Northern Class 331 East:West unit swap

[xotGD]

Are all of the 331/0's moving east?

I believe it is another nine, to allow the current nine to be doubled up, but others may have more definitive gen.

 

[pokemonsuper9]

Are all of the 331/0's moving east?

Definitely not, the west is already short enough on EMUs while 323 training is still ongoing, and even once the 323s are in full force, they alone won't be enough EMUs to supply all of the West's EMU needs, which are only going to grow over the next few years.

 

[185]

331/1s (92m) will fit on both (100m+) platforms at Dinting, but as said above, PTI sighting for the guard on P2 (Glossop) is a nightmare, doable but would cause a delay.

 

[3973EXL]

Realtime Trains | 5Q17 1228 Allerton Depot to Neville Hill T&R.S.M.D | 07/01/2025

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[reecestrains]

Are all of the 331/0's moving east?

No, only about 15 or so moving east. The rest will be staying in the North West.

Realtime Trains | 5Q17 1228 Allerton Depot to Neville Hill T&R.S.M.D | 07/01/2025

Real-time train running information for 5Q17 1228 departure from Allerton Depot to Neville Hill T&R.S.M.D on 07/01/2025. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

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Let's see if it actually does go ahead as planned this time, it's already turning into shambles as it is.

 

[3973EXL]

0N36 37510 arr Allerton 0902

Realtime Trains | 0N36 0622 Derby R.T.C.(Network Rail) to Allerton Depot | 07/01/2025

Real-time train running information for 0N36 0622 departure from Derby R.T.C.(Network Rail) to Allerton Depot on 07/01/2025. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

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5Q17 dep Allerton 1240 ( waiting road - 1F52 running late terminated South parkway )

Edge Hill dep 1328

 

[xotGD]

Well something is on its way - but it isn't 331010, as that is currently in traffic.

 

[158757]

It certainly looked like 331010 being dragged by a 37, it's just passed my window outside Man Vic, I suspect the RTT allocation is incorrect.

 

[61653 HTAFC]

It certainly looked like 331010 being dragged by a 37, it's just passed my window outside Man Vic, I suspect the RTT allocation is incorrect.

331012 is the unit, just passed Batley now.

 

[reecestrains]

I thought it would've been 010? Unless that's now coming later in spring with 011 and other units?

 

[david l]

All previous moves of 331's, be it west to east or vice-versa took place via Skipton/Carnforth and WCML. Todays move of 331012 (not 331010 as first scheduled) went via Diggle. Has there been 'enhanced' clearance of 331's or was there a particular reason why the previous roundabout route was used?

 

[Adam0984]

The others were swapped in and out of Skipton Broughton Road, this one went to Neville Hill

 

[skyhigh]

All being well 012 should be out on 2H08 tomorrow morning.

 

[childwallblues]

331012 is the unit, just passed Batley now.

What was the loco please

 

[reecestrains]

012 not out this morning. We'll see if it comes out later today.

 

[3973EXL]

What was the loco please

0N36 37510 arr Allerton 0902

Realtime Trains | 0N36 0622 Derby R.T.C.(Network Rail) to Allerton Depot | 07/01/2025

Real-time train running information for 0N36 0622 departure from Derby R.T.C.(Network Rail) to Allerton Depot on 07/01/2025. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

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5Q17 dep Allerton 1240 ( waiting road - 1F52 running late terminated South parkway )

Edge Hill dep 1328

 

[xotGD]

331012 allocated to 2P60 1641 Leeds to Bradford Forster Square.

 

[reecestrains]

333005 came up from Doncaster West Yard this morning and is back on Airedale services now.

331012 allocated to 2P60 1641 Leeds to Bradford Forster Square.

It's been swapped to 333010.

333008 went down to Doncaster West Yard yesterday.

Realtime Trains | 5Z67 1358 Neville Hill T&R.S.M.D to Doncaster West Yd Sid No.6 | 10/01/2025

Real-time train running information for 5Z67 1358 departure from Neville Hill T&R.S.M.D to Doncaster West Yd Sid No.6 on 10/01/2025. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

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I presume this will be happening more on a regular basis as they prepare the 333's for the May timetable change.

 

[Halish Railway]

The platform extensions at Burley-in-Wharfedale and Menston have been opened up, although those at Guiseley are still barriered off.

 

[xotGD]

I am currently sitting on 331012 for the first time since it came across.

Looking to my left, a Pacer at Keighley!

 

[reecestrains]

The platform extensions at Burley-in-Wharfedale and Menston have been opened up, although those at Guiseley are still barriered off.

Meanwhile no works have begun at Kirkstall Forge as of yet.

 

[Adam0984]

The platform extensions at Burley-in-Wharfedale and Menston have been opened up, although those at Guiseley are still barriered off.

It's only just been relaid has Guiseley

 

[D6130]

am currently sitting on 331012 for the first time since it came acros

Hope you're going to red pen it!

 

[InkyScrolls]

I am currently sitting on 331012 for the first time since it came across.

Looking to my left, a Pacer at Keighley!

In that case I think I was your driver - first time I've driven 331012.

Meanwhile no works have begun at Kirkstall Forge as of yet.

We've been told that they aren't to be lengthened after all.

 

[xotGD]

In that case I think I was your driver - first time I've driven 331012.

So you saw that daft lad on his bike at Bingley then?

 

[InkyScrolls]

So you saw that daft lad on his bike at Bingley then?

To be honest I've seen a few today, they all blur together! Bingley always seems bad for bikes, maybe because the platforms are quite deep.

 

[reecestrains]

In that case I think I was your driver - first time I've driven 331012.


We've been told that they aren't to be lengthened after all.

Where did you find this out? They did get the green light to extend the station.

 

[InkyScrolls]

Where did you find this out? They did get the green light to extend the station.

Internal memo, I can't share it I'm afraid.

 

[reecestrains]

Welp that's going to mean ASDO being applied at that station when two 331 units are coupled together, meaning only the front 4 carriages would open there.

 

[Harvey B]

Looking to my left, a Pacer at Keighley!

144011 by any chance?