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(29 Sep 2016, 9:47 am)Andreos1 Contract extended for additional 3 years.
http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/passe...zc.twitter
https://www.theguardian.com/business/201...CMP=twt_gu
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
(29 Sep 2016, 9:47 am)Andreos1 Contract extended for additional 3 years.
http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/passe...zc.twitter
https://www.theguardian.com/business/201...CMP=twt_gu
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
(03 Oct 2016, 8:50 pm)Kuyoyo There is no 'new' stock - this is just a contract extension.
All that is happening is 221144 is to be reformed with two of the 5 car sets reduced to 4 car
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
(03 Oct 2016, 8:50 pm)Kuyoyo There is no 'new' stock - this is just a contract extension.
All that is happening is 221144 is to be reformed with two of the 5 car sets reduced to 4 car
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
(04 Oct 2016, 3:51 pm)8222 https://www.railnews.co.uk/news/2016/09/...irmed.html
"The DfT has also referred to a '£20 million Government investment in more modern trains', but no details have yet been revealed."
Furthermore:
https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/abo...ain-travel
- 35 per cent increase in seating capacity in critical evening peak on principal routes
- at-seat catering on all routes for all passengers and not just First Class
- radical improvements in ticketing and reservation booking, including home printing of tickets and tickets by mobile phone, with discounted tickets available much closer to the start of travel
- investment in improved rolling stock, with all other trains refurbished to the standard of the popular Voyagers
- the reintroduction of HSTs to provide 550-seat trains on busy routes
- Wi-Fi available to all Voyager and HST passengers, free in First Class
- £20m of government funding to modernise CrossCountry's HST fleet, with the fitting of retention toilets and accessibility improvements including powered doors;
(04 Oct 2016, 3:51 pm)8222 https://www.railnews.co.uk/news/2016/09/...irmed.html
"The DfT has also referred to a '£20 million Government investment in more modern trains', but no details have yet been revealed."
Furthermore:
https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/abo...ain-travel
- 35 per cent increase in seating capacity in critical evening peak on principal routes
- at-seat catering on all routes for all passengers and not just First Class
- radical improvements in ticketing and reservation booking, including home printing of tickets and tickets by mobile phone, with discounted tickets available much closer to the start of travel
- investment in improved rolling stock, with all other trains refurbished to the standard of the popular Voyagers
- the reintroduction of HSTs to provide 550-seat trains on busy routes
- Wi-Fi available to all Voyager and HST passengers, free in First Class
- £20m of government funding to modernise CrossCountry's HST fleet, with the fitting of retention toilets and accessibility improvements including powered doors;
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-37839189
Train 'splits' just after leaving Temple Meads.
Interesting consultation regarding the utilisation of stock.
Hopefully it doesnt have a negative effect elsewhere on the network.
https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/abo...nsultation
(05 Dec 2016, 2:45 pm)Andreos1 Interesting consultation regarding the utilisation of stock.
Hopefully it doesnt have a negative effect elsewhere on the network.
https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/abo...nsultation
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
(05 Dec 2016, 2:45 pm)Andreos1 Interesting consultation regarding the utilisation of stock.
Hopefully it doesnt have a negative effect elsewhere on the network.
https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/abo...nsultation
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
(05 Dec 2016, 8:22 pm)8222 Interesting it mentions Leeds-Sheffield when the Leeds-York section has always been more of a nightmare in my opinion from when I've used them between Derby and Newcastle.
(05 Dec 2016, 8:22 pm)8222 Interesting it mentions Leeds-Sheffield when the Leeds-York section has always been more of a nightmare in my opinion from when I've used them between Derby and Newcastle.
(05 Dec 2016, 8:47 pm)Andreos1 I try and stay away from the via Wakefield routes if I can help it, but the Sheffield - Donny section is always bad.
The Sheffield - Leeds section was picked up in the reports regarding DB/Arriva monopolies. Am I being too cynical?
(05 Dec 2016, 8:47 pm)Andreos1 I try and stay away from the via Wakefield routes if I can help it, but the Sheffield - Donny section is always bad.
The Sheffield - Leeds section was picked up in the reports regarding DB/Arriva monopolies. Am I being too cynical?
(05 Dec 2016, 9:03 pm)South Tyne Lad Not really much Arriva presence between Wakefield and Sheffield mind, Though I see what you mean between Wakefield and Leeds, Bar VTEC and some EMT trips nearly all services on Bus or Train is ran by them.
(05 Dec 2016, 9:03 pm)South Tyne Lad Not really much Arriva presence between Wakefield and Sheffield mind, Though I see what you mean between Wakefield and Leeds, Bar VTEC and some EMT trips nearly all services on Bus or Train is ran by them.
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
Hello all,
When I've been commuting to London, I've noticed there's been a few XC mark 3 coaches in the yard at Doncaster. Are they the original ones XC got a few years back or have they acquired more 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
(29 May 2017, 9:11 am)8222 Hello all,
When I've been commuting to London, I've noticed there's been a few XC mark 3 coaches in the yard at Doncaster. Are they the original ones XC got a few years back or have they acquired more coaching stock?
(29 May 2017, 9:11 am)8222 Hello all,
When I've been commuting to London, I've noticed there's been a few XC mark 3 coaches in the yard at Doncaster. Are they the original ones XC got a few years back or have they acquired more coaching stock?
Does anyone know the diversionary route? https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/tra...signalling
(06 Jun 2018, 8:49 am)Andreos1 Does anyone know the diversionary route? https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/tra...signallingVia Toton I believe
(06 Jun 2018, 8:49 am)Andreos1 Does anyone know the diversionary route? https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/tra...signallingVia Toton I believe
(06 Jun 2018, 8:49 am)Andreos1 Does anyone know the diversionary route? https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/tra...signalling
(06 Jun 2018, 8:49 am)Andreos1 Does anyone know the diversionary route? https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/tra...signalling
(17 Jul 2018, 12:16 pm)James101 Has anyone seen a timetable for the Derby-Nottingham buses?
The only timetable provided asks users to refer to as separate booklet for road transport which does't seem to be available anywhere?
https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/med...eb-pdf.pdf
(17 Jul 2018, 12:16 pm)James101 Has anyone seen a timetable for the Derby-Nottingham buses?
The only timetable provided asks users to refer to as separate booklet for road transport which does't seem to be available anywhere?
https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/med...eb-pdf.pdf
(19 Jul 2018, 9:53 pm)James101 Found this out if anybody's interested in catching what will be quite an intensive operation.
Looks like 4 core routes throughout August:
Derby - Burton Operating every 15 minutes from front entrance of Derby Station. Scheduled to take 40 mins each way.
Derby - Chesterfield Operating every 15 minutes from rear entrance of Derby Station. Scheduled to take 50 mins each way.
Derby - Nottingham Operation every 15 mins from rear entrance of Derby Station. Scheduled to take 30 mins each way.
Derby - Uttoxeter Hourly from front entrance of Derby Station. Scheduled to take around 45 mins each way.
There's also an hourly Derby-Long Eaton shuttle.
(19 Jul 2018, 9:53 pm)James101 Found this out if anybody's interested in catching what will be quite an intensive operation.
Looks like 4 core routes throughout August:
Derby - Burton Operating every 15 minutes from front entrance of Derby Station. Scheduled to take 40 mins each way.
Derby - Chesterfield Operating every 15 minutes from rear entrance of Derby Station. Scheduled to take 50 mins each way.
Derby - Nottingham Operation every 15 mins from rear entrance of Derby Station. Scheduled to take 30 mins each way.
Derby - Uttoxeter Hourly from front entrance of Derby Station. Scheduled to take around 45 mins each way.
There's also an hourly Derby-Long Eaton shuttle.