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Merseyrail Class 777 introduction updates
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Grumpy Git
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Wasn't there three units at Wembley?
ExRes
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The other one, 777022, was moved north on 7th December
Two Class 777's (032 & 034) were moved from Wembley to Walton Old Junction yesterday, with now four Units stabled at that location.
Updated Arrival List as follows:
Kirkdale C.S. = 001 to 020 inclusive, 023, 024 to 028 inclusive, 030, 031, 036, 049, 140, 142, 144, 146, 148, 150 and 152.
WOJn MSC Sidings. = 021, 022, 032 and 034.
However there is a STP path for tonight from WOJN to Kirkdale, so one / two of the Units located at WOJn may be on the move again.
6Z79 23:09 WOJn MSC Sdgs to Kirkdale CS - https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:R00880/2023-12-19/detailed
Updated Arrival List as follows:
Kirkdale C.S. = 001 to 020 inclusive, 023, 024 to 028 inclusive, 030, 031, 036, 049, 140, 142, 144, 146, 148, 150 and 152.
WOJn MSC Sidings. = 021, 022, 032 and 034.
However there is a STP path for tonight from WOJN to Kirkdale, so one / two of the Units located at WOJn may be on the move again.
6Z79 23:09 WOJn MSC Sdgs to Kirkdale CS - https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:R00880/2023-12-19/detailed
childwallblues
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I saw 777026 at Sandhills this morning on Ormskirk services. I have not seen any reports of this entering service previously.
nigelsporne
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It has been a little quiet on the 777 failure rate this week. Have things turned a corner or is this wishful thinking?
Liverpool 507
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The Southport 777 has failed at Southport with a door fault.
Is that definitely confirmed please? I was advised that it was 032 and 034?
Joel_1902
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Any ideas when 777019/023/031 made there way to Kirkdale please? I see they moved together 30/8/23 to Walton but I have no onward move noted?
Travelled late evening of 30th August, arrived very early morning 31st August on 6Q78 WOJn MSC to Kirkdale. Leading Power Cars were 43465 and 43484.
Sam 76
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777011 was replaced for 777010 for the remainder of the days diagram
It’s not like there are no spare 777s at Southport. Maybe they should have one on permanent standby to take over the diagram, rather than just using the sidings here for remote storage from Kirkdale.777011 was replaced for 777010 for the remainder of the days diagram
Sam 76
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To be honest I thought that was what 777016 was doing but apparently not. It has been in the siding since Monday
Since my previous post, both No 777021 and 022 arrived at Kirkdale Depot from WOJN MSC Sidings early this morning (Wed 20/12) which just leaves two remaining again at that location.
Updated Arrival List as follows:
Kirkdale C.S. = 001 to 028 inclusive, 030, 031, 036, 049, 140, 142, 144, 146, 148, 150 and 152.
WOJn MSC Sidings. = 032 and 034.
In the meantime, it has been confirmed that the full roll out of Class 777's will take place on the remaining lines in the following order, 1) West Kirby 2) New Brighton, then finally 3) Hunts Cross - Southport.
(Edit: Thanks to three anon's for confirmation of 021 and 022 move).
Updated Arrival List as follows:
Kirkdale C.S. = 001 to 028 inclusive, 030, 031, 036, 049, 140, 142, 144, 146, 148, 150 and 152.
WOJn MSC Sidings. = 032 and 034.
In the meantime, it has been confirmed that the full roll out of Class 777's will take place on the remaining lines in the following order, 1) West Kirby 2) New Brighton, then finally 3) Hunts Cross - Southport.
(Edit: Thanks to three anon's for confirmation of 021 and 022 move).
MR-507508
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Was units 777021 & 777022 moved to Kirkdale C.S. early this morning?
A request on the TOPS forum page seems to suggest it was 777032 & 777034 which moved to Kirkdale C.S.?
Yes TOPS apparently had 032 and 034 down but three eye balls noted 021 and 022.
Who you going to say which is true? 
TheSel
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If not yet, then I'm guessing there will be in four days time (25 December).
Post moved to the following thread as requested:
Additional Class 777/1s being considered?
Moved to this section as requested, because it hasn't been confirmed. I was recently informed by a friend who works for Merseyrail the Liverpool City Region is considering the purchase of long range batteries for three of the Polish-built units (047, 051 and 053) which have yet to be...
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Seems short-sighted. There'll be 7 battery units won't there, with 5 needed for a normal service? Are ME really expecting that 2 additional units won't be enough?
Four will be needed for the full Kirkby Headbolt service. On the surface, seven trains for four workings seems ample, even generous.
However, given the struggle to get two of the 777/1s out at times to cover the current reduced service, perhaps extra resilience is sensible.
However, given the struggle to get two of the 777/1s out at times to cover the current reduced service, perhaps extra resilience is sensible.
pokemonsuper9
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They work fine on non-Headbolt duties on the third rail with the batteries (I think some of the /1s have made their way onto Ormskirk in the past)
I don't see why a bigger backup power source and increased flexibility are a bad thing?
A few faults from yesterday/today, not extensive, just a few I've been sent, may be more, may not be more!
22/12
777030 Unable to take power
777018 Cab door failure
23/12
777010 dispatch (RFID) card fault
777014 Jammed door step (manual retract and lock out of use)
777001/011 (both unit numbers shown, presume one is a typo but can't confirm) - unable to take power, reset required
777007 smell of smoke and fire warning message
22/12
777030 Unable to take power
777018 Cab door failure
23/12
777010 dispatch (RFID) card fault
777014 Jammed door step (manual retract and lock out of use)
777001/011 (both unit numbers shown, presume one is a typo but can't confirm) - unable to take power, reset required
777007 smell of smoke and fire warning message
childwallblues
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According to a poster on the Merseyside Dennis Dart website 777047/51/53 are to remain in Poland until a decision is is made on whether to fit them with long range batteries.
An extension to the Merseyrail system in the offing
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An extension to the Merseyrail system in the offing
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Bletchleyite
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Knocking about Merseyrail today and we have such gems as stuck cab doors and a 50x on the Headbolts (but 777s on Ormskirk).
I also noticed (and I am quite heavy) that I distort the panel covering the step. Never noticed that on Swiss FLIRTs.
I also noticed (and I am quite heavy) that I distort the panel covering the step. Never noticed that on Swiss FLIRTs.
Well, unless they've fitted batteries to a 507/8, I'm not sure how this is possible? RTT and Traksy shows a normal service to Headbolt Lane with none turned back at Kirkby.