WMTrains livery and station branding

[Spirit555]

350130 hasn't been touched at all AFAIK. It was still in battered LM livery when last seen just before Christmas.

Mark

 

[Dan15812]

Are Siemens refurbishing the 350's? If so are they hiring the space at Chrysalis rail in Long Marston?

 

[Spirit555]

Not 100% sure but Long Marston is only doing the corrosion repairs. Internal refurb is being done at Bletchley I believe.

HTH

Mark

 

[Dan15812]

Not 100% sure but Long Marston is only doing the corrosion repairs. Internal refurb is being done at Bletchley I believe.

HTH

Mark

Thanks, makes more sense!

 

[RealTrains07]

350/407 is now in LNR livery

350407 now wears LNW livery and is back in service with TPE this morning.

 

[RealTrains07]

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[RealTrains07]

350/1 progress: 126 is done

Slow progress. No new livery on 350/1's yet.
350126 back from Long Marston and in service, 350129 moves from Bletchley MD to Kings Heath today after refurbishment.

No other units away at present.

 

[Spirit555]

350402 is in LNWR livery, not sure of finished though.

350408 is in complete LNWR livery as is 350403.

I think this only leaves 350409 to be done

Mark

 

[NewSt]

350/1 progress: 126 is done

Thanks, will update the list on the 350/1 refurb thread later. Does 126 have the Undercoat livery too?

 

[RealTrains07]

Thanks, will update the list on the 350/1 refurb thread later. Does 126 have the Undercoat livery too?

yes as far as I know

 

[NewSt]

yes as far as I know

Excellent, thanks!

 

[NorthWestFan17]

350/408 has joined its siblings in LNR livery

 

[Silverlinky]

350117 gone away for corrosion repair so will no doubt appear in a couple of weeks in undercoat.

Interior refresh program suspended due to shortage of rolling stock. Awaiting arrival of remainder of Mark 4 units.

 

[Spirit555]

Solihull has gained small West Midlands Trains logos on the opposite corner of the Chiltern logos

Mark

 

[387star]

I know 350/2s are leaving and 350/4s are being repainted externally but why is there such slow progress on the 350/1s?

 

[RealTrains07]

I know 350/2s are leaving and 350/4s are being repainted externally but why is there such slow progress on the 350/1s?

Its already been said in the thread. The progress is slow due to shortage of availability which has led to the refurbishment programme being suspended until all 350/4s are in service

 

[OTRail]

I know 350/2s are leaving and 350/4s are being repainted externally but why is there such slow progress on the 350/1s?

Because they’re older units - the /4s and /3s are newer (2013/14 builds) so they don’t require corrosion repair and repainting, just the vinyls and interior refurbishment. The /1s were built in 2004/5 and haven’t been repainted during LM’s time (they’ve only been vinyled into LM livery), hence more work is required for them.

 

[59CosG95]

Updated list of all the WMR branded trains/stations (as of 3/2/20).

Stations
WCML Rugby-Birmingham-Stafford-Stoke Loop (COV-SNE, exc. COV, BHM & BHI)
All WMT-operated stations between Rugby (exc.) & Stoke-on-Trent (exc.) are in WMR orange & grey, with the exception of Penkridge (with old-style LMS lampposts).
>Canley, Tile Hill, Berkswell, Hampton-in-Arden, Marston Green, Lea Hall: WMR running boards/signage (inc. "Direct Trains to Birmingham International" transfers).
>Stechford: Network WM running boards, LM signage.
>Adderley Park: WMR running boards/signage (inc. "Direct Trains to Birmingham International" transfers).
>Smethwick Rolfe Street: WMR running boards/signage.
>Smethwick Galton Bridge: WMR running boards/signage (inc. "Direct Trains to Birmingham International" transfers) on both levels.
>Sandwell & Dudley: WMR running boards/signage.
>Dudley Port: Network WM running boards (TBC), WMR signage.
>Tipton: WMR running boards/signage.
>Coseley: WMR running boards/signage (inc. "Direct Trains to Birmingham International" transfers).
>Wolverhampton: WMR running boards/signage.
>Penkridge: WMR running boards/signage.
>Stone: WMR running boards/signage.

