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Andreos1



14,155
06 Jan 2016, 11:59 pm #21
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-sc...s-35240697

Dumfries diversion to be extended

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Andreos1
06 Jan 2016, 11:59 pm #21

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-sc...s-35240697

Dumfries diversion to be extended


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Andreos1



14,155
09 Jan 2016, 11:26 am #22
(06 Jan 2016, 11:59 pm)Andreos1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-sc...s-35240697

Dumfries diversion to be extended

It turns out that the diversion of the VTWC services will have an impact on Scotrail services on the route.

Although VTWC are only calling at Kilmarnock, a number of Scotrail trains which would normally use the route and call at all stations, are being replaced by road transport.
I assume this diversion will last longer than the Tyne Valley line closure and there will be some impact on Scotrail services to Newcastle.

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Andreos1
09 Jan 2016, 11:26 am #22

(06 Jan 2016, 11:59 pm)Andreos1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-sc...s-35240697

Dumfries diversion to be extended

It turns out that the diversion of the VTWC services will have an impact on Scotrail services on the route.

Although VTWC are only calling at Kilmarnock, a number of Scotrail trains which would normally use the route and call at all stations, are being replaced by road transport.
I assume this diversion will last longer than the Tyne Valley line closure and there will be some impact on Scotrail services to Newcastle.


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tyresmoke



5,303
09 Jan 2016, 11:51 pm #23
Story is a bit of out of date now. Current talk is late March early April for reopening!
Tyne Valley expected to be shut til March at least too
tyresmoke
09 Jan 2016, 11:51 pm #23

Story is a bit of out of date now. Current talk is late March early April for reopening!
Tyne Valley expected to be shut til March at least too

Andreos1



14,155
04 Dec 2016, 10:49 pm #24
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-gl...t-38200123

Incident involving a VT Voyager

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Andreos1
04 Dec 2016, 10:49 pm #24

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-gl...t-38200123

Incident involving a VT Voyager


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S813 FVK



6,030
05 Dec 2016, 5:48 pm #25
(04 Dec 2016, 10:49 pm)Andreos1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-gl...t-38200123

Incident involving a VT Voyager

Service involved for anybody who cares was 1S76. It is usually the 14:30 from Euston but was cancelled and started at Carlisle due to overhead line issues which is the reason given at the top of the RTT page. However, using the news articles and Google maps (last report is the last point prior to Carluke station and Cleghorn LC is just south of Carluke), the times appear to match.

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/Y8...3/advanced
S813 FVK
05 Dec 2016, 5:48 pm #25

(04 Dec 2016, 10:49 pm)Andreos1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-gl...t-38200123

Incident involving a VT Voyager

Service involved for anybody who cares was 1S76. It is usually the 14:30 from Euston but was cancelled and started at Carlisle due to overhead line issues which is the reason given at the top of the RTT page. However, using the news articles and Google maps (last report is the last point prior to Carluke station and Cleghorn LC is just south of Carluke), the times appear to match.

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/Y8...3/advanced

citaro5284



3,231
05 Dec 2016, 6:29 pm #26
(05 Dec 2016, 5:48 pm)S813 FVK Service involved for anybody who cares was 1S76. It is usually the 14:30 from Euston but was cancelled and started at Carlisle due to overhead line issues which is the reason given at the top of the RTT page. However, using the news articles and Google maps (last report is the last point prior to Carluke station and Cleghorn LC is just south of Carluke), the times appear to match.

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/Y8...3/advanced

Aye it was 1S76.  It was suppose to be a Class 390.  I think it started at Preston and not Carlisle mind  Tongue
citaro5284
05 Dec 2016, 6:29 pm #26

(05 Dec 2016, 5:48 pm)S813 FVK Service involved for anybody who cares was 1S76. It is usually the 14:30 from Euston but was cancelled and started at Carlisle due to overhead line issues which is the reason given at the top of the RTT page. However, using the news articles and Google maps (last report is the last point prior to Carluke station and Cleghorn LC is just south of Carluke), the times appear to match.

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/Y8...3/advanced

Aye it was 1S76.  It was suppose to be a Class 390.  I think it started at Preston and not Carlisle mind  Tongue

S813 FVK



6,030
05 Dec 2016, 6:41 pm #27
(05 Dec 2016, 6:29 pm)citaro5284 Aye it was 1S76.  It was suppose to be a Class 390.  I think it started at Preston and not Carlisle mind  Tongue

Thought so - not too sure how it would have ended up over 200 minutes late if not involved in that incident (assuming all trains not involved would be terminated before they got to the incident site) Duh! I don't even know why I said Carlisle haha.
Edited 05 Dec 2016, 6:42 pm by S813 FVK.
S813 FVK
05 Dec 2016, 6:41 pm #27

(05 Dec 2016, 6:29 pm)citaro5284 Aye it was 1S76.  It was suppose to be a Class 390.  I think it started at Preston and not Carlisle mind  Tongue

Thought so - not too sure how it would have ended up over 200 minutes late if not involved in that incident (assuming all trains not involved would be terminated before they got to the incident site) Duh! I don't even know why I said Carlisle haha.

Andreos1



14,155
22 Jun 2017, 2:06 pm #28
http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/singl...chise.html

WCML bidders.

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Andreos1
22 Jun 2017, 2:06 pm #28

http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/singl...chise.html

WCML bidders.


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07 Jul 2017, 6:02 pm #29
Virgin Trains online seat sale is now go...!
https://www.virgintrains.co.uk/

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07 Jul 2017, 6:02 pm #29

Virgin Trains online seat sale is now go...!
https://www.virgintrains.co.uk/


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14 Sep 2017, 3:35 pm #30
390010 now carries the interim Virgin Trains "Flowing Silk" livery, it's a basic version of the Azuma.
Edited 14 Sep 2017, 3:36 pm by omnicity4659.
omnicity4659
14 Sep 2017, 3:35 pm #30

390010 now carries the interim Virgin Trains "Flowing Silk" livery, it's a basic version of the Azuma.

8222



314
14 Sep 2017, 8:33 pm #31
(14 Sep 2017, 3:35 pm)omnicity4659 390010 now carries the interim Virgin Trains "Flowing Silk" livery, it's a basic version of the Azuma.

I am desperate to see this!!

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

8222
14 Sep 2017, 8:33 pm #31

(14 Sep 2017, 3:35 pm)omnicity4659 390010 now carries the interim Virgin Trains "Flowing Silk" livery, it's a basic version of the Azuma.

I am desperate to see this!!


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

citaro5284



3,231
14 Sep 2017, 8:52 pm #32
(14 Sep 2017, 8:33 pm)8222 I am desperate to see this!!
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citaro5284
14 Sep 2017, 8:52 pm #32

(14 Sep 2017, 8:33 pm)8222 I am desperate to see this!!

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8222



314
17 Sep 2017, 8:02 am #33
They could have done so much more....

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

8222
17 Sep 2017, 8:02 am #33

They could have done so much more....


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

S813 FVK



6,030
17 Sep 2017, 8:31 am #34
(17 Sep 2017, 8:02 am)8222 They could have done so much more....

Sam Jessup has essentially confirmed that more will be added to it if they were to win the next franchise:
https://twitter.com/samjessupdesign/stat...5973840899
S813 FVK
17 Sep 2017, 8:31 am #34

(17 Sep 2017, 8:02 am)8222 They could have done so much more....

Sam Jessup has essentially confirmed that more will be added to it if they were to win the next franchise:
https://twitter.com/samjessupdesign/stat...5973840899

Andreos1



14,155
14 Aug 2019, 6:39 pm #35

Franchise winners announced!


https://news.sky.com/story/first-trenita...s-11785017


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Andreos1
14 Aug 2019, 6:39 pm #35

Franchise winners announced!


https://news.sky.com/story/first-trenita...s-11785017


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8222



314
15 Aug 2019, 12:47 pm #36

What's your thoughts?


My views on First are mixed - FCC was a disaster when I used them several times and FGW outside of London seemed to be bad; but the FGW I've used into and out of London has been fine.


They seem to be trying their best to modernise TransPennine which is good.


(14 Aug 2019, 6:39 pm)Andreos1

Franchise winners announced!


https://news.sky.com/story/first-trenita...s-11785017



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

8222
15 Aug 2019, 12:47 pm #36

What's your thoughts?


My views on First are mixed - FCC was a disaster when I used them several times and FGW outside of London seemed to be bad; but the FGW I've used into and out of London has been fine.


They seem to be trying their best to modernise TransPennine which is good.


(14 Aug 2019, 6:39 pm)Andreos1

Franchise winners announced!


https://news.sky.com/story/first-trenita...s-11785017



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

Andreos1



14,155
15 Aug 2019, 4:07 pm #37

(15 Aug 2019, 12:47 pm)8222

What's your thoughts?


My views on First are mixed - FCC was a disaster when I used them several times and FGW outside of London seemed to be bad; but the FGW I've used into and out of London has been fine.


They seem to be trying their best to modernise TransPennine which is good.




I'm glad to see the over-hyped, NHS suing Virgin brand disappearing from the network.

They did nothing for me, other than annoyed at their own PR spin - as seen on the ECML too.


I've used FGW quite a bit in and out of Paddington and on local stuff around Hampshire, Berkshire Oxfordshire and the Cotswolds and don't have any major issues with them. Others may say different.


I haven't used C2C since TrenItalia moved in on the Fenchurch St routes, so can't comment on ops there.



My first instinct is that Trenitalia are using the First brand to get a foothold on longer distance stuff within the UK.

However, I wonder if it is actually the other way round and First will be stealing one or two of the Italians ideas.


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Andreos1
15 Aug 2019, 4:07 pm #37

(15 Aug 2019, 12:47 pm)8222

What's your thoughts?


My views on First are mixed - FCC was a disaster when I used them several times and FGW outside of London seemed to be bad; but the FGW I've used into and out of London has been fine.


They seem to be trying their best to modernise TransPennine which is good.




I'm glad to see the over-hyped, NHS suing Virgin brand disappearing from the network.

They did nothing for me, other than annoyed at their own PR spin - as seen on the ECML too.


I've used FGW quite a bit in and out of Paddington and on local stuff around Hampshire, Berkshire Oxfordshire and the Cotswolds and don't have any major issues with them. Others may say different.


I haven't used C2C since TrenItalia moved in on the Fenchurch St routes, so can't comment on ops there.



My first instinct is that Trenitalia are using the First brand to get a foothold on longer distance stuff within the UK.

However, I wonder if it is actually the other way round and First will be stealing one or two of the Italians ideas.


'Illegitimis non carborundum'

8222



314
16 Aug 2019, 9:09 am #38
I agree with Virgin. The whole ECML-thing was a shocker. I flew VS for the first time this year (as it was that or Iberia, who I despise) and there was too much 'happy jazz' - but the actual service was quite poor compared to BA. BA crews don't mind you going to the galley for extra snacks, drinks and will chat. These seemed like we had put their noses out of joint by asking for a glass of water. I felt the Birmingham first class offering were pretty poor with Virgin (had to do that a few times from Euston). It'll be interesting to see what will happen. I also wonder if they'll take any 222s from EMR when they become available.

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

8222
16 Aug 2019, 9:09 am #38

I agree with Virgin. The whole ECML-thing was a shocker. I flew VS for the first time this year (as it was that or Iberia, who I despise) and there was too much 'happy jazz' - but the actual service was quite poor compared to BA. BA crews don't mind you going to the galley for extra snacks, drinks and will chat. These seemed like we had put their noses out of joint by asking for a glass of water. I felt the Birmingham first class offering were pretty poor with Virgin (had to do that a few times from Euston). It'll be interesting to see what will happen. I also wonder if they'll take any 222s from EMR when they become available.


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

Adrian



9,566
16 Aug 2019, 6:53 pm #39

There's a sense of irony about this. Yet again we're privatising part of a franchise, to a state-ran operator from another EU country.


I'm pleased Virgin were disqualified from bidding, but its a shame it was over Pension rules, rather than the huge burden they put on the tax payer when they threw the keys for the East Coast franchise back. Any operator that does that, should not get anywhere near a bidding process for another franchise. At least until they pay up the money they committed to in their franchise agreement.


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Adrian
16 Aug 2019, 6:53 pm #39

There's a sense of irony about this. Yet again we're privatising part of a franchise, to a state-ran operator from another EU country.


I'm pleased Virgin were disqualified from bidding, but its a shame it was over Pension rules, rather than the huge burden they put on the tax payer when they threw the keys for the East Coast franchise back. Any operator that does that, should not get anywhere near a bidding process for another franchise. At least until they pay up the money they committed to in their franchise agreement.


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314
17 Aug 2019, 8:45 am #40

I whole-heartedly agree. Though we keep tarnishing Virgin - it's as much Stagecoach's fault. I don't think they get the same amount of grief as Virgin.


I'll be interested to see what the additional trains are. I want to know where the EMT 222s are going to go when the 80x series come online.


(16 Aug 2019, 6:53 pm)Adrian

There's a sense of irony about this. Yet again we're privatising part of a franchise, to a state-ran operator from another EU country.


I'm pleased Virgin were disqualified from bidding, but its a shame it was over Pension rules, rather than the huge burden they put on the tax payer when they threw the keys for the East Coast franchise back. Any operator that does that, should not get anywhere near a bidding process for another franchise. At least until they pay up the money they committed to in their franchise agreement.



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

8222
17 Aug 2019, 8:45 am #40

I whole-heartedly agree. Though we keep tarnishing Virgin - it's as much Stagecoach's fault. I don't think they get the same amount of grief as Virgin.


I'll be interested to see what the additional trains are. I want to know where the EMT 222s are going to go when the 80x series come online.


(16 Aug 2019, 6:53 pm)Adrian

There's a sense of irony about this. Yet again we're privatising part of a franchise, to a state-ran operator from another EU country.


I'm pleased Virgin were disqualified from bidding, but its a shame it was over Pension rules, rather than the huge burden they put on the tax payer when they threw the keys for the East Coast franchise back. Any operator that does that, should not get anywhere near a bidding process for another franchise. At least until they pay up the money they committed to in their franchise agreement.



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

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