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No that has been proposed by Alliance Rail but many across the industry have said it is unworkable and will not create growth.
NR said the paths exists post Waterloo works.
No that has been proposed by Alliance Rail but many across the industry have said it is unworkable and will not create growth.
Do the 442s have a core power bus with end-jumpers (if that's the right description)? If you coupled a coach with a diesel generator onboard up to a five or ten car set could it deliver power through a DC bus to the existing traction motors?
Any date for when the last few leave?
442410 & 442419 today on 1F82 07:12 Eastbourne to London Bridge.
2402 & 2408 will form 1G33 12.32 Brighton-Ashford as far as Eastbourne today.
Cheers
AY
Caught one this morning from HHE to LBG, whilst I won't miss their poor timekeeping, temperamental doors and patchy aircon I will miss the space and comfort which make 319s and 700s feel like portakabins on wheels.
Now, this must be the most bizarre service the 442s have ever worked on the GTR network. I recall them working a special service from Brighton to Eastbourne just before Christmas, but for them to replace a 171! Those who were expecting a fairly packed 2 car must've received a very big shock!
Their ride is second to none almost feels like you are gliding when you are in the, perhaps because the coaches are raised more than most stock above the rails (or is that just an illusion?)
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What's the plan for the marshlink then? Were there to be extra 170s from scotrail that are now staying put or were they originally intended for uckfields?
Or 319 hybrids if the experiement proves a success
Their ride is second to none almost feels like you are gliding when you are in the, perhaps because the coaches are raised more than most stock above the rails (or is that just an illusion?)
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What's the plan for the marshlink then? Were there to be extra 170s from scotrail that are now staying put or were they originally intended for uckfields?
Or 319 hybrids if the experiement proves a success
At the time of writing, it is unlikely that there will be any additional diesel units available to strengthen the current services to three or four carriage trains.
We are aware that some people strongly support through journeys between Brighton and Ashford International however in its current form we are unable to address some of the significant crowding issues that ultimately limit the potential of growth throughout the region as passengers seek to avoid using the train.
Which option do you support?
* Operate longer electric trains between Brighton and Eastbourne with connections to and from a two carriage diesel train between Eastbourne and Ashford International.
* Operate longer electric trains between Brighton and Hastings with connections to and from a two carriage diesel train between Hastings and Ashford International
*Continue to operate through trains between Brighton and Ashford International with the understanding that current capacity issues on the route are unlikely to be addressed in the short and medium term.
2402 & 2408 will form 1G33 12.32 Brighton-Ashford as far as Eastbourne today.
Cheers
AY
Was this a convenient move to get 2x442 to Eastbourne ready for the Up London Bridge on Monday? Or is there another explanation?
The other week a 442 ran Brighton to Eastbourne direct in service as a stock move.
Hopefully more to come
Id love a final ride on one
Get your rides in now while you can, not long left.
I've just read in the RAIL magazine about the 442's going off lease. So will this mean some 377/5's will transfer to Southern after all?
i see now, the 8 377/2's coming from Thameslink will indirectly replace the 442's. RAIL magazine said 377/5's which got me confused but then I remembered they're all going to Southeastern (unless plans change again)377/2s are on their way back at moment. still dont know when the 5s will...
I've just read in the RAIL magazine about the 442's going off lease. So will this mean some 377/5's will transfer to Southern after all?
i see now, the 8 377/2's coming from Thameslink will indirectly replace the 442's. RAIL magazine said 377/5's which got me confused but then I remembered they're all going to Southeastern (unless plans change again)