Wolverhampton-Shrewsbury Line
All stations between Wolverhampton (exc.) & Shrewsbury (exc.) have old-style GWR lampposts, except Telford Central (which has WMR orange/grey). All also have WMR running boards - these have no additional transfers unless mentioned.
>Bilbrook, Codsall, Albrighton, Cosford, Shifnal: WMR signage.
>Telford Central: WMR running boards with "Ironbridge Gorge" transfers, LM signage.
>Oakengates: WMR signage.
>Wellington: WMR running boards with "Gateway to the Wrekin" transfers, WMR signage.

Cross-City Line (LTV-BMV/RDC, exc. BHM)
Unless stated otherwise, all stations on the Cross-City Line have full orange/grey lampposts.
>Lichfield Trent Valley (High Level): LM running boards, WMR signage.
>Lichfield City: WMR running boards/signage (inc. "Birthplace of Samuel Johnson" transfers).
>Shenstone, Blake Street: WMR running boards/signage.
>Butlers Lane: Network WM running boards, LM/WMR signage mix.
>Four Oaks: Network WM running boards, LM/WMR signage mix.
>(Royal Town of) Sutton Coldfield: WMR running boards/signage.
>Wylde Green: WMR running boards/signage, orange/grey lampposts (not throughout; 1 lamppost at the Lichfield end is only half painted). Station sign over bridge still NWM.
>Chester Road: WMR running boards/signage (inc. "for Boldmere" transfers).
>Erdington: WMR running boards/signage.
>Gravelly Hill: WMR running boards/signage (inc. "Home of Spaghetti Junction" transfers).
>Aston: WMR running boards/signage (inc. AVFC transfers).
>Duddeston: WMR running boards/signage.
>Five Ways: WMR running boards/signage (inc. "for Broad Street" transfers).
>University: Partial WMR running boards/full WMR signage (inc. "for Queen Elizabeth Hospital and University of Birmingham" transfers).
>Selly Oak: WMR running boards, LM/WMR signage mix.
>Bournville: WMR running boards/signage (inc. Stirchley/Cadbury World transfers), Purple "Cadbury" lampposts.
>Kings Norton: Network WM running boards, WMR signage.
>Northfield: Network WM running boards, WMR signage.
>Longbridge: Network WM running boards, WMR signage.
>Barnt Green: WMR running boards/signage (inc. Lickey Hills Country Park transfers).
>Alvechurch: WMR running boards/signage.
>Redditch: WMR running boards, WMR signage.
>Bromsgrove: WMR running boards, WMR/non-std signage mix.

