Future of 22x Units

[greatvoyager]

The double sets only really operate on the main cores where a regular daytime service operates (Glasgow/Manchester to Plymouth/ Bournemouth) so you never really get double sets up to Aberdeen for down to Penzance etc.

I hope there will be more double sets used at some point.

 

[greatvoyager]

I would think so as I don't think there are any other routes which need 125mph end door diesel stock, plus the fact that XC would need little or no training for its staff on the Avanti 221's as they are so similar to their 220/221 units they already have.

It's one of those things where it looks like it's obviously going to happen, but then it probably won't.

 

[Inthewest]

Sure, but none of the 22x have (A)SDO right? so surely you could not run trains longer than platforms.

Don't East Midlands Railway 222s have it at Long Eaton?

 

[greatvoyager]

Don't East Midlands Railway 222s have it at Long Eaton?

I travelled from Derby to London on a 5-car unit in the early days of EMT and there was an announcement that the doors of Coach G wouldn't be opened at Long Eaton.

 

[MargaretNoodle]

Don't East Midlands Railway 222s have it at Long Eaton?

Yes they do and at other stations such as Beeston, Market Harborough, etc. When running as double sets.

 

[greatvoyager]

Yes they do and at other stations such as Beeston, Market Harborough, etc. When running as double sets.

That would be handy on XC.