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I read a posting on here recently with a link to an official GWR document detailing GWR's upcoming service improvements and changes over the coming year or so. I can't seem to find that posting and document now. But interestingly it did mention that from May 2017 some GWR Turbo's will be cascaded to run on the following services:
Cardiff Central-Portsmouth Harbour (some in 5-car formations)
Bristol Temple Meads-Weymouth
Bristol Temple Meads-Great Malvern
Severn Beach line services
I'm looking forward to seeing and riding some Turbo's around this region! Might do a trip down to Weymouth and/or Portsmouth on an upcoming Summer Saturday if Turbo's will be running these services!
Anyone confirm if this is still actually happening from this month?
Oh and in fact just found that document now http://www.avocetline.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/October-2015-GWR-Franchise-Update-MK3.pdf
Cardiff Central-Portsmouth Harbour (some in 5-car formations)
Bristol Temple Meads-Weymouth
Bristol Temple Meads-Great Malvern
Severn Beach line services
I'm looking forward to seeing and riding some Turbo's around this region! Might do a trip down to Weymouth and/or Portsmouth on an upcoming Summer Saturday if Turbo's will be running these services!
Anyone confirm if this is still actually happening from this month?
Oh and in fact just found that document now http://www.avocetline.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/October-2015-GWR-Franchise-Update-MK3.pdf
MAY 2017
90mph air-conditioned Turbo's, equipped with Wi-Fi, will be deployed on Cardiff-Portsmouth services as well on key services between Cardiff, Bristol, Weston-Super-Mare, and Taunton.
Turbo trains will be deployed on both the Cardiff-Portsmouth and Portsmouth-Bristol-Brighton routes, consequent to the introduction of EMUs in the Thames Valley.
Portsmouth-Cardiff services will be predominantly operated with 5-car Turbo trains, with the Class 158s cascaded to other services in the West.
Turbo trains will work services to Weymouth, Gloucester, Great Malvern and Westbury.