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Moderator note - split from: https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/transpennine-route-upgrade-and-electrification-updates-cp6.88054/page-239#post-6388387 Will the Newcastle services stop at Stalybridge once electrification is complete? to allow the 802s to run on electric between Manchester...

Lea Green appears to be having its extensions being built as we speak as well.

I am currently on a TPE Class 185 on the ECML I couldn’t help but notice a lack of acceleration from Durham it took about 8 mins to get too around 95mph,(it Might have been a little bit quicker but I can’t remember exactly) I know that the Power of the 185s should get it to that speed very...

Hi everyone does anyone have any idea what the fault on 150271 was that caused the service to be cancelled as I was on it to clear the line and I want to find out?

What are the Diagrams for the Class 67 on the Llandudno-Manchester Routes as I want to bash one of the MK3 sets as I havent been on one yet and would like to

Are there any diagrams that are still DMUs instead of 319s on Liverpool-Manchester/Preston Routes as Im sure some Bank Quay-Lime St services on Saturdays are still DMUs and its get me wondering whats not booked as a 319 yet

Im not sure if this has been mentioned before but are the 2 Platforms next to the Metrolink Platforms going to have wires put up as well or will it just be the platforms at the back that are already electrified

Just a quick one what is the Line Speed through Liverpool South Parkway? as I was wondering How fast the Pendolino's go when they pass through

Is it me or do ATWs Class 175s look like they need a big refurbishment as they seem to look a bit poor considering they were repainted in 2008/9 and the interior was lightly done to make it more Green rather than Purple around 2011 (I think FNW purple suited them more.) This doesn't do them any...

Does anyone know whats happening with ATWs Pacer replacements as they need to be gone by 2019 and the Franchise ends in 2018 so sorting out replacements might be a problem

I was briefly on an EMT class 158 (158862 with Perkins Engines to be exact) to Liverpool South Parkway today From Liverpool Lime Street and even though it was only around 10 minutes I quickly have gained to really like them I feel that they are very comfy and still look fairly modern for an late...

I know this has probably been discussed before but does anyone have any more info about the TPE services to Scarborough switching to the Chat Moss line from December 2017 Timetable change I also want to know if they will call at stations between Liverpool and Manchester or go non stop like the...

Does anybody know what the intermittent ticking sound is when the engines on the class 180,185 and 220/1/2 are on idle as i am keen to find out what it is i have created this forum.

As you can tell i am new to this forum. As i want to find out what everyone thinks is the best sounding DMU i have created this thread, if you asked me what the best sounding DMU is it would be the 185 as the sound especially from the exhaust sounds meaty as hell and even the idle has a deep...