London Midland Trains

[Cheese]

Quick question about the daytripper plus
If i get the £9 ticket in addition to stratford/Kidderminster extension does that include lichfield and Rugeley extensions too?

Lichfield yes, Rugeley no.

https://ticketing.networkwestmidlands.com/Home/ShowTicket/17039

[T840MAK]

How do you know it is 67005 & 67028?

67022 was at Bescot today

I've just asked a friend in the know who has confirmed 67005 and 67028 to move from Toton to Burton to fetch the stock for tomorrow's additionals.

[Michael Bevan]

I don't know if this is true, but apparently this will be the last time 67's do the Rugby Special. Next week DRS 57's or 68's are apparently doing it.

[T840MAK]

The exact same thing was said two weeks ago about today's.

[Michael Bevan]

Did it again today and I've got to say it was not a enjoyable experience. I got a huge telling off by one of the onboard staff for standing by the door with the window partly down (I was not and had no intention of window-hanging). The staff have been telling enthusiasts off who have been standing next to windows and also have kicked a few enthusiasts off after the incident on a Pathfinders Tour some time ago.

[Trident 4194]

Did it again today and I've got to say it was not a enjoyable experience. I got a huge telling off by one of the onboard staff for standing by the door with the window partly down (I was not and had no intention of window-hanging). The staff have been telling enthusiasts off who have been standing next to windows and also have kicked a few enthusiasts off after the incident on a Pathfinders Tour some time ago.

Any pictures?

[Michael Bevan]

Any pictures?

Yeah. Just uploading them to my Facebook and Twitter.

[T840MAK]

I didn't have any problems in the few round trips I did on them yesterday after making my way up from Euston, completely the opposite, twice had an extremely friendly guy who was engaging in conversation with people, with no other problems to report.

[tank90]

Also according to LM's Wikipedia Page All of Northern's Class 323's are moving to LM when the Arriva Rail North Franchise comes into force on 1st April 2016

I can't see that one happening anytime soon 2017-19 is when the new CAF EMUs are due to Northern meaning the 323's would be displaced by Arriva Northern.

[T840MAK]

I can't see that one happening anytime soon 2017-19 is when the new CAF EMUs are due to Northern meaning the 323's would be displaced by Arriva Northern.

The original plan was for the Northern 323s to move in May, however delays in sourcing suitable alternative rolling stock to replace the 323s (319s are not suitable due to platform lengths & timings on the West Coast Mainline stoppers as they do not have the acceleration rating of a 323) has put this back to at least 2017 suggesting that it is the new EMUs being built for Northern that will be replacing the 323s on Manchester - Stoke / Crewe / Hadfield.

[Michael Bevan]

Just found this online about the loco haul runs.
http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/ricoh-arena-matchday-trains-doubt-11043422#ICID=sharebar_twitter

[Kevin]

Just found this online about the loco haul runs.
http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/ricoh-arena-matchday-trains-doubt-11043422#ICID=sharebar_twitter

That's the sort of journalism I like, proper, clear explanations of the story so people don't get the wrong idea

[Bob]

Whoever told me I can set up a direct debit at Walsall train station thanks for nothing. Been there it's 68 pounds a month for a cannock to brum N train. Been told I've got to pay 83 pounds for one cash and they CAN'T set up a direct debit one there it has to be done on line? Great customer service

[Trident 4194]

150262- wolves to brum line

[RS]

150262- wolves to brum line

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