SWR Repaints and Refurbishments

[Bringback309s]

I know this is off topic but it really is a quick question, and something I've never really known. Why have Southern region stations always had a much larger typeface on station name boards that other stations? Even the SWR signs seem to keep a much larger typeface, although it has become more commonplace

 

[fgwrich]

Further to yesterday’s post, here are some further pictures of the repainted Basingstoke Station. Still some areas to finish, and sadly no word from SWR as to when the awful toilets on 1 & 4 may ever get refurbished - you can still see traces of NSE on platform 1!

The doors appear to be mostly SWT Blue (which is a little odd!).

I still can’t decide if it feels a little bit SouthEastern or a little bit Greater Anglia / ONE. Either way, the overall consensus is that it feels rather bland and in some areas, not particularly well done.

 

[Dan15812]

Intersting that they've chosen a metal band on the pillars insted of the blue ones used on the lamp post's

 

[swt_passenger]

Intersting that they've chosen a metal band on the pillars insted of the blue ones used on the lamp post's

They are existing inspection covers and don’t go right round.

 

[fgwrich]

Intersting that they've chosen a metal band on the pillars insted of the blue ones used on the lamp post's

Edited - answer now provided above, thanks SWT_Passenger.

That isn’t to do with different coloured bands I’m afraid as it only curves around part of the canopy support. The have however been there since the late SWT era.

 

[swt_passenger]

That isn’t to do with different coloured bands I’m afraid as it only curves around part of the canopy support. I’m not sure of their purpose - but they’ve certainly been there since the late SWT era.

As above, access. The columns (or some of them) also act as drain down pipes.

 

[andyc20050]

Bursledon, Hamble, Netley also recently repainted.

 

[fgwrich]

Unsure if it’s been previously covered, but I travelled up to London on one of the 444s 2 weeks ago and noticed that the bike space has been modified now to contain two tip up seats. I also see that bike spaces on the West of England services are, like GWR, now reservation compulsory.

 

[Dan15812]

Unsure if it’s been previously covered, but I travelled up to London on one of the 444s 2 weeks ago and noticed that the bike space has been modified now to contain two tip up seats. I also see that bike spaces on the West of England services are, like GWR, now reservation compulsory.

I think the last couple of 444's got them in the refurbishment this would have been around October / November last year. All the rest got them retro-fitted at Northam.
It's part of an attempt to increase seating capacity to meet the franchise agreement.

 

[Chriso]

Have any units actually been repainted recently all appears to have stopped again after finally appearing to be getting on with it

 

[Dan15812]

Have any units actually been repainted recently all appears to have stopped again after finally appearing to be getting on with it

Not much happening at the moment. 444014 still reamins on site. No news on when next one will be yet.

 

[Dan15812]

What's also interesting is that the 159s/ 158s where due to have their internal refurb this year but all has gone very quiet. Still no news on when they'll be refurbed or repainted.

Thanks to WVL14 for letting me know.

 

[Chriso]

Not much happening at the moment. 444014 still reamins on site. No news on when next one will be yet.

Thanks for the info. Hopefully will get moving again soon

 

[Dan15812]

SWR Desiro Repaints

444s

006, 007, 011, 014, 015, 017, 018, 019, 021, 024*, 029, 038, 042 (12 units)(27% complete)

450s

006, 021, 036, 043, 101, 107 and 127* (6 units)(5% complete)


Feel free to let me know of any more repainted Desiros


Note: (* = Currently being done)

444040 and 450111 have had vinyl wrap (not been painted)

 

[444045]

Hi Dan15812

Noticed that you have 444024 as next unit for painting - saw that in traffic service with 444044 - will it be swopped tonight ?

Have posted what services 444024 is on in the Urgent TOPS Request as per your request earlier today

Thanks

444045

 

[Dan15812]

Hi 444045

Yes, 444024 is next on the list for painting due today in fact.


Also Got a reply from SWR regarding refurbishments. Grab poles and PIS won't be changed!

 

[444045]

Thanks for the gen @Dan15812

 

[swt_passenger]

The onboard info screen changes were not due until Dec 2020 according to the franchise agreement. I wonder if they’re delayed, or actually abandoned, as they’re still in the online agreement.

But, put another way, I wouldn’t necessarily rely on a call centre reply.

 

[Dan15812]

But, put another way, I wouldn’t necessarily rely on a call centre reply.

Yeah that's true. Although it did take them over a month to reply.

 

[Dan15812]

Looks like the 450 painting schedule is back in action!
450127 is now on-site at Bournemouth receiving SWR livery.

 

[444045]

Looks like the 450 painting schedule is back in action!
450127 is now on-site at Bournemouth receiving SWR livery.

Thanks for the info Dan15812

 

[Dan15812]

444024 now released, 444012 next unit heading for Bournemouth for it's new livery!

SWR Desiro Repaints

444s

006, 007, 011, 012*, 014, 015, 017, 018, 019, 021, 024, 029, 038, 042 (13 units)(29% complete)

450s

006, 021, 036, 043, 101, 107 and 127* (6 units)(5% complete)


Feel free to let me know of any more repainted Desiros


Note: (* = Currently being done)

444040 and 450111 have had vinyl wrap (not been painted)

 

[444045]

Thanks Dan15812 for the gen re 444/450 paint jobs

 

[traji00]

Kingston and Sunbury stations have been repainted. In the case of Kingston, the ‘blue bands’ appear to have be painted rather than stuck on.

 

[387star]

Kingston and Sunbury stations have been repainted. In the case of Kingston, the ‘blue bands’ appear to have be painted rather than stuck on.

At last ! Millbrook also done

St Denys is hsving major work done with canapy renewal

 

[Dan15812]

Kingston and Sunbury stations have been repainted. In the case of Kingston, the ‘blue bands’ appear to have be painted rather than stuck on.

At last ! Millbrook also done

St Denys is hsving major work done with canapy renewal

Thanks for the news!
Any more station repaints, are welcome.

 

[swt_passenger]

Thanks for the news!
Any more station repaints, then please let us know!

But hopefully not in the rolling stock forum, please?

 

[lsdghasu]

Any more station repaints, then please let us know!

Ash and Bagshot have both been repainted recently.

 

[Dan15812]

But hopefully not in the rolling stock forum, please?

Thats true.
However the WMT and EMR page also keps track of station repaints too.

 

[Bringback309s]

Any news / pics on 159 first class refurbs?