Snow Hill Lines (Dorridge/Stratford-u-A - Ledbury via Snow Hill & Worcester)
Unless stated otherwise, all WMT-operated stations from Stratford-upon-Avon to Earlswood (exc. Stratford Pkwy) have LM running boards/signage with old-style GWR lampposts, and all stations from Wythall to Spring Road have Network WM Signs and the same lampposts.
Unless otherwise mentioned, all WMT-operated stations from Widney Manor to Worcester (inc. Stourbridge Town) have orange/grey lampposts; Widney Manor, Olton & Acocks Green also have WMR signs/signage.
>Stratford-upon-Avon: LM "Olympic Gold" running boards, LM signage (TBC).
>Stratford-upon-Avon Parkway: WMR running boards/signage (Updated as of 6/2/2020), orange/grey lampposts.
>Wilmcote: WMR running boards/signage (inc. Mary Arden's Farm transfers).
>Wootton Wawen: WMR running boards/signage (Confirmed 6/2/2020).
>Henley-in-Arden: WMR running boards/signage.
>Danzey: WMR running boards/signage.
>Wood End: WMR running boards, WMR signage. (Updated as of 6/2/2020)
>The Lakes: WMR running boards/signage.
>Earlswood: WMR running boards, WMR signage (AFAIK).
>Wythall: WMR running boards, WMR signage (AFAIK).
>Whitlocks End: WMR running boards/signage (inc. "for Dickens Heath" transfers).
>Shirley, Yardley Wood: WMR running boards/signage.
>Widney Manor, Olton, Acocks Green: WMR running boards/signage.
>Hall Green: Network WM running boards, WMR signage.
>Spring Road: WMR running boards/signage.
>Tyseley: WMR running boards/signage; depot has orange/grey lampposts. Running board font different to the rest.
>Small Heath: Network WM running boards, WMR signage, unpainted lampposts.
>Bordesley: Network WM running boards, WMR signage.
>Birmingham Snow Hill: WMR running boards, LM signage, orange/purple lampposts.
>Jewellery Quarter: WMR running boards/signage.
>The Hawthorns: WMR running boards (inc. West Bromwich Albion transfers), LM/WMR signage mix.
>Langley Green: WMR running boards/signage (inc. "for Oldbury" transfers).
>Rowley Regis: WMR running boards/signage (inc. "for Blackheath" transfers).
>Old Hill: WMR running boards/signage (inc. "for Haden Hill" transfers).
>Cradley Heath: WMR running boards/signage (inc. "for Merry Hill Shopping Centre" transfers).
>Lye: WMR running boards/signage.
>Stourbridge Junction: WMR running boards/signage.
(>Stourbridge Town: Network WM running boards, WMR signage.)
>Hagley, Blakedown: WMR running boards/signage.
>Kidderminster: WMR running boards/signage (inc. "for Severn Valley Railway" transfers).
>Hartlebury, Droitwich Spa, Worcester Shrub Hill, Worcester Foregate Street: WMR running boards/signage.
>Malvern Link, Great Malvern, Colwall, Ledbury: WMR running boards/signage, old-style GWR lampposts (inc. "Cotswolds & Malverns Line" transfers).

Chase Line (Aston (exc.) - Walsall - Rugeley TV (exc.))
All WMT-operated stations between Aston (exc.) & Rugeley Trent Valley (exc.) are in WMR orange & grey.
>Witton: WMR running boards/signage, plus new PIS screens.
>Perry Barr, Hamstead: WMR running boards/signage.
>Tame Bridge Parkway, Bescot Stadium: WMR running boards/signage (inc. "Direct Trains to Birmingham International" transfers).
>Walsall: Network WM running boards, WMR signage.
>Bloxwich, Bloxwich North: WMR running boards/signage.
>Landywood: WMR running boards (southbound platform), Network WM running boards (northbound platform - AFAIK); WMR signage.
>Cannock: WMR running boards/signage.
>Hednesford: WMR running boards/signage (AFAIK).
>Rugeley Town: LM running boards, WMR signage.

NUCKLE - Nuneaton/Coventry/Kenilworth/Leamington Spa
>Kenilworth: WMR running boards/signage, unpainted lampposts with orange bands (Updated as of 7/2/2020)
>Coventry Arena: WMR running boards, LM signage, orange/grey lampposts.
>Bedworth, Bermuda Park: WMR running boards/signage, orange/grey lampposts.

Others
>Water Orton, Wilnecote: WMR running boards/signage, orange/grey lampposts.
>Coleshill Parkway: LM running boards, WMR signage, unpainted posts with WMR orange shelter.
>Claverdon: WMR running boards, partial WMR signage, some LM signage, old-style GWR lampposts.
>Bearley: WMR running boards/signage, old-style GWR lampposts.

Trains
Class 139 - both in FINAL WMR livery
139001: unrefurbished
139002: unrefurbished

Class 153 (due to leave the franchise):
153334: LM livery, WMR branding
153354: ditto
153356: ditto
153364: ditto
153365: ditto
153366: ditto
153371: ditto
153375: ditto

Class 170/5 (2-cars, due to leave the franchise) - all in WMR "outgoing" livery
Class 170/6 (3-cars, due to leave the franchise) - all in WMR "outgoing" livery

