Scotrail Class 385 Discussion

[InOban]

This is the first week for months that there is no delivery path in RTT. I thought that the yard at Hitachi wsd full of 385s to be despatched? Or are the engineers trying to get to the bottom of the intermittent door issue?

 

[Mingulay]

This is the first week for months that there is no delivery path in RTT. I thought that the yard at Hitachi wsd full of 385s to be despatched? Or are the engineers trying to get to the bottom of the intermittent door issue?

Was there another failure this morning ? Lot of people trying to board our short formed 2 carriage Dunblane service at Linlithgow when already rammed full , shouting from platform to get on some one said this is the third train they tried to board ??

 

[Mulson]

Yes, the E-G service before the 8:27 that normally stops at Polmont/Linlithgow was cancelled. No idea if that is normally or was a 385 this morning.

 

[800001]

This is the first week for months that there is no delivery path in RTT. I thought that the yard at Hitachi wsd full of 385s to be despatched? Or are the engineers trying to get to the bottom of the intermittent door issue?

Few weeks ago, there 15-16 out in Yard. Now since deliveries there is normally about 7-8 visible.

 

[SC318250]

Paths in for Wed to Fri now

 

[Southsider]

Updates on various topics including 385 introduction from SPT
http://www.spt.co.uk/documents/latest/SP231118_Agenda10.pdf

 

[InOban]

I believe that there are four 385 diagrams at present - 00 and -15 in each direction, each consisting of a,385-1 and 385-0. How many units are passed for passenger use or do they use different sets each day to keep them all in use?

 

[youngac]

I believe that there are four 385 diagrams at present - 00 and -15 in each direction, each consisting of a,385-1 and 385-0. How many units are passed for passenger use or do they use different sets each day to keep them all in use?

Current diagrams require around 10 in service, but at least 18 have been observed in passenger service at some point (003, 004, 005, 006, 007, 008, 009, 011, 013, 014, 015, 016, 103, 104, 107, 122, 123 and 124).

 

[InOban]

Thanks. They'll need to bring many more into service over the next couple of weeks!

 

[swt_passenger]

I believe that there are four 385 diagrams at present - 00 and -15 in each direction, each consisting of a,385-1 and 385-0. How many units are passed for passenger use or do they use different sets each day to keep them all in use?

Don’t forget when comparing the recent explanations that the normal convention is that a 7 car service will be two diagrams, so what you are reporting is 8 diagrams for 4 services...

 

[Typhoon_93]

385111 noted outside the factory this morning with delivery panel fitted so will be a candidate for one of this weeks paths.

 

[mcmad]

Is there a list with numbers of 3 and 4 car sets accepted by Scotrail and those awaiting acceptance as 9th December is drawing close which will see a massive increase in the requirement for 3 car sets with SDA going live.

 

[EMU303]

The link posted by Southsider above includes the snippet below, which confirms S/D/A will not be 100% electric train operated immediately from 9th Dec timetable change...

Works to electrify the lines to Larbert, Stirling, Dunblane and Alloa are completed, and will be primarily operated by Class 385 units although some services, in the short term, will continue to be operated by existing diesel units. A full electric service will commence in 2019.

 

[kje7812]

The link posted by Southsider above includes the snippet below, which confirms S/D/A will not be 100% electric train operated immediately from 9th Dec timetable change...

Works to electrify the lines to Larbert, Stirling, Dunblane and Alloa are completed, and will be primarily operated by Class 385 units although some services, in the short term, will continue to be operated by existing diesel units. A full electric service will commence in 2019.

Probably wise until the 385s have been a) fully delivered and b) bedded in.

 

[adrock1976]

Regarding the loco bringing the 385s from Newton Wycliffe to Edinburgh, could they not bring 2 or 3 385s coupled up at the same time instead of bringing them up one at a time?

 

[InOban]

I think they have done at least once. No idea why it's unusual.

 

[anthannan]

Is there a list with numbers of 3 and 4 car sets accepted by Scotrail and those awaiting acceptance as 9th December is drawing close which will see a massive increase in the requirement for 3 car sets with SDA going live.

FYI http://www.scot-rail.co.uk/page/Class+385+Formations

 

[Typhoon_93]

FYI http://www.scot-rail.co.uk/page/Class+385+Formations

Just had a look at the list and for completeness 385045/046 are not Aycliffe built they are coming from Kasado.

 

[GLC]

Saw a 385 in Glasgow Central this morning. Sitting in platform 12 at about 0920. There were maybe 3 or 4 members of staff inside at the front of it, sitting about chatting. Looks quite good I think!

 

[Typhoon_93]

67012+385106 on 5X09

 

[Sickandtired]

Probably wise until the 385s have been a) fully delivered and b) bedded in.

Notice it does not say when in 2019.

 

[anthannan]

Notice it does not say when in 2019.

That's managing expectations

 

[Typhoon_93]

Light engine move cancelled so nothing moving north tonight.

 

[InOban]

Actually no. It's coming from Tees N.Y. rather than Tyne S.S. it's just left. But whether there's a set to deliver?

 

[Typhoon_93]

Actually no. It's coming from Tees N.Y. rather than Tyne S.S. it's just left. But whether there's a set to deliver?

Ah must look harder next time.

 

[InOban]

Just left. I wonder what's being delivered tonight?

 

[Typhoon_93]

67012+385033 on 5X09

 

[InOban]

Thanks. No substitute for a man on the ground.

 

[InOban]

Light engine on its way. Are we getting three deliveries this week?

 

[Typhoon_93]

Light engine on its way. Are we getting three deliveries this week?

67012 is the Light engine