They are, yes. The same style as GWR so rough rather than soft, but hopefully at least look better than the flat cloth.Are the new covers moquette rather than flat cloth?
Interesting. But unfortunately somewhat too little too late, given that the flat cloth has now been fitted across all Desiro units, the rebuilt 458s, some 158/9s and the brand new Arterio's. Perhaps, given the length of time taken to get them into service, the Arterio's will need new cushions regardless!They are, yes. The same style as GWR so rough rather than soft, but hopefully at least look better than the flat cloth.
Not strictly a relivery but coach 77713 of 5868 has been tagged badly with graffiti
Have the leather headpieces been retained?They are, yes. The same style as GWR so rough rather than soft, but hopefully at least look better than the flat cloth.
Yes, they have. There's some photos of the new seat covers here:Have the leather headpieces been retained?
Thanks. Looks exactly the sameYes, they have. There's some photos of the new seat covers here:
I think the hardened commuters will. I have watched many get on and actively look for seats that aren't filthy in appearance.Most people probably wouldn't notice the change though.
Not very easy with the current seat covers of course!I think the hardened commuters will. I have watched many get on and actively look for seats that aren't filthy in appearance.
Definitely not it's more, which is the least filthy.Not very easy with the current seat covers of course!
Acapela Rachel (the TTS voice used on the 707s) also seems to say "standard class only" and "ASDO is isolated" on the 444/450 fleet. not sure if she still says it now that Elinor has been rolled out to the entire 444/450 fleetafaik, the state of announcements curently is:
Celia: 458 and certain 450/444
Elinor: 455, 158/9, 484 and most 450/444
TTS: 707
In terms of livery:
SWR Blue/Grey: 444 (Excl 019), 450, 159/0, 458/4, 701 and 158 (887, 889 and 890)
SWT Blue: 458/5 and 73235
SWT Red: 455 (Excl 868) and 707
SWT White: 159/1 and 158 (880-886)
The only reason i think Elinor hasnt made an appearance on 458s yet is because the PIS system is completely different to the rest of the fleet