Class 172/0 (2-cars, ex-London Overground) - all in FINAL WMR livery, half-refurbished & in service
172001: refurbished with new interior, toilet & WiFi but no plugs
172002: refurbished with new interior, toilet & WiFi but no plugs. Recently returned from work at Ilford.
172003: refurbished with new interior, toilet & WiFi but no plugs
172004: refurbished with new interior, toilet & WiFi but no plugs. Recently returned from work at Ilford.
172005: refurbished with new interior, toilet & WiFi but no plugs
172006: refurbished with new interior, toilet & WiFi but no plugs
172007: refurbished with new interior, toilet & WiFi but no plugs
172008: refurbished with new interior, toilet & WiFi but no plugs

Class 172/2 (2-cars, with gangway) - all in FINAL WMR livery, and refurbished with new interior, WiFi & plugs

Class 172/3 (3-cars, with gangway) - all in FINAL WMR livery
172331: unrefurbished but with WiFi
172332: unrefurbished but with WiFi
172333: unrefurbished but with WiFi
172334: unrefurbished but with WiFi
172335: unrefurbished but with WiFi
172336: unrefurbished but with WiFi
172337: unrefurbished but with WiFi
172338: unrefurbished but with WiFi
172339: unrefurbished but with WiFi
172340: unrefurbished but with WiFi
172341: unrefurbished but with WiFi
172342: unrefurbished but with WiFi
172343: unrefurbished but with WiFi
172344: unrefurbished but with WiFi
172345: unrefurbished but with WiFi

Class 323 (due to leave the franchise) - all in outgoing WMR livery
323201-204: PRM compliant, refurbished.
323205: not PRM compliant.
323206: PRM compliant, refurbished.
323207: not PRM compliant.
323208-210: PRM compliant, refurbished.
323211-213: not PRM compliant.
323214-219: PRM compliant, refurbished.
323220: not PRM compliant.
323221-222: PRM compliant, refurbished.
323240: PRM compliant, refurbished.
323241: not PRM compliant.
323242: PRM compliant, refurbished.
323243: not PRM compliant.

(NB: WCML stations and Class 230s, 319s and 350s are omitted as they fall under the LNWR umbrella and this list focuses on the WMR side of things)
Feel free to quote this post with any updates to the list!

 

[VT 390]

When I was at Worcester Foregate street the other day only some of the Worcester Foregate Street name signs were WMR ones, some of the signs further down the platform were still London Midland ones. Have those now been changed as well?

 

[DavidGrain]

Lampposts in the carpark at Selly Oak have been repainted in black, white and orange but at Rowley Regis they are still grey. There does not appear to be any difference in the ownership of the car parks between the two stations. Any thoughts on this, anyone?

 

[59CosG95]

When I was at Worcester Foregate street the other day only some of the Worcester Foregate Street name signs were WMR ones, some of the signs further down the platform were still London Midland ones. Have those now been changed as well?

I'm only going by pictures I've seen off Flickr & other photo sites, so you probably know better than I do!

 

[Class172]

I'm only going by pictures I've seen off Flickr & other photo sites, so you probably know better than I do!

The signs under the canopy have been replaced but the large LM one along the brick wall remains in situ.

 

[59CosG95]

The signs under the canopy have been replaced but the large LM one along the brick wall remains in situ.

Ahhh, thanks for clarifying.

 

[59CosG95]

And the similarly updated list for the LNWR fleet/stations (as of 3/02/20).

Stations
WCML
All WMT-managed stations on the WCML have two-tone green/white LNWR lampposts from Watford Jct to Acton Bridge (inclusive). Aside from the stations listed below, all have LNWR running boards/signage; Long Buckby, Northampton, Wolverton, Bletchley, Berkhamsted, Hemel Hempstead & Watford Junction have "Direct Trains to Birmingham International" on their running boards.

>Long Buckby: LNWR running boards (inc. "Direct Trains to Birmingham International" transfers), LM signage (AFAIK).
>Milton Keynes Central: LM running boards/signage. External platform number totems (i.e. those not under canopies) are now in LNWR colours. (Updated as of 23/3/20)
>Leighton Buzzard: LNWR running boards (inc. "Direct Trains to Birmingham International" transfers), LNWR signage. (Updated as of 23/3/20)
>Tring: LNWR running boards/signage. (N.B. One lamppost behind Tring P1 is still in LM green/black AFAIK).
>Watford Junction: LNWR running boards (inc. "Direct Trains to Birmingham International" transfers; except large illuminated ones - those are still LM), LNWR signage.

