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Legal challenge to be made over re-privatisation

Government confirms 27 billion deal to build new state of the art trains

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/gover...art-trains

(17 Apr 2014, 6:47 pm)citaro5284 wrote Government confirms 27 billion deal to build new state of the art trains

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/gover...art-trains

Fantastic news for County Durham.

East Coast Trains
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We’re putting on an extra service this Sunday from Newcastle to King’s Cross (08.50) for Gateshead FC fans travelling to Wembley for the Skrill Premier Play-Off final against Cambridge United. Good luck to ‘The Tynesiders’! More details can be found at http://bit.ly/1aC2BJd.

It's a bit late of them to be announcing that. If it was announced this time last week, then undoubtedly me and my clan would have got the train there and back instead of getting the coach.

Richard Branson talks to the Journal about Virgin taking over East Coast

http://www.thejournal.co.uk/news/north-e...st-7113289?

(14 May 2014, 5:05 pm)Adam wrote It's a bit late of them to be announcing that. If it was announced this time last week, then undoubtedly me and my clan would have got the train there and back instead of getting the coach.

Was thinking the same when I saw it announced the other day.
Saying that, the prices were sky high when I looked at them after beating Grimsby.

My only thoughts were that it would help alleviate crowded carriages and help spread the load.
I've been on the Sunday morning early trains before and it is surprising how busy they get - without a load of Gateshead fans adding to it.

Lets hope the timetable remains on track

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsb...Coast.html

Off to York on a day out on the Dalesbus network and the EMT hire-in set is working our train 1Y17 0750 Newcastle-London KX

(08 Jun 2014, 7:38 am)tyresmoke wrote Off to York on a day out on the Dalesbus network and the EMT hire-in set is working our train 1Y17 0750 Newcastle-London KX

Rather have a Class 91 any day, and it was running late!

You in First or Standard??

(08 Jun 2014, 10:44 am)citaro5284 wrote Rather have a Class 91 any day, and it was running late!

You in First or Standard??

Were in standard, pretty busy but then it was first one south I suppose!

(08 Jun 2014, 11:45 am)tyresmoke wrote Were in standard, pretty busy but then it was first one south I suppose!

What is the interior like?
Guessing it meets East Midlands spec, rather than the GNER interior.

Worst set of them all, EC64. I'd rather walk. >

(08 Jun 2014, 12:12 pm)Andreos Constantopolous wrote What is the interior like?
Guessing it meets East Midlands spec, rather than the GNER interior.

Yep, all seating is EMT low-backed. However, coach B (the TGS) has one half EMT and one half First Great Western high-backed seats.

91125 is believed to be having its Sky1 HD vinyls removed at Doncaster at the moment.

However, an HST (powercar or set I can't remember) will be getting a commemorative livery to mark an anniversary of Craigentinny Depot.

(15 Jun 2014, 7:12 pm)northern156 wrote 91125 is believed to be having its Sky1 HD vinyls removed at Doncaster at the moment.

However, an HST (powercar or set I can't remember) will be getting a commemorative livery to mark an anniversary of Craigentinny Depot.

That doesn't seem to have lasted two minutes! Gutted I didn't get to see it in the flesh.

(15 Jun 2014, 7:15 pm)Dan wrote That doesn't seem to have lasted two minutes! Gutted I didn't get to see it in the flesh.

I briefly caught it in Kings Cross last month. It looks quite smart to be honest.

(15 Jun 2014, 7:12 pm)northern156 wrote 91125 is believed to be having its Sky1 HD vinyls removed at Doncaster at the moment.

However, an HST (powercar or set I can't remember) will be getting a commemorative livery to mark an anniversary of Craigentinny Depot.

Keep missing it too.
Saw the Skyfall set for the first time since its livery was removed, just the other day.

I saw the Sky HD HST set a few times while in Leeds a few weeks ago. It seemed to be permanently stationed at the same platform although that was probably due to me being in Leeds around the same time each day. On first glance, it looked different from other Class 91 sets.

does anyone know when the east coast diverts onto the Durham coast line are

(24 Jun 2014, 5:30 pm)danpick wrote does anyone know when the east coast diverts onto the Durham coast line are

Keep an eye on the planned works section of www.nationalrail.co.uk

http://www.thejournal.co.uk/news/north-e...st-7311705

Long delays expected on East Coast Mainline at Darlington due to fatality on the line.

http://m.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/1130..._the_line/

Just booked my tickets to Edinburgh for Lothian's Doors Open Day

(30 Jun 2014, 5:38 pm)Marcus wrote Just booked my tickets to Edinburgh for Lothian's Doors Open Day

I've just noticed standard returns are on there for £50. I'll purchase this week.

(30 Jun 2014, 6:05 pm)aureolin wrote I've just noticed standard returns are on there for £50. I'll purchase this week.

Yeah that's what I got - problem is my family sort of have to go up with me, they'll probably just shop around the city centre for a few hours while I potter around and take some photos (coincidentally the weekend also collides with my birthday, so my plan is to create a Flickr account on the Friday evening then take some photos at the event and upload them on the Sunday )

(30 Jun 2014, 6:05 pm)aureolin wrote I've just noticed standard returns are on there for £50. I'll purchase this week.

2x £10.40 ADV singles on National Rail Cheapest Fare Finder!

(30 Jun 2014, 6:08 pm)Dan wrote 2x £10.40 ADV singles on National Rail Cheapest Fare Finder!

Can't seem to select the 27th September on there? It's greyed out at present. Was the same with the East Coast website, but RSH seemed to work. No advance fares available on there though...

(30 Jun 2014, 6:20 pm)aureolin wrote Can't seem to select the 27th September on there? It's greyed out at present. Was the same with the East Coast website, but RSH seemed to work. No advance fares available on there though...

I did 20th September, but come Saturday you should be able to buy them?

(30 Jun 2014, 6:21 pm)Dan wrote I did 20th September, but come Saturday you should be able to buy them?

Yeah that's what I thought. Was just a bit confused when Marcus had said he'd bought his.

(30 Jun 2014, 6:20 pm)aureolin wrote Can't seem to select the 27th September on there? It's greyed out at present. Was the same with the East Coast website, but RSH seemed to work. No advance fares available on there though...

Looking on EC website, they are only taking bookings up until 19 September at the minute.