LNER (Formerly Virgin Trains East Coast & East Coast)
LNER (Formerly Virgin Trains East Coast & East Coast)
(31 Dec 2015, 12:49 pm)8222 I'm heading VTEC first class in a few weeks on a booked-HST run from KGX. Hopefully will get a newly refurbished set! See how it compares to Grand Central's 180 refurb.
By the way - does anyone know how the platforming works at Sunderland for the VTEC departure/arrival? I can't help but think the train would be too long to fit as the 6-coach GC set just fits.
(31 Dec 2015, 12:49 pm)8222 I'm heading VTEC first class in a few weeks on a booked-HST run from KGX. Hopefully will get a newly refurbished set! See how it compares to Grand Central's 180 refurb.
By the way - does anyone know how the platforming works at Sunderland for the VTEC departure/arrival? I can't help but think the train would be too long to fit as the 6-coach GC set just fits.
(31 Dec 2015, 12:49 pm)8222 I'm heading VTEC first class in a few weeks on a booked-HST run from KGX. Hopefully will get a newly refurbished set! See how it compares to Grand Central's 180 refurb.
By the way - does anyone know how the platforming works at Sunderland for the VTEC departure/arrival? I can't help but think the train would be too long to fit as the 6-coach GC set just fits.
(31 Dec 2015, 12:49 pm)8222 I'm heading VTEC first class in a few weeks on a booked-HST run from KGX. Hopefully will get a newly refurbished set! See how it compares to Grand Central's 180 refurb.
By the way - does anyone know how the platforming works at Sunderland for the VTEC departure/arrival? I can't help but think the train would be too long to fit as the 6-coach GC set just fits.
(31 Dec 2015, 12:49 pm)8222 I'm heading VTEC first class in a few weeks on a booked-HST run from KGX. Hopefully will get a newly refurbished set! See how it compares to Grand Central's 180 refurb.
By the way - does anyone know how the platforming works at Sunderland for the VTEC departure/arrival? I can't help but think the train would be too long to fit as the 6-coach GC set just fits.
(31 Dec 2015, 3:31 pm)Andreos1 Not looking forward to leather, when suited and booted for work on a hot day!
I think I asked a question re platform allocations a while back and whether it would be on a north or southbound platform (despite heading north).
Seeing GC use both, depending on which side the Metro is approaching from, may have an impact - if one is due.
GC have used Ryhope Junction as a holding point in the past. I wonder if VTEC may use that.
(31 Dec 2015, 12:49 pm)8222 I'm heading VTEC first class in a few weeks on a booked-HST run from KGX. Hopefully will get a newly refurbished set! See how it compares to Grand Central's 180 refurb.
By the way - does anyone know how the platforming works at Sunderland for the VTEC departure/arrival? I can't help but think the train would be too long to fit as the 6-coach GC set just fits.
(31 Dec 2015, 3:31 pm)Andreos1 Not looking forward to leather, when suited and booted for work on a hot day!
I think I asked a question re platform allocations a while back and whether it would be on a north or southbound platform (despite heading north).
Seeing GC use both, depending on which side the Metro is approaching from, may have an impact - if one is due.
GC have used Ryhope Junction as a holding point in the past. I wonder if VTEC may use that.
(31 Dec 2015, 3:39 pm)Dan According to Real Time Trains (http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/search/b...12/29/0500), the service uses Platform 3, which is the Airport-bound Metro platform. The photograph citaro5284 uploaded above would suggest that it stretches up towards Platform 4, which is the platform Northern Rail services use during the day.
Having used the 0544 Metro previously, I know that this service used to use Platform 3, as it terminated in Park Lane on the platform towards Airport rather than South Hylton. It appears, assuming RTT is correct, that this service now uses Platform 2 (as it does during the day).
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
(31 Dec 2015, 3:39 pm)Dan According to Real Time Trains (http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/search/b...12/29/0500), the service uses Platform 3, which is the Airport-bound Metro platform. The photograph citaro5284 uploaded above would suggest that it stretches up towards Platform 4, which is the platform Northern Rail services use during the day.
Having used the 0544 Metro previously, I know that this service used to use Platform 3, as it terminated in Park Lane on the platform towards Airport rather than South Hylton. It appears, assuming RTT is correct, that this service now uses Platform 2 (as it does during the day).
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
(31 Dec 2015, 6:16 pm)8222 I had a look on the Virgin app last night and it suggested it arrived into P2. It would make sense so that trains to/from Park Lane can use P4/3; thus the VTEC set not blocking the Park Lane pathway.
(31 Dec 2015, 6:16 pm)8222 I had a look on the Virgin app last night and it suggested it arrived into P2. It would make sense so that trains to/from Park Lane can use P4/3; thus the VTEC set not blocking the Park Lane pathway.