Abbey Line - all have LNWR running boards, signage & two-tone green lampposts.

Marston Vale Line - all have LNWR "Marston Vale" running boards & signage.
>Fenny Stratford: LNWR two-tone green lampposts.
>Bow Brickhill (for Caldecotte and Tilbrook): Partial LNWR "Marston Vale" signs/signage, green/black (LM) lampposts (AFAIK).
>Woburn Sands: LNWR two-tone green lampposts.
>Aspley Guise: Green/black (LM) lampposts (AFAIK).
>Ridgmont, Lidlington, Millbrook (Beds), Stewartby (for Kimberley College), Kempston Hardwick, Bedford St. Johns: LNWR two-tone green lampposts.

Trains
Class 230 - all refurbished and in full (Marston Vale) LNWR livery

Class 319 (due to leave the franchise upon introduction of Class 730s)
319005: Thameslink livery, unbranded
319012: Thameslink livery, unbranded
319013: LM livery, LNWR branding
319214: Thameslink livery, unbranded
319215: Thameslink livery, unbranded
319216: LM livery, LNWR branding
319217: Thameslink livery, unbranded
319218: Thameslink livery, unbranded
319219: Thameslink livery, unbranded
319220: Thameslink livery, unbranded
319429: LM livery, LNWR branding
319433: LM livery, LNWR branding
319441: LM livery, LNWR branding
319457: LM livery, LNWR branding (with white cab ends)
319460: LM livery, LNWR branding

Class 350/1 - see post 599 on the dedicated Class 350/1 refurb thread. Completed parts of refurb in bold.
350101: LNWR "undercoat" livery, awaiting full LNWR livery & branding (corrosion repair complete, refurbished).
350102: LNWR "undercoat" livery, awaiting full LNWR livery & branding (corrosion repair complete, unrefurbished).
350103: LM livery, LNWR branding (no corrosion repair, unrefurbished)
350104: LNWR "undercoat" livery, awaiting full LNWR livery & branding (corrosion repair complete, unrefurbished).
350105: LM livery, LNWR branding (no corrosion repair, unrefurbished).
350106: LNWR "undercoat" livery, awaiting full LNWR livery & branding (corrosion repair complete, refurbished).
350107-109: LM livery, LNWR branding (no corrosion repair, unrefurbished).
350110: LM "Project 110" livery, LNWR branding (no corrosion repair, refurbished)
350111-112: LM livery, LNWR branding (no corrosion repair, unrefurbished).
350113: LM livery, LNWR branding (no corrosion repair, refurbished).
350114: LM livery, LNWR branding (no corrosion repair, unrefurbished).
350115: LNWR "undercoat" livery, awaiting full LNWR livery & branding (corrosion repair complete, refurbished).
350116: LM livery, LNWR branding (no corrosion repair, refurbished).
350117-122: LM livery, LNWR branding (no corrosion repair, unrefurbished).
350123: LNWR "undercoat" livery, awaiting full LNWR livery & branding (corrosion repair complete, refurbished).
350124-125: LM livery, LNWR branding (no corrosion repair, unrefurbished).
350126: LNWR "undercoat" livery, awaiting full LNWR livery & branding (corrosion repair complete, refurbished).
350127-128: LM livery, LNWR branding (no corrosion repair, unrefurbished).
350129: LNWR "undercoat" livery, awaiting full LNWR livery & branding (corrosion repair complete, refurbished).
350130: LNWR "undercoat" livery, awaiting full LNWR livery & branding (corrosion repair complete, refurbished).

Class 350/2 (due to leave the franchise upon introduction of Class 730s)
350231: LNWR "outgoing" livery.
350232: LNWR "outgoing" livery.
350233: LM livery, LNWR branding.
350234: LNWR "outgoing" livery.
350235: LM livery (with BTP wrap), LNWR branding.
350236-238: LM livery, LNWR branding.
350239: LNWR "outgoing" livery.
350240: LNWR "outgoing" livery.
350241-243: LM livery, LNWR branding
350244: LNWR "outgoing" livery.
350245: LNWR "outgoing" livery.
350246-251: LM livery, LNWR branding.
350252-254: LNWR "outgoing" livery.
350255: LM livery, LNWR branding.
350256: LM livery, LNWR branding.
350257-259: LNWR "outgoing" livery.
350260: LM livery, LNWR branding.
350261: LM livery, LNWR branding.
350262: LNWR "outgoing" livery.
350263: LNWR "outgoing" livery.
350264-266: LM livery, LNWR branding.
350267: LNWR "outgoing" livery.

Class 350/3 - all reliveried into full (revised) LNWR livery with 1st Class stripe
350368: Full LNWR livery with "Resorts World Birmingham" advertising branding
350369: Full LNWR livery with "Edgbaston Cricket Ground" advertising branding
350370: Full LNWR livery with "Cadbury World" advertising branding
350371: Full LNWR livery with "Birmingham Airport" advertising branding
350372: Full LNWR livery with "Visit Liverpool" advertising branding
350373: Full LNWR livery with "Birmingham Hippodrome" advertising branding
350374: Full LNWR livery with "Liverpool Airport" advertising branding
350375: Full LNWR livery with "Madame Tussauds" advertising branding
350376: Full LNWR livery with "Wizarding World of Harry Potter" advertising branding
350377: Full LNWR livery with "RSC: Visit Stratford upon Avon" advertising branding

Class 350/4 (units leased to TPE in bold)
350401: Full (revised) LNWR livery with 1st Class stripe. Refurbished. Large unit no's.
350402: Full (revised) LNWR livery with 1st Class Stripe. Unrefurbished. Large unit no's.
350403: Full (revised) LNWR livery with 1st Class Stripe. Unrefurbished. Large unit no's.
350404: Full (revised) LNWR livery with 1st Class stripe. Unrefurbished. Large unit no's.
350405: Full (revised) LNWR livery with 1st Class stripe. Unrefurbished. Large unit no's.
350406: Full (revised) LNWR livery with 1st Class Stripe. Unrefurbished. Large unit no's.
350407: Full (revised) LNWR livery with 1st Class Stripe. Unrefurbished. Large unit no's.
350408: Full (revised) LNWR livery with 1st Class Stripe. Unrefurbished. Large unit no's.
350409: Full (revised) LNWR livery with 1st Class Stripe. Unrefurbished. Large unit no's.
350410: Full (revised) LNWR livery with 1st Class stripe. Unrefurbished. Large unit no's.

 

[kraiken]

I spotted 350409 at Manchester Oxford Road in LNWR livery with the 1st class stripe forming the delayed 0821 to Manchester Airport (0422 from Glasgow Central). Very unusual to see a newly rebranded train on the 'wrong' lease - usually it's the other way round.

 

[59CosG95]

I spotted 350409 at Manchester Oxford Road in LNWR livery with the 1st class stripe forming the delayed 0821 to Manchester Airport (0422 from Glasgow Central). Very unusual to see a newly rebranded train on the 'wrong' lease - usually it's the other way round.

Seeing a 350 in LNWR on TPE metals seems to be the status quo at the moment, until there are enough 397s accepted (see the 397 thread for more details). But that does however complete the rewrap of the 350/4s, so thanks for the update!

 

[59CosG95]

Can confirm that Stratford Parkway to The Lakes (inclusive) now ALL have WMR running boards/signage. I think only Stratford-upon-Avon itself remains, probably as refurbishment work is still ongoing there.

 

[59CosG95]

Additionally, there have been a couple of 172/0 moves from Tyseley to Ilford in recent weeks - is this for the fitment of plugs to the class?

 

[Spirit555]

323210 is not refurbished and 323221 is refurbished.

HTH

Mark

 

[Dan15812]

I'm quite surprised WMT haven't published any media, marketing or even a time-lapse video showing their refurbishment!