Abellio Greater Anglia Class 755s (Regional Trains)

[LowLevel]

I'll give them their due, they look stunning next to a 15x.

 

[fat_boy_pete]

A nice video of the train in service
https://twitter.com/GreaterAngliaPR/status/1155756575627325440?s=19

 

[F Great Eastern]

The PIS is clear, but seems pretty unadventorus, they are actual sreens right rather than LEDs? You'd think they could use a bit of colour in them? Do they do anything but white text on black background.

I know the Thameslink PIS isn't perfect reliability wise, but at least it makes use of the big screen far better.

The trolley is a publicity stunt I assume?

 

[MisterT]

Around 0:35-0:40 in the previously mentioned video you can see the use of colour on the PIS, with the loading indicator.

 

[Fincra5]

The PIS is clear, but seems pretty unadventorus, they are actual sreens right rather than LEDs? You'd think they could use a bit of colour in them? Do they do anything but white text on black background.

I know the Thameslink PIS isn't perfect reliability wise, but at least it makes use of the big screen far better.

The trolley is a publicity stunt I assume?

Dunno what more you need on it? Not sure the Tube Status would be all that useful on a Local Service to Norwich.

 

[jj1314]

The PIS is clear, but seems pretty unadventorus, they are actual sreens right rather than LEDs? You'd think they could use a bit of colour in them? Do they do anything but white text on black background.

I know the Thameslink PIS isn't perfect reliability wise, but at least it makes use of the big screen far better.

The trolley is a publicity stunt I assume?

I'm not convinced anyone really needs a sense of 'adventure' in their PIS, but clear and readable screens are a must. White on black is a leading contender for most-readable combination in my experience (working outdoors with various instruments with integrated LED panels).

 

[F Great Eastern]

I was just hopign that they'd add loading information on them and suchlike, that would be more useful on the Stansted and Intericty services than the locals I admit, because the stansted units currently suffer from massively unbalanced loads where the part of the train nearest the terminal is heaving and like sardines whilst the other end you can get carriages to yourself..

 

[MisterT]

You're kidding, right? Like I said in my previous post, the screens also show the loading information and you can see it around the 0:35-0:40 mark in the video.

 

[TheEdge]

I was just hopign that they'd add loading information on them and suchlike, that would be more useful on the Stansted and Intericty services than the locals I admit, because the stansted units currently suffer from massively unbalanced loads where the part of the train nearest the terminal is heaving and like sardines whilst the other end you can get carriages to yourself..

The PIS screens on the units, and the new PIS screens in the stations both show loading information

 

[theking]

That door alarm is as annoying as the class 345's.

 

[MrPIC]

Am disappointed it's the same PIS lady as currently, was hoping they'd use the TFL lady

 

[Bletchleyite]

Am disappointed it's the same PIS lady as currently, was hoping they'd use the TFL lady

If that's the biggest criticism we can find...

 

[Wivenswold]

From one video;
It looks superb inside, look at all those empty seats!
The cabin sounds very quiet.
Seats look comfy.
Nice big windows.

Just felt we needed some positive comment instead of the usual hole-picking.

 

[MrPIC]

If that's the biggest criticism we can find...

Oh it's not a criticism at all! Remarkable trains

 

[Bletchleyite]

Oh it's not a criticism at all! Remarkable trains

They very much look as good as the Euro-FLIRTs if a bit smaller, and the seats are "known good" - same ones as new SWR First Class, of which I had a quick try and reckoned they might beat the venerable Grammer IC3000.

I'll have a ride at some point, but due to a lack of free weekends I will probably hang fire until they're on the ICs too then go for a day bimbling round the area.

 

[F Great Eastern]

From one video;
It looks superb inside, look at all those empty seats!
The cabin sounds very quiet.
Seats look comfy.
Nice big windows.

Just felt we needed some positive comment instead of the usual hole-picking.

From what I have seen they look excvellent, however I never really did have any concerns that they would be anything else, my worries were never about the rural bi-modes and more about the stock that Greater Anglia is procuring for other routes.

These are a step change for the local lines and long overdue, providing extra capacity and a more modern train environment for those of us who have had to suffer 153s and other trains too short for the work they often end up on. Should also result in less short forms and even if they are short, becoming less of an issue.

 

[RailWonderer]

Amazing, a big milestone, the first in service. Hopefully now the rollout continues steadily until the end of the year, hopefully one IC or StanEx diagram becomes a 745 in not too long. They look roomy, but my concern was never with Stadler, I knew we were in good hands, its more the Aventras I'm waiting to try. I'm expecting a cattle truck calamity.

 

[Chris125]

You're kidding, right? Like I said in my previous post, the screens also show the loading information and you can see it around the 0:35-0:40 mark in the video.

There's a good photo here: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EAo-YrTXUAAxJMF.jpg

 

[73001]

From one video;
It looks superb inside, look at all those empty seats!
The cabin sounds very quiet.
Seats look comfy.
Nice big windows.

Just felt we needed some positive comment instead of the usual hole-picking.

Yes, they look fantastic. My only prior concern was the width of the 'engine room' walkway but from the video it looked perfectly adequate. From what I've seen so far these look like a massive step up from what's gone before... can't wait to travel over and have a go sometime.

 

[Montel Osman]

Does anyone know which services these will be on tonight after 1800 from Norwich? Would like to try them out after work.

 

[AJM580]

Fantastic new trains, 0 - 60 in 54 seconds from Lingwood eastbound and very quiet

 

[Goldfish62]

Yes, they look fantastic. My only prior concern was the width of the 'engine room' walkway but from the video it looked perfectly adequate. From what I've seen so far these look like a massive step up from what's gone before... can't wait to travel over and have a go sometime.

The walkway looks no narrower, and not much longer, than the inter-unit gangway on the Class 458/5, when they're actually in use.

 

[Grumbler]

An important and significant day' - first new trains from Greater Anglia enter service
https://www.edp24.co.uk/business/lowestoft-to-norwich-new-train-1-6186261

 

[class387]

Does anyone know which services these will be on tonight after 1800 from Norwich? Would like to try them out after work.

1902 to Lowestoft and back.

 

[mde]

Am disappointed it's the same PIS lady as currently, was hoping they'd use the TFL lady

That's Julie Berry - her recordings are perhaps a bit more 'friendly, yet authoritative than the rather brusque TfL types.

The train itself looks superb though, a real step change - and, perhaps on that note... a complete removal of the step at many stations

 

[Bletchleyite]

I still think level boarding and a bridged gap should have been mandatory for all new fleets. Stadler aren't the only ones who can do it.

 

[samuelmorris]

That door alarm is as annoying as the class 345's.

Enforced by regulations, all new trains must adhere to this standard (two separate alternating pitches of around 2200/1750Hz, spanning 3 seconds if the door is opened, 5 if it isn't - yes it's that specific!)

Julie Berry is fine for the DVA, a little bit pretentious-sounding and omnipresent perhaps but clear and professional.
They look as good in service as they have promised to be - I'll wait for a few more of them to be about then I think a trip may be in order

 

[rdlover777]

seeing these finally in service puts a smile on my face, lets hope other companies follow suit and order Stadler FLIRTs, looking at you Southeastern

 

[AlterEgo]

Was just on one to Great Yarmouth and back. Super train; so quiet and smooth.

 

[Bletchleyite]

This does seem a "here's what you could have won" for Northern passengers, doesn't it?