Chiltern Mainline Hybrid Train?

[JackJones125]

The name is quite self-explanatory, but what exactly is this 'Mainline Hybrid' train that has arrived in the new Chiltern October timetable? ...Many thanks!

 

[IrishDave]

As far as I can tell, "Mainline Hybrid" means formed partly of 168s and partly of 165s 172s. So there's some "Mainline" accommodation, but it doesn't make up the whole train.

 

[CyrusWuff]

The name is quite self-explanatory, but what exactly is this 'Mainline Hybrid' train that has arrived in the new Chiltern October timetable? ...Many thanks!

I'd hazard a guess that it'll be one that's formed of one or more 168s and a 172. Unlikely to involve a 165 as they're limited to 75mph.

 

[JackJones125]

As far as I can tell, "Mainline Hybrid" means formed partly of 168s and partly of 165s. So there's some "Mainline" accommodation, but it doesn't make up the whole train.

Assumed it would be something like this, just didn't know for sure. Thanks for the help!

 

[IrishDave]

I'd hazard a guess that it'll be one that's formed of one or more 168s and a 172. Unlikely to involve a 165 as they're limited to 75mph.

Good point - I've checked a few that are listed as "MH" in the Chiltern timetable and they're all timed for 100mph. Post above edited.

 

[JonathanH]

Slightly related, are any 168/3s in use from tomorrow (today)?

I didn't notice any this morning.

There may be a few more hybrids for a short period without the 168/3s out.

 

[150219]

Slightly related, are any 168/3s in use from tomorrow (today)?

I didn't notice any this morning.

There may be a few more hybrids for a short period without the 168/3s out.

Yes, they were out in passenger service yesterday and today.

We have 168322, 168325 and 168329 out today. 168324 is in for post delivery checks, etc. at Aylesbury.

 

[Stats]

Its explained in the main timetable

HYBRID TRAINS
Sometimes we also run
hybrid trains, which are
formed of both Mainline
and Commuter carriages.
If you want the great
features of a Mainline
train, make sure you
board the grey carriages.

 

[MK Tom]

board the grey carriages

Silver, surely!

 

[JonathanH]

Yes, they were out in passenger service yesterday and today.

We have 168322, 168325 and 168329 out today. 168324 is in for post delivery checks, etc. at Aylesbury.

Thanks. I saw all three tonight at Marylebone.

168109+168329 1G67 2140 London Marylebone to Birmingham Snow Hill

168325 1T69 2207 London Marylebone to Oxford Parkway

168322 1H77 1914 Birmingham Snow Hill to London Marylebone