However according to a couple of reliable sources I know from West Midlands Railways, what I had been told, still stands, 319s will still remain in service till September, however very shortly, yes the strikes will delay it a little, but very shortly, expect a gradual, phase out, diagram by diagram.
However 319 services will be subject to coverage by extra staff for support.
Because recently a few units have been tagged ie 319s just like the behaviour on the 317s and 321s. Also lnwr have received some misbehaviour reports from customers about some enthusiasts, telling them to move out of the way, even though they the customers have a right to be, where they are, despite being on the platform waiting in a certain place for the train, in which the enthusiasts might not be happy about, but shouting in a certain way, then swearing about history about to end, especially at a station. However if on the train, if filming inside, a few issues have occurred because a few passengers have took exception to it, and the odd disagreement and disorder has broke out, no one, has to move, we all have a right to remain where we are, unless rail staff tell us to move, for a specific reason. However 319s do have time left. But it appears if antisocial behaviour keeps on occurring or anything goes out of hand.
Lnwr could end them overnight in the July to September period. So hopefully no more behaviour occurs and respect what Is left and others around us please.
