Shunter_69
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Better to have a train with no trolley than no train at all.
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RailWonderer
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Oh of course, I wouldn't complain. Just prepare to be cozy with 4 coaches even post virus.
dk1
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It is half hourly for some of the day. Up road as well as the basic hourly service other 745s depart Norwich 05:30, 06:45, 09:30, 10:30, 11:30, 14:30, 15:30 & 16:30. Only four required for the Stansted Express right now. Things would not be good if it wasn't for the current restrictions though
Staff would not be prepared to work it due to issues with social distancing.
For the record it was 755412.
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How long until a pair operate in passenger service I wonder?
AlexanderC
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5Q38 ran today with 755424+755418. This then ran 5Q39 to Norwich TC calling at all station.
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What was the point in running that service with two 755’s? Was one out of use as it would be too long for all the stations!5Q38 ran today with 755424+755418. This then ran 5Q39 to Norwich TC calling at all station.
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dk1
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They would never be allowed to run in regular service in pairs down the East Suffolk. Purely for emergency rescue only. Multiple units planned for the main line timetable later this or early next year but not dividing or attatching en route.
dk1
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I can only assume the Ni90 departures from Norwich at 08:00 & 09:00 with possibly the corresponding evening returns although this does sound rather a waste of resources during the day. No details released just yet.
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Will a pair be able to deputise for a 745 now?
A taxi would be able to deputise now!
dk1
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Yes that's fine now albeit not in multiple. Had around 60-70 on my train yesterday so social distancing not too bad with a 4-car although the 15:30 down last week had at least 150. In that case it would probably run fast to Ipswich.
306024
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About 200 taxis would have been needed for the 16.30 Liverpool St to Norwich (745/1) the other week, admittedly during the Ingatestone land slip when services were severely reduced.
Plenty of spare capacity in the 755 fleet, where as the 745 fleet is tight for when, one day, normal service is resumed, so no doubt 755s will be a frequent sight at Liverpool St.
Makes sense, the 755s are more flexible so a pair of them can take the place of a 745 on a quieter service.
dk1
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Sorry I misread that. No, still no multiple working in passenger service & only in diesel mode when ECS in multiple.
RailWonderer
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My 17:30 down last week was full and standing. Although now with the land slip over one minibus diagram would suffice, but capacity limited to 1 passenger due to social distancing.
Another question, and maybe this is for the diagrams thread, but would it be possible to see 755s on Ipswich - Liverpool St stoppers provided the diagram started and ended at Ipswich? Drivers and crews would sign them, in case a 720 was not available.
dk1
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There is no reason why not as long as the driver signs them. All Ipswich drivers would as do most Colchester drivers. I'm not sure about Ilford but ex-Anglia Liverpool St drivers had an agreement that they only sign 745s. I'm not sure if any 755s operate in passenger service without a guard. Certainly none on my patch.
StephenHunter
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What about on the Gainsborough Line i.e. Marks Tey to Sudbury?
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1x Class 755/3 with Guard.
dk1
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Units are being tripped to Coldham Lane for fuel due to issues at Crown Point. Both would be powering.
87015
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Almost certain thats exactly what is was. Ely-Norwich VSTP with demic which had collapsed on 1233 Norwich-Stansted requiring rescue from Thetford.
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