Grand Central
Grand Central
(19 Jun 2015, 1:49 pm)Davie Do Grand Central send trains through Durham?
(19 Jun 2015, 1:49 pm)Davie Do Grand Central send trains through Durham?
It was 5Z80. Heaton to Doncaster Roberts Road Yard
Empty Coaching Stock
Aircraft flown on:
744, 77W, 772, E145, E190, E170, E175, E195, A319, A320, A320NEO, A321, A321NEO, A330-200, A330-300, A340-600 763, 752, 733, 737, 738, CRJ900, CRJ1000
Favourite aircraft: G-STBL/G-ZBKL
Currently on 180112 on the 1647 from KGX to SUN. Noticed it has had the vestibules redone with black flooring and the Grand Central logo on. Looks good. Shame the rest of the carriage is still in First colours... Here's hoping this will change! Air con is working, though!
Aircraft flown on:
744, 77W, 772, E145, E190, E170, E175, E195, A319, A320, A320NEO, A321, A321NEO, A330-200, A330-300, A340-600 763, 752, 733, 737, 738, CRJ900, CRJ1000
Favourite aircraft: G-STBL/G-ZBKL
(26 Jul 2015, 5:49 pm)8222 Currently on 180112 on the 1647 from KGX to SUN. Noticed it has had the vestibules redone with black flooring and the Grand Central logo on. Looks good. Shame the rest of the carriage is still in First colours... Here's hoping this will change! Air con is working, though!
Aircraft flown on:
744, 77W, 772, E145, E190, E170, E175, E195, A319, A320, A320NEO, A321, A321NEO, A330-200, A330-300, A340-600 763, 752, 733, 737, 738, CRJ900, CRJ1000
Favourite aircraft: G-STBL/G-ZBKL
(26 Jul 2015, 5:49 pm)8222 Currently on 180112 on the 1647 from KGX to SUN. Noticed it has had the vestibules redone with black flooring and the Grand Central logo on. Looks good. Shame the rest of the carriage is still in First colours... Here's hoping this will change! Air con is working, though!
Aircraft flown on:
744, 77W, 772, E145, E190, E170, E175, E195, A319, A320, A320NEO, A321, A321NEO, A330-200, A330-300, A340-600 763, 752, 733, 737, 738, CRJ900, CRJ1000
Favourite aircraft: G-STBL/G-ZBKL
Aircraft flown on:
744, 77W, 772, E145, E190, E170, E175, E195, A319, A320, A320NEO, A321, A321NEO, A330-200, A330-300, A340-600 763, 752, 733, 737, 738, CRJ900, CRJ1000
Favourite aircraft: G-STBL/G-ZBKL
I think it's something to do with the money they earn. Don't ask me how it works, but I remember reading a few years back that they take a hefty chunk of money from East Coast for operating York - Kings Cross. I think they get a bigger amount of money than what fares they actually take for their services alone. I think the same is true for Hull Trains and is the reason why the West Yorkshire service stops at Doncaster. I think it's all divided up proportionally. If it went to Newcastle, I think the Rail Regulators wouldn't allow it as they would be seen to take too much money from the main ECML route, hence the random start point of Sunderland.
Aircraft flown on:
744, 77W, 772, E145, E190, E170, E175, E195, A319, A320, A320NEO, A321, A321NEO, A330-200, A330-300, A340-600 763, 752, 733, 737, 738, CRJ900, CRJ1000
Favourite aircraft: G-STBL/G-ZBKL
(27 Jul 2015, 6:53 pm)Busman69 So why do none of these trains ever stop at Newcastle? they end up at Heaton anyway so they may as well try and compete with the other services from there such as East Coast. Plus it means an extra service from Durham and Hartlepool to Newcastle.
Aircraft flown on:
744, 77W, 772, E145, E190, E170, E175, E195, A319, A320, A320NEO, A321, A321NEO, A330-200, A330-300, A340-600 763, 752, 733, 737, 738, CRJ900, CRJ1000
Favourite aircraft: G-STBL/G-ZBKL
(27 Jul 2015, 6:53 pm)Busman69 So why do none of these trains ever stop at Newcastle? they end up at Heaton anyway so they may as well try and compete with the other services from there such as East Coast. Plus it means an extra service from Durham and Hartlepool to Newcastle.
Aircraft flown on:
744, 77W, 772, E145, E190, E170, E175, E195, A319, A320, A320NEO, A321, A321NEO, A330-200, A330-300, A340-600 763, 752, 733, 737, 738, CRJ900, CRJ1000
Favourite aircraft: G-STBL/G-ZBKL
(27 Jul 2015, 8:01 pm)8222 I think it's something to do with the money they earn. Don't ask me how it works, but I remember reading a few years back that they take a hefty chunk of money from East Coast for operating York - Kings Cross. I think they get a bigger amount of money than what fares they actually take for their services alone. I think the same is true for Hull Trains and is the reason why the West Yorkshire service stops at Doncaster. I think it's all divided up proportionally. If it went to Newcastle, I think the Rail Regulators wouldn't allow it as they would be seen to take too much money from the main ECML route, hence the random start point of Sunderland.
(27 Jul 2015, 8:01 pm)8222 I think it's something to do with the money they earn. Don't ask me how it works, but I remember reading a few years back that they take a hefty chunk of money from East Coast for operating York - Kings Cross. I think they get a bigger amount of money than what fares they actually take for their services alone. I think the same is true for Hull Trains and is the reason why the West Yorkshire service stops at Doncaster. I think it's all divided up proportionally. If it went to Newcastle, I think the Rail Regulators wouldn't allow it as they would be seen to take too much money from the main ECML route, hence the random start point of Sunderland.
Aircraft flown on:
744, 77W, 772, E145, E190, E170, E175, E195, A319, A320, A320NEO, A321, A321NEO, A330-200, A330-300, A340-600 763, 752, 733, 737, 738, CRJ900, CRJ1000
Favourite aircraft: G-STBL/G-ZBKL
That's what it appears to be. But you know, David Cameron has to look after his mates at Stagecoach/Virgin/First and not the general public...
Aircraft flown on:
744, 77W, 772, E145, E190, E170, E175, E195, A319, A320, A320NEO, A321, A321NEO, A330-200, A330-300, A340-600 763, 752, 733, 737, 738, CRJ900, CRJ1000
Favourite aircraft: G-STBL/G-ZBKL
(27 Jul 2015, 8:20 pm)Busman69 That's quite worrying, as it seems that would be a direct barrier to any competition, and being detrimental to the consumer. Is there not a competition regulator for these things, to stop one service creating a monopoly.
(27 Jul 2015, 8:20 pm)Busman69 That's quite worrying, as it seems that would be a direct barrier to any competition, and being detrimental to the consumer. Is there not a competition regulator for these things, to stop one service creating a monopoly.
(27 Jul 2015, 8:37 pm)Andreos1 You would think so.
But look at who operates on the ECML, WCML and Midland Mainline and their shareholders.
Then look at who operates coach services between Scotland and England down both sides of the country and who flies from Edinburgh to London.
There is a common theme and the two dominant figures both have beards
The operators into London from the home counties are also worth looking at.
The main player, have their registered office on Grey St.
The open market has failed the consumer.
Aircraft flown on:
744, 77W, 772, E145, E190, E170, E175, E195, A319, A320, A320NEO, A321, A321NEO, A330-200, A330-300, A340-600 763, 752, 733, 737, 738, CRJ900, CRJ1000
Favourite aircraft: G-STBL/G-ZBKL
(27 Jul 2015, 8:37 pm)Andreos1 You would think so.
But look at who operates on the ECML, WCML and Midland Mainline and their shareholders.
Then look at who operates coach services between Scotland and England down both sides of the country and who flies from Edinburgh to London.
There is a common theme and the two dominant figures both have beards
The operators into London from the home counties are also worth looking at.
The main player, have their registered office on Grey St.
The open market has failed the consumer.
Aircraft flown on:
744, 77W, 772, E145, E190, E170, E175, E195, A319, A320, A320NEO, A321, A321NEO, A330-200, A330-300, A340-600 763, 752, 733, 737, 738, CRJ900, CRJ1000
Favourite aircraft: G-STBL/G-ZBKL
Aircraft flown on:
744, 77W, 772, E145, E190, E170, E175, E195, A319, A320, A320NEO, A321, A321NEO, A330-200, A330-300, A340-600 763, 752, 733, 737, 738, CRJ900, CRJ1000
Favourite aircraft: G-STBL/G-ZBKL
Has anyone else experienced the new Grand Central 180 first class?
Personally, I think the seats are dead smart, but not a fan of the vinyl wraps on the windows, they really restrict the view you get.
I sincerely hope they do something to the class 180 standard class, the old first moquette is looking extremely tired and does not fit with their brand identity at all.
Aircraft flown on:
744, 77W, 772, E145, E190, E170, E175, E195, A319, A320, A320NEO, A321, A321NEO, A330-200, A330-300, A340-600 763, 752, 733, 737, 738, CRJ900, CRJ1000
Favourite aircraft: G-STBL/G-ZBKL
(20 Dec 2015, 12:51 pm)8222 Has anyone else experienced the new Grand Central 180 first class?
Personally, I think the seats are dead smart, but not a fan of the vinyl wraps on the windows, they really restrict the view you get.
I sincerely hope they do something to the class 180 standard class, the old first moquette is looking extremely tired and does not fit with their brand identity at all.
Aircraft flown on:
744, 77W, 772, E145, E190, E170, E175, E195, A319, A320, A320NEO, A321, A321NEO, A330-200, A330-300, A340-600 763, 752, 733, 737, 738, CRJ900, CRJ1000
Favourite aircraft: G-STBL/G-ZBKL
(20 Dec 2015, 12:51 pm)8222 Has anyone else experienced the new Grand Central 180 first class?
Personally, I think the seats are dead smart, but not a fan of the vinyl wraps on the windows, they really restrict the view you get.
I sincerely hope they do something to the class 180 standard class, the old first moquette is looking extremely tired and does not fit with their brand identity at all.
Aircraft flown on:
744, 77W, 772, E145, E190, E170, E175, E195, A319, A320, A320NEO, A321, A321NEO, A330-200, A330-300, A340-600 763, 752, 733, 737, 738, CRJ900, CRJ1000
Favourite aircraft: G-STBL/G-ZBKL
Aircraft flown on:
744, 77W, 772, E145, E190, E170, E175, E195, A319, A320, A320NEO, A321, A321NEO, A330-200, A330-300, A340-600 763, 752, 733, 737, 738, CRJ900, CRJ1000
Favourite aircraft: G-STBL/G-ZBKL
Has anyone else seen this on Grand Central's FB page:
https://www.facebook.com/grandcentralrai...89/?type=3&theater
Aircraft flown on:
744, 77W, 772, E145, E190, E170, E175, E195, A319, A320, A320NEO, A321, A321NEO, A330-200, A330-300, A340-600 763, 752, 733, 737, 738, CRJ900, CRJ1000
Favourite aircraft: G-STBL/G-ZBKL
(09 May 2016, 7:35 pm)8222 Has anyone else seen this on Grand Central's FB page:
https://www.facebook.com/grandcentralrai...89/?type=3&theater
(09 May 2016, 7:35 pm)8222 Has anyone else seen this on Grand Central's FB page:
https://www.facebook.com/grandcentralrai...89/?type=3&theater
(09 May 2016, 7:38 pm)South Tyne Lad Blackpool to London Euston via the WCML has been accepted http://www.alliancerail.co.uk/2015/08/07...nd-london/
Aircraft flown on:
744, 77W, 772, E145, E190, E170, E175, E195, A319, A320, A320NEO, A321, A321NEO, A330-200, A330-300, A340-600 763, 752, 733, 737, 738, CRJ900, CRJ1000
Favourite aircraft: G-STBL/G-ZBKL
(09 May 2016, 7:38 pm)South Tyne Lad Blackpool to London Euston via the WCML has been accepted http://www.alliancerail.co.uk/2015/08/07...nd-london/
Aircraft flown on:
744, 77W, 772, E145, E190, E170, E175, E195, A319, A320, A320NEO, A321, A321NEO, A330-200, A330-300, A340-600 763, 752, 733, 737, 738, CRJ900, CRJ1000
Favourite aircraft: G-STBL/G-ZBKL
(09 May 2016, 7:43 pm)8222 I thought they would have left publicising that to a later date. I was hoping for a refurb of standard class on the 180s... Here's hoping!
(09 May 2016, 7:43 pm)8222 I thought they would have left publicising that to a later date. I was hoping for a refurb of standard class on the 180s... Here's hoping!
(09 May 2016, 7:35 pm)8222 Has anyone else seen this on Grand Central's FB page:
https://www.facebook.com/grandcentralrai...89/?type=3&theater
(09 May 2016, 7:35 pm)8222 Has anyone else seen this on Grand Central's FB page:
https://www.facebook.com/grandcentralrai...89/?type=3&theater