Adrian1980uk
Member
- Joined
- 24 May 2016
- Messages
- 493
I suppose that's true, like the 745/1 are more luxurious as you can rest your feet on the seat opposite without a table in the way..
-
Our booking engine at tickets.railforums.co.uk (powered by TrainSplit) helps support the running of the forum with every ticket purchase! Find out more and ask any questions/give us feedback in this thread!
Greater Anglia to install tables on its Stansted Express trains
- Thread starter rdlover777
- Start date
Sponsor Post - registered members do not see these adverts; click here to register, or click here to log in
R
RailUK Forums
Railperf
Established Member
- Joined
- 30 Oct 2017
- Messages
- 2,943
I wouldn't go that far. But people do like to stand suitcases in the window bays on 745s where the tables are yet to be fitted.
Oh, I'm sure they can always hire a rake of Mk2s top and tailed with a couple of 37s to allow sets to be removed for refurb!
QSK19
Member
Having read this thread, I think GA have done very well out of the stock replacement process. Compare it to EMR’s non-IC situation: replacement stock which is mid-life and unloved from its previous TOCs (GA, I’m looking at you in terms of the 360s and 156/9s! 
) and it has taken over 4.5 years to hear that a refurbishment programme has been signed off. And a half-arsed programme at that. The problems that have dogged the Regional operation in particular have been horrific and a world away from GA.
The FLIRTs are very good trains indeed and, echoing a previous post, the 720s are a huge improvement on the stock they replaced. Tables for the Stansted Express are another step up on quality; however I would question whether they are actually needed given that its trains serve as an airport express service. Nevertheless, I suppose that it would be a beneficial thing if the aim is to standardise them as much as possible to the IC 745s.
) and it has taken over 4.5 years to hear that a refurbishment programme has been signed off. And a half-arsed programme at that. The problems that have dogged the Regional operation in particular have been horrific and a world away from GA.The FLIRTs are very good trains indeed and, echoing a previous post, the 720s are a huge improvement on the stock they replaced. Tables for the Stansted Express are another step up on quality; however I would question whether they are actually needed given that its trains serve as an airport express service. Nevertheless, I suppose that it would be a beneficial thing if the aim is to standardise them as much as possible to the IC 745s.
They wouldn't be needed if the /1s were just on airport runs, but at the moment it's anything goes. It still doesnt solve their 1st class and buffet problem, or the 3x755 diagram(s).
They are great trains though, very comfortable and 100x better than the life expired junk they replaced.
Adrian1980uk
Member
- Joined
- 24 May 2016
- Messages
- 493
Cheapest way of delaying solving the issue of a shortage of rolling stock on the intercity line.
Railperf
Established Member
- Joined
- 30 Oct 2017
- Messages
- 2,943
The 360's were GA's best units until the 745's arrived. Sadly at that point they stopped receiving any TLC apart from essential maintenance. I used them to commute regularly from the time they were introduced in 2004 and was very impressed with them. it was a shame that they were the first units to leave GA. EMR were very unlucky to receive them during COVID which clearly delayed any refurbishment.Having read this thread, I think GA have done very well out of the stock replacement process. Compare it to EMR’s non-IC situation: replacement stock which is mid-life and unloved from its previous TOCs (GA, I’m looking at you in terms of the 360s and 156/9s!
The FLIRTs are very good trains indeed and, echoing a previous post, the 720s are a huge improvement on the stock they replaced. Tables for the Stansted Express are another step up on quality; however I would question whether they are actually needed given that its trains serve as an airport express service. Nevertheless, I suppose that it would be a beneficial thing if the aim is to standardise them as much as possible to the IC 745s.
William3000
Member
The 720s are definitely not an improvement on the excellent 379s. They were excellent trains and very new.Having read this thread, I think GA have done very well out of the stock replacement process. Compare it to EMR’s non-IC situation: replacement stock which is mid-life and unloved from its previous TOCs (GA, I’m looking at you in terms of the 360s and 156/9s!
The FLIRTs are very good trains indeed and, echoing a previous post, the 720s are a huge improvement on the stock they replaced. Tables for the Stansted Express are another step up on quality; however I would question whether they are actually needed given that its trains serve as an airport express service. Nevertheless, I suppose that it would be a beneficial thing if the aim is to standardise them as much as possible to the IC 745s.
Bletchleyite
Veteran Member
A flat wagon would improve on the 720, it is the worst interior I have ever seen on any UK train in my lifetime.
The actual train is solid, though - the 730/2s hold a lot of promise.
QSK19
Member
Agreed regarding the 379s - I was getting more at 317s and 321s.
Wish we could have had some of the 379s for the Connect service; but the 360s finally seem to be coming good after the various teething problems with their introduction and EMR’s lack of electric traction experience pre-360.
Last edited:
