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T840MAK · April 10, 2017, 09:04:18 PM

Quote from: Tony on April 06, 2017, 08:57:58 PM
The reason one of the Marston Vale services is a 150 is because a single 153 cannot cope with a crowd of school children on one trip

The only difference is, it's going to have to cope unless some platform extensions happen. Whether LM or anyone else like it, they're losing the 150s and getting 153s instead.

Sh4318 · April 10, 2017, 09:48:46 PM

Quote from: T840MAK on April 10, 2017, 09:04:18 PM
The only difference is, it's going to have to cope unless some platform extensions happen. Whether LM or anyone else like it, they're losing the 150s and getting 153s instead.

Pretty sure there would be problems with extending the platforms due to level crossings and signal posts at stations

Tony · April 10, 2017, 10:08:41 PM

Quote from: T840MAK on April 10, 2017, 09:04:18 PM
The only difference is, it's going to have to cope unless some platform extensions happen. Whether LM or anyone else like it, they're losing the 150s and getting 153s instead.

Also depends on whether FGW actually release the 153s before the end of the current LM franchise.

Their internal cascades are running behind schedule due to late electrification.

LM aren't afraid to do short term hires even this late on in the franchise as shown by the arrival of two more 319s covering for the two damaged 350s

Bob · April 11, 2017, 08:51:08 AM

They got it right this morning for a change. The 724 from Landywood was 4 cars and the one after. So it can be done!

Bob · April 13, 2017, 05:11:24 PM

Looks like the 5.42 is gonna be 2 car tonight...jesus

1907 · April 25, 2017, 05:49:54 PM

Not sure if it's been mentioned but the 323 I'm on has information screens fitted in telling you stuff like where the train is going and adverts . Is this permanent or part of a trial?

Bob · April 25, 2017, 06:15:40 PM

Just seen a 150 going into new st what journey would that be running on?

Trident 4194 · April 25, 2017, 06:33:23 PM

Quote from: Bob on April 25, 2017, 06:15:40 PM
Just seen a 150 going into new st what journey would that be running on?

The Hereford line??

Cheese · April 25, 2017, 08:14:09 PM

Quote from: Trident 4194 on April 25, 2017, 06:33:23 PM
The Hereford line??

The 1819 Worcester Shrub Hill from New Street is a 150 every day, think it does the 1449 New Street to Hereford and 1639 return before working the 1819.

Bob · April 27, 2017, 09:39:30 PM

Does it run on Saturday? Or is it 170

Sh4318 · April 27, 2017, 10:35:04 PM

Quote from: Bob on April 27, 2017, 09:39:30 PM
Does it run on Saturday? Or is it 170

No, it doesn't

Westy · April 27, 2017, 10:38:19 PM

Are trains to Stratford On Avon normally reliable?

We're going for the day on Saturday.

mikestone · April 28, 2017, 01:38:00 PM

Some 350/3s have acquired contravision, advertising the ability to stream entertainment.

Stuharris 6360 · April 28, 2017, 02:23:50 PM

Quote from: mikestone on April 28, 2017, 01:38:00 PM
Some 350/3s have acquired contravision, advertising the ability to stream entertainment.

and a decreased ability to look through the windows.

Adam 404 · April 28, 2017, 04:58:13 PM

Quote from: Westy on April 27, 2017, 10:38:19 PM
Are trains to Stratford On Avon normally reliable?

We're going for the day on Saturday.

Not been late when I have been catching it on Sunday's.

On another topic:
London Midland are launching on-board entertainment.
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