep them on maybe for a few more years given that a contract has been agreed to upgrade the signaling on the E300 to ETCS https://www.globalrailwayreview.com/news/139866/eurostar-sncf-trains-hitachi-rail-signalling/
  2. MattyJames

    DRS to sell heritage locomotives

    I understand this may be edging on the side of speculation but will 37s be used on the East Yorkshire RHTT next year? Albeit not with DRS?.
  3. MattyJames

    Rail Freight Flows and News UK

    Ahh so Freightliner still operate out of their, thanks.
  4. MattyJames

    Rail Freight Flows and News UK

    Having just had a quick scan I was unable to find anything on the GBRf Ditton workings, I see they've taken over from Freightliner? How long has this been?
  5. MattyJames

    Ticket checks on Thameslink

    Thanks for clearing it up.
  6. MattyJames

    Ticket checks on Thameslink

    This might be a silly question but how do they do ticket checks it you're traveling on conctactless payment? E.g. St Pancras Thameslink - Elephant and Castle?
  7. MattyJames

    Aviemore incident 29/9/23

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-66967170 Reported on BBC News.
  8. MattyJames

    CrossCountry HST Diagrams

    https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:C07402/2023-09-18/detailed#allox_id=0 1S53 Now showing as a HST with load 8. Edit: Already posted
  9. MattyJames

    CrossCountry HST Diagrams

    I wonder if they'll take the same approach as EMR did with their last HST service by asking passengers to que for that specific service.
  10. MattyJames

    CrossCountry HST Diagrams

    I was just clarifying someone else's question. Apologies
  11. MattyJames

    CrossCountry HST Diagrams

    Yes. Last XC HST in public revenue earning service will be the 16:27 off Plymouth on Monday.
  12. MattyJames

    CrossCountry HST Diagrams

    Yeah this working has been in the system for a few days so it's unlikely to be in relation to the set failing, being realistic.
  13. MattyJames

    CrossCountry HST Diagrams

    I'd of thought 378 & 321 would work tomorrow's Leeds to Plymouth as they finish in Leeds tonight on 1E63
  14. MattyJames

    CrossCountry HST Diagrams

    I'm hoping the powercars that are en route to Neville Hill will go and replace the failed set and then continue on with 1S51 from Leeds. Either way I hope 1S51 is a HST!
  15. MattyJames

    Port of Liverpool, Royal Seaforth Dock Railhead Expansion

    Ah yes i understand it has changed to Stobart. For anyone interested in the plans, they are here (Dated 2011): https://webapp.halton.gov.uk/planningapps/1100269FULEIA/OTH_HBC%20Fields%20Rail%20Report%20MS%20Rev%204%20_2_26072011_151919.pdf
  16. MattyJames

    Port of Liverpool, Royal Seaforth Dock Railhead Expansion

    Were there not similar plans for Ditton O'connor terminal expansion? I remember reading the plans for the expansion of the sidings.
  17. MattyJames

    CrossCountry HST Diagrams

    Usual Saturday diagrams 1V44 & 1S51 1V54 & 1E73
  18. MattyJames

    CrossCountry HST Diagrams

    Better than cancelling the train and ramming all the passengers on an overcrowded Voyager. Currently on 1E63 and A/C has conked out in the front two coaches, TM made an announcement about trying to source a fitter to come and rectify the issue on the inbound service (1V50). I imagine with the...

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