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1J10 2028 Hull-Doncaster HST is pretty empty whenever I have done it. It certainly doesn't need an 8-car HST set, as I've had the TGS to myself on it.
Philosophically, if you were on the train, was it completely empty?Twice last week I was fortunate enough to sample completely empty pacer trains along the Northern Network.
I must admit to not understanding at all what the point of the extra dog-leg on that was. I think your report of low loadings confirms that there in fact was no point in it.
Never been on it but can’t imagine the 20:17 Frome to Westbury is particularly crowded for a full length HST/IET.
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/C54363/2018/12/11/advanced
To be honest, I can't remember. It was at least 30 years ago!Sorry to disappoint, but may only have been a 4CIG.
Philosophically, if you were on the train, was it completely empty?
Sorry to disappoint, but may only have been a 4CIG.
Never been on it but can’t imagine the 20:17 Frome to Westbury is particularly crowded for a full length HST/IET.
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/C54363/2018/12/11/advanced
Indeed! I was thinking of the old question.Philosophically, if you were on the train, was it completely empty?
I left Shrewsbury on the first train of the day south to the Heart of Wales Line (to Cardiff Central) and was alone on the train until we arrived at Knighton.
That's what I heard. Shame it is no more. Loved that service.The way the timetable worked out, it was a unit and crew that would otherwise just sit at Lime Street for 50 minutes or so before going back again...might as well just stick it to South Parkway and back for relatively minimal extra cost.
On a Saturday last winter I was the only passenger from Heysham to Morecambe on the Leeds service. I think I was the only passenger to Heysham on the inbound as well.