JeffMersey
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Brilliant . So are these to be built in Wales or Spain ? Or Is it still undecided. Let’s hope it is kept I the Uk.
Brilliant . So are these to be built in Wales or Spain ? Or Is it still undecided. Let’s hope it is kept I the Uk.
I’m not seeing what is brilliant about buying trains from a manufacturer with an appalling reputation for build quality.Brilliant . So are these to be built in Wales or Spain ? Or Is it still undecided. Let’s hope it is kept I the Uk.
It looks like a tilting train in that picture, but isn't.It does, I think they've tried to make it look as though it's leaning into the curve a bit but they've not got the effect quite right!
It looks like a tilting train in that picture, but isn't.
Does anyone know how many doors will need to be locked out at the short platform stations (eg Elverson Road)? Will it still be doors at both ends or will they stop the front of the train at the platform and lock out the rear doors?
I'd hazard a guess that recent events mean pretty much everyone can now visualise multiples of 2 metres...They could always advertise the length in metres. Although I guess some would object to that as a matter of course...
"Seats in London are so passé darling..."is it me or does that artists impression seem to suggest intermediate cars will have 3 doors each side instead of 2?
dread to think of the seating plan if that's the case
Yes, intermediate case are intended to have three pairs of doors each side with two on the end cars. As they will be 5-car trains, this represents just one door more than the current 3-car trains. At most, that will cost six seats, but this is compensated by having fewer vehicle ends/couplers/articulations which also consume space. In practice the number of seats should be similar to today and there will be more standing space.is it me or does that artists impression seem to suggest intermediate cars will have 3 doors each side instead of 2?
dread to think of the seating plan if that's the case
Same as now- first two and last twoDoes anyone know how many doors will need to be locked out at the short platform stations (eg Elverson Road)? Will it still be doors at both ends or will they stop the front of the train at the platform and lock out the rear doors?
Bombardier aren't the only manufacture of trains in this country. CAF have excellent products on the market and have made plenty of trains and built a factory here in the UK. A operator also doesn't need to stick with a company to build rolling stock for them. It was as a fair tender and CAF rightfully won!Another TfL contract which Bombardier have lost, Bombardier have supplied all the DLR stock since 1991
I wasn't complaining, the point I was making was that Bombardier had gone through a long period of winning virtually everything in London so the recent contract losses will have been a big blow to them.Bombardier aren't the only manufacture of trains in this country. CAF have excellent products on the market and have made plenty of trains and built a factory here in the UK. A operator also doesn't need to stick with a company to build rolling stock for them. It was as a fair tender and CAF rightfully won!
The outside isn't great, but they look nice inside though.Video showing completed mock-up and new livery:
You do know what CAF is said to stand for, don’t you?I have to say, I’m a little underwhelmed to be honest. Compared to what Stadler seem to be offering in the new Nexus units, this does look a little cheap, and the front of the unit appears to be based on something that would run in the USA. Also, I hope that isn’t hinting at a new White / Turquoise livery, something rather reminiscent of the old Siemens branding!
I have to say, I’m a little underwhelmed to be honest. Compared to what Stadler seem to be offering in the new Nexus units, this does look a little cheap, and the front of the unit appears to be based on something that would run in the USA. Also, I hope that isn’t hinting at a new White / Turquoise livery, something rather reminiscent of the old Siemens branding!