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Yes, but quite a few of the turns during the week, and most at weekends are covered by SE Drivers, similar to the arrangement on the Tonbridge - Redhill Route with Southern.
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Yes, but quite a few of the turns during the week, and most at weekends are covered by SE Drivers, similar to the arrangement on the Tonbridge - Redhill Route with Southern.
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They still a mix of Thameslink and Southeastern drivers however the services been wholly Thameslink for a year now.
Rumors that one may be coming down to Brighton tonight. Not confirmed.
I've also head that plug sockets will only be available for first class punters. So those getting used to plugging things in on the 378's will be miffed. But then again, there will be no fold down tables, so.....
I've also head that plug sockets will only be available for first class punters. So those getting used to plugging things in on the 378's will be miffed. But then again, there will be no fold down tables, so.....
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Was! Delayed at least a week.
It will be next Monday now.
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Nothing on RTT (seaching 2 weeks worth for Dollands Moor (Gbrf))
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Because it will be from three bridges not dollands moor.
Think these 3Wxx will be the paths
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/L07634/2015/11/03/advanced
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There is some concern over the headcodes but that's the plan. Currently four test diagrams exists.
I think most passengers used to anything other than 317/319s will be miffed when they get on board and realise just how basic these are for passengers
except those in First Class of course, who will just be confused by the pathetic door between Standard and First!
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Are you implying something about us Great Northerners?
Not at all, I'm one myself.. More implying that the door itself is somewhat pathetic.. Not sure if you've seen it or not but wait until you see it in person and you'll get what I mean
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Not at all, I'm one myself.. More implying that the door itself is somewhat pathetic.. Not sure if you've seen it or not but wait until you see it in person and you'll get what I mean
The first class partition on a 317? No I've never see a door...
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Did the first test runs take place last night as planned, from RTT looks like possibly the paths weren't activated. If the test runs did take place, did they go ok?
I think most passengers used to anything other than 317/319s will be miffed when they get on board and realise just how basic these are for passengers
That won't stop those in the North and elsewhere complaining that the South-East have once again got 'New' trains!
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No, on the 700
Are they like the doors into first class on the 319s, with the world's strongest springs?
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So do you think the 700 testing will be under wtt paths on RTT or STP plans?
Looking at the 3W90s from Brighton to Three Bridges people are saying arent being activated there isnt a path for them to go into BTN
Looking at the 3W90s from Brighton to Three Bridges people are saying arent being activated there isnt a path for them to go into BTN
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There's some activated "Q" paths Tuesday evening/night between Brighton and Three Bridges.
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Is that why they aren't showing the yellow banner at the top?
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Actuallh the paths are in the LTP plan but not activated meaning websites show you them. They've been accessible to those with TRUST since July-ish.
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Will the same paths be used in the winter for sandite trains?
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No the RHTT are different trains. The paths are very different.
I suspect you mean headcodes, well that's a good question I have an answer for yet.
Meanwhile some pictures of 700106 shunting around the depot today.
700106 at Three Bridges Up Sidings by Mackenzie Soley, on Flickr
700106 at Three Bridges Up Sidings by Mackenzie Soley, on Flickr
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Will be interesting to see if they run tomorrow night then. If they do I'll try to see the Wednesday night run , still bit late for me :-P
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Did the test runs get cancelled last night? It looks like the "activated" paths got "deactivated"
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Not happening just yet but its close to coming out. Very close.
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Looks like they're going to try again Friday, Q paths are "activated" on Friday
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http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/L07621/2015/11/12/advanced
If the 3W01s are activated are they likely to be an normal ECS move or a test run for the 700s?
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