Recent content by berneyarms

That's 12 sets delivered now, with 7 more still being worked on at Wolverton or tested at Burton.

Given that it was never going to happen in the first place, it’s a very expensive distraction on the part of Boris Johnson, for that is all that it was. Classic distraction tactics by him and a sop to the DUP to try and keep them onside.

Delivered to Crewe are: 2 Car Sets 197001 197002 197003 197004 3 Car Sets 197101 197102 At Donnington are: 2 Car Sets 197006 197007 197008 197010 Plus 1 Unidentified 197/0 3 Car Set: 197103

Be aware that all pubs/restaurants are closing at 20:00 here in Ireland - not much to do after that. The restriction should be lifted at the end of the month if you want to wait!

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Thanks! I assume 150 284 is still in Canton being refurbished?

Have either 158 825 or 158 828 headed to Crewe for refurbishment since the start of the new year? Looks like the final refurbished Class 175 (175 112) will return to Chester on Friday from Widnes. https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:V22501/2022-01-14/detailed 1641886813 Well they...

Thanks for the update. That's the 11th set delivered now? That leaves 8 sets yet to be delivered.

769426 has not been delivered. Last report was that it was at Brush Loughborough. All of the others have been delivered to Cardiff.

As per post 1,281 they haven’t started driver training yet. So, “no” is your answer.

There is only so much you can do though. People do need to take some personal responsibility for themselves.

Presumably you’re referring to the detachments which take place there in the afternoon when the normal timetable is in operation. They’re not ludicrous at all as they allow several afternoon trains along the busiest stretch of the North Wales coast line between Chester and Llandudno Junction...

Care to give an example?

Tom Burridge left the BBC some time ago and is no longer working as a journalist or in transport.

Limerick does have a 307 and 308 - they are operated by Dublin Coach. Route 309 is a limited route operated by Kelly Travel. Waterford has a 607 operated by JJ Kavanagh.