VTEC currently have a sale on seats for travel up until 23rd March (with a few dates not included). 200,000 seats from £5 each way on sale until 9pm on Friday 8th.
https://www.virgintrainseastcoast.com/sp...seat-sale/
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
VTEC have been operating their Anglo-Scottish services via the Durham Coast Line this weekend. Nice to see a candy cane fly through Seaham this afternoon!
Also: I know the 91s are of the wrong gauge for the shared Metro track - are the 220/221s of Cross Country, too?
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
(10 Jan 2016, 7:57 pm)8222 VTEC have been operating their Anglo-Scottish services via the Durham Coast Line this weekend. Nice to see a candy cane fly through Seaham this afternoon!
Also: I know the 91s are of the wrong gauge for the shared Metro track - are the 220/221s of Cross Country, too?
(10 Jan 2016, 7:57 pm)8222 VTEC have been operating their Anglo-Scottish services via the Durham Coast Line this weekend. Nice to see a candy cane fly through Seaham this afternoon!
Also: I know the 91s are of the wrong gauge for the shared Metro track - are the 220/221s of Cross Country, too?
Final end of year report, reveals record breaking performance by East Coast, prior to sell-off.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/bri...ar_twitter
(10 Jan 2016, 7:57 pm)8222 VTEC have been operating their Anglo-Scottish services via the Durham Coast Line this weekend. Nice to see a candy cane fly through Seaham this afternoon!
Also: I know the 91s are of the wrong gauge for the shared Metro track - are the 220/221s of Cross Country, too?
(10 Jan 2016, 7:57 pm)8222 VTEC have been operating their Anglo-Scottish services via the Durham Coast Line this weekend. Nice to see a candy cane fly through Seaham this afternoon!
Also: I know the 91s are of the wrong gauge for the shared Metro track - are the 220/221s of Cross Country, too?
(16 Jan 2016, 9:12 pm)South Tyne Lad A few Evening Edinburgh Diagrams tonight were formed of 91s and Mk4s with 67008 dragging the 1655 departure from York
220s are Compatible not sure about 221s though with the different bogie type might affect the route availability, Back in the days of Virgin Crosscountry in 2003 a 220 had to make a emergency diversion over the Durham Coast.
(16 Jan 2016, 9:12 pm)South Tyne Lad A few Evening Edinburgh Diagrams tonight were formed of 91s and Mk4s with 67008 dragging the 1655 departure from York
220s are Compatible not sure about 221s though with the different bogie type might affect the route availability, Back in the days of Virgin Crosscountry in 2003 a 220 had to make a emergency diversion over the Durham Coast.
(16 Jan 2016, 9:13 pm)DanPicken 220/1 are cleared for the DCL.
(16 Jan 2016, 9:13 pm)DanPicken 220/1 are cleared for the DCL.
Currently onboard the1S18 (the refurbished VTEC HST) and I will go round the Durham Coast Line shortly, most trains are terminating at Darlington just in case anyone wants a shot of 43307 and something else you can catch it going on the metro line.
http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/Y8...3/advanced
(23 Jan 2016, 2:24 am)GX03 SVC 91128 is now red.
![[Image: 24264940610_78622e712e.jpg]](https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1482/24264940610_78622e712e.jpg)
Virgin Trains East Coast: 91128 by Daniel Graham, on Flickr
(23 Jan 2016, 2:24 am)GX03 SVC 91128 is now red.
Virgin Trains East Coast: 91128 by Daniel Graham, on Flickr
Uh oh.
Passenger satisfaction on VTEC has plummeted since privatisation
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/pol...41381.html
(30 Jan 2016, 10:46 am)Andreos1 Uh oh.I think it was always inevitable, and I've certainly found that corners have been cut since privatisation. I think that plummeted is a bit of a strong word though, as these surveys aren't worth the paper they're written on in my opinion.
Passenger satisfaction on VTEC has plummeted since privatisation
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/pol...41381.html
(30 Jan 2016, 10:46 am)Andreos1 Uh oh.I think it was always inevitable, and I've certainly found that corners have been cut since privatisation. I think that plummeted is a bit of a strong word though, as these surveys aren't worth the paper they're written on in my opinion.
Passenger satisfaction on VTEC has plummeted since privatisation
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/pol...41381.html
Discounted tickets!
http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/14244653...s/?ref=rss
And, of course, husband is supposed to be going to Glasgow, tomorrow. Anyone's guess as to whether his train will run on time due to the disruption between Darlo and Northallerton, which is now set to run into tomorrow.
Are any of our singletons making a trip on VTEC soon?
Love could be in the air!
