Class 345 progress

[samuelmorris]

Aboard 005 now, good to see the drivers microphone has been fixed properly, disappointing to see the PIS audio stutter has reverted to its original state from last year. This particular vehicle also appears to have regenerative braking disabled, resulting in some squeaky brakes...

 

[macaronlover]

Just noticed on BBC London News, 'Heathrow T4' shown on the external LED display at the front of the train.

 

[Non Multi]

Just noticed on BBC London News, 'Heathrow T4' shown on the external LED display at the front of the train.

Was that just for show?

 

[700007]

I have oddly not seen any 345s this morning - have they been stood down this morning for whatever reason? Or is it just that I am just in the wrong places at the wrong time to spot 345s?

Just seeing 315 after 315, not that I am complaining!

 

[iphone76]

Aboard 005 now, good to see the drivers microphone has been fixed properly, disappointing to see the PIS audio stutter has reverted to its original state from last year. This particular vehicle also appears to have regenerative braking disabled, resulting in some squeaky brakes...

All 345s currently have their regenerative braking disabled.

 

[Ronnie268]

All 345s currently have their regenerative braking disabled.

Why is that?

 

[iphone76]

Why is that?

I'm not sure of the exact reason other than some modifications being made. They have been inhibited for a few months now.

 

[700007]

I take that back, they are in service today. It just oddly took ages to see one today. Sorry for any confusion caused.

 

[SPADTrap]

One passed me at Kettering being dragged north by a 37. Bombardier quality as usual.

 

[macaronlover]

Was that just for show?

I doubt it. 'Heathrow T2, 3 & 4' would've been better tbh IMHO.

 

[Aventra]

One passed me at Kettering being dragged north by a 37. Bombardier quality as usual.

I believe that would of been yesterday, it is going for storage till further testing is required on the heathrow branch.

 

[SPADTrap]

I believe that would of been yesterday, it is going for storage till further testing is required on the heathrow branch.

Quite right. Sorry I should have said that bit

Thanks for the information!

 

[prod_pep]

The 345s still seem to be struggling. At least three suffered from faults today, two of which resulted in cancellations (345010 was one).

Meanwhile, at least 22 Class 315s (and probably more) were in traffic this PM peak. There were nine consecutive 315 sets at one point. I saw 6 of the 345s in service.

 

[700007]

The 345s still seem to be struggling. At least three suffered from faults today, two of which resulted in cancellations (345010 was one).

Meanwhile, at least 22 Class 315s (and probably more) were in traffic this PM peak. There were nine consecutive 315 sets at one point. I saw 6 of the 345s in service.

Yeah the Twitter desk mentioned various faults with the doors on 345s and also air conditioning problems as they are really weak.

 

[TwistedMentat]

I thought the 345 Air Con was supposed to be powerful to handle a load of 1500 people?

Now it's weak?

 

[samuelmorris]

Having ridden 345s several times last summer I can verify the A/C is not weak. Perhaps that post is intended to imply it's unreliable, I'm not sure. I think at the moment they're minimising the mileage on the units and withdrawing them for any minor defects simply because they can, there are plenty of 315s around they can still use. Once the tunnels open and use of 345s is enforced, I think it's unlikely that fleet availability will be as bad as current performance suggests.

 

[Chorley Cake]

There was a 345 parked in Wembley sidings this morning. Does anybody know which one ?

 

[hwl]

I believe that would of been yesterday, it is going for storage till further testing is required on the heathrow branch.

Does that mean testing on the Heathrow Branch has stopped for the time being or is the unit going to Old Dalby for some off Heathrow branch testing?
Or has everyone just given up on getting ETCS to work on the Heathrow Branch?

 

[Aventra]

There was a 345 parked in Wembley sidings this morning. Does anybody know which one ?

That’ll be 345028, it’s being delivered to Old Oak on Monday.

 

[Aventra]

Does that mean testing on the Heathrow Branch has stopped for the time being or is the unit going to Old Dalby for some off Heathrow branch testing?
Or has everyone just given up on getting ETCS to work on the Heathrow Branch?

I believe they only have certain slots to test it due to the fact the line has to be closed to allow the train to fully test the ETCS signalling. I believe they have some slots in a few weeks.

 

[Chorley Cake]

That’ll be 345028, it’s being delivered to Old Oak on Monday.

No, 028 was at Crewe (with 034). There were actually two parked up, saw the other on the way back out of Euston.

 

[sd0733]

345034 is currently heading south down the wcml being hauled by a europhoenix 37. Just passed it heading south between Nuneaton and rugby.

 

[DJames]

I can just about see a 345 parked south of Crewe Station, not sure what one it was, if only I had binoculars.

 

[Peter Mugridge]

I can just about see a 345 parked south of Crewe Station, not sure what one it was, if only I had binoculars.

That's 345 028. I went past it twice today.

In fact, looking at the time of your post, you will have seen my train go past you. I was on 390 011 at 16.29...

 

[DJames]

That's 345 028. I went past it twice today.

In fact, looking at the time of your post, you will have seen my train go past you. I was on 390 011 at 16.29...

Yup, you would've passed me then, I was waiting for the delayed 1W16 to take me back up into Stockport, so I plonked myself on a free seat on the platform and had an ice cream.

 

[matt_world2004]

Anyone been on one between Hayes and Paddington yet and do they know if its a 7 car or 9 car.

 

[DidcotDickie]

Anyone been on one between Hayes and Paddington yet and do they know if its a 7 car or 9 car.

Reported by Modern Railways on Twitter as a 7 car:

https://twitter.com/Modern_Railways/status/998500737742229505

Another new sight in the new timetable - Class 345s on the @TfLRail Paddington to Hayes shuttles. Seven-car units for now, nine-car units to take over when they receive approval to run in passenger service

 

[JonathanH]

Anyone been on one between Hayes and Paddington yet and do they know if its a 7 car or 9 car.

345013 and 345014 when the service started this morning.

 

[matt_world2004]

I was on 345013 and that was 7 car. Walked through and counted.

 

[Far north 37]

Anyone been on one between Hayes and Paddington yet and do they know if its a 7 car or 9 car.

All seven car 345013 014 and 015 out and about this afternoon