[SWT]Possible 458 diagrams

[Julian G]

Ta joea1

Thank you for your email of 05 December 2005.

South West Trains are still using the Class 458 trains. From the
timetable change Class 458 trains are only diagramed Monday to
Fridays. They may work on Saturdays but they are not diagramed to
work.

The following trains from Waterloo to Reading are due to be
operated by Class 458, 0550, 0620, 0650, 0920, 0950, 1020, 1250,
1320, 1350, 1620, 1650, 1720, and 2020. From Reading to Waterloo
the following trains are operated by Class 458, 0742, 0812, 0842,
1112, 1142, 1212, 1442, 1512, 1542, 1842 and 2212.

Thank you for contacting South West Trains with your enquiry.

At least the 458s are still being used

 

[RJ]

Sure is! To confirm that they're running, I saw a few today, in service! Whoever got hold of the info that they'd be withdrawn should re-contact their source! Alas, there won't be any on weekends . Long live the best modern EMUs, 458s!

 

[Techniquest]

Nice one, I'll have to make a return to Reading some time soon!

 

[Dennis]

When I went for my ''last'' JOP ride on 10th Dec, I was talking to a member of the SWT team at Ascot who said they were likely to continue running as Desiro availability was not as good as expected. If this is the case then catch 'em while you can - they will only be used for as long as is needed.

 

[Harold]

Cool. I'm glad SWT have decided to keep the 458's on set diagrams for now, gives more opportunity to travel on them.