SWR Class 455’s out on the fast line

[Kieran1990]

So this evening I used to Guildford to Waterloo shuttle due to engineering works shutting the rest of Guildford station. To my surprise a double Class 455 turned up for the limited stop service. In previous experience when this is in operation via the Clandon line it’s been a solid double 450 combo off the bay.
I have to say, a rather sereial experience traveling on a Class 455 doing 70mph between Surbiton and Clapham. I wasn’t expecting a trip up the fast line. They do sway a bit when they are up near there max speed I have to say... rather enjoying the bash actually. I usually try and avoid them.

 

[westcoaster]

See them quite often non stop through wimbledon. In both peaks.

 

[TEW]

Thought this would be the case, I suspect it is at least partly as a result of the strike timetable in operation today. Contingency guards who sign Guildford to Surbiton via Cobham would sign 455s rather than Desiros.

 

[Ethano92]

Been on one none stop from new Malden to Waterloo. Quite loud and a bit of a rough ride. It was fun though. Very similar to what those on greater Anglia get with their 321s all the time. Lucky you that you can avoid them, even in the peak of summer they're the only trains to serve my station except for a few exceptions such as a 458 running a shepperton